Thanks for checking out the blog. It is my hope that as this site organically evolves, it will develop greater meaning for all. Critical comments are most certainly welcome and desired as are any thoughts and tips related to all things globe trekking. Frequent updates are sure to arrive as I continue to document and pursue my love of backpacking and longer-term stays in exotic places as an expat.
I'm sure most of you are aware of Matt Harding, the dancing dude who travels all over the place doing his jig and becoming famous for it in the process. Everytime I watch his video I get a real kick out of it, so I thought that there is no better way to start this blog than with this short video. It is more than just a reason to laugh, I believe it is a testament to why we travel, or as Rolf Potts likes to say, why we "vagabond". As the video progresses, the increasing levels of solidarity and attachment amongst all of these culturally disparate peoples gives me hope that the world is not as terrible as we may believe. Despite the Kim Jong Ils, the Mugabes, and al-Bashirs of the world, there still lies the inherent desire of all peoples, no matter what walk of life they may descend from, to assert their right to happiness. Matt truly provokes a sense of adventure and yearning to break the ties of oppression through his light-hearted and incredibly beautiful video. So, cheers to Matt (and the gum company that funded his journey).
Where the Hell is Matt?
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