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• Dear London: A Love Letter 8 years ago Dear London, As I sit here next to my suitcases, reflecting on the past eight months spent living and working in this city, I can’t help but recall that wise, temperate, philosophical medium called Tumblr where once was said: Then I remember that Tumblr is where the pre-teens of the economic...
• Online Dating Ridiculousness, Part 3: Return of the Douches 8 years ago First, there was Part 1, where in my sweet, sweet innocence, I dipped a toe into the black lagoon of online dating and thought: “Huh. This will be fun.” Then there was Part 2, The Online Dating Strikes Back, in which I discovered the lagoon was actually a poisonous cesspool for nuclear waste....
• Further adventures in Central Mongolia: Tövkhön Khiid 8 years ago After seeing all the sites in Kharkhorin thrice over, Swiss Friend and I decided to do a day trip to Tövkhön monastery on the recommendation of our ger camp buddies. Gaya, ger camp manager extraordinaire, hooked us up with a relative of hers for a ride, and with surprisingly little fuss or...
• Online Dating Ridiculousness, Part 2: Things Get Worse 8 years ago Remember this post when I chronicled how online dating has extended my list of reasons not to talk to people? Guess what–still single, still on the internet. So down the rabbit-hole we go, Alice! 11. No legitimately terrible messages Really, bro? It sounds like you just picked words out of a hat....
• More Adventures in Central Mongolia: Kharkhorin 8 years ago After our absolutely amazing horse trekking trip to some hot springs, Swiss Friend and I decided to check another piece of Central Mongolian awesomeness off our list, this time heading to Kharkhorin in Övörkhangai aimag. Kharkhorin is the site of the ancient Mongol city of Karakorum, which at one...

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