The dramatic landscape that must be crossed by foot when a landslide makes the road disappear.
All vehicles come to a halt upon discovering yet another landslide in India's Kibber Valley.
Story written 17 April 2008
In the end, the Olympic torch may prove to be the symbol of a culture lost, along with its valuable lessons.
A creative display of solidarity during the mock torch relay in Delhi.
North Cape, Norway - in the middle of nowhere, the only place where I could safely claim to be the ruler of my world.
The crew bar just isn't the same as New York City.
No matter how tough a day, sailing away from this evening always makes one love their job on board.
I was lucky enough to live in a cabin that held this many people!
In my office, where I spent up to 10 hours every day...
Story written 10 April 2008
Working onboard a cruise ship is more than just travel and food - join me as I say goodbye to this unimaginable underworld.
Derek Baron has been a member since 8 April 2008 and goes by dbaron13.
I am torn between the fascinating world of working on cruise ships & continuing my adventures around the globe. Forever hovering between the two, I have begun to realize that this battle does not actually have to be won.
I am equally at home backpacking into Afghanistan across the Khyber Pass as I am wearing a tuxedo and schmoozing with guests at a Captain's cocktail party on board the ship.
My ultimate goal is to survive as a writer so that my travels prove not to have been in vain.
You can also find Derek at http:/blogs.b...om/derekbaron.