Comments for BusinessBackpacker.com http://www.businessbackpacker.com A Community for Digital Nomads and Vagabond Entrepreneurs! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:33:16 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades by Free I http://www.businessbackpacker.com/flies-in-my-lipgloss-and-other-motorbike-escapades/comment-page-1/#comment-269 Free I Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:33:16 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1242#comment-269 Sawadee Kap Brooke, I commend you for even attempting to drive ANY vehicle in Thailand, not that it's so bad, but different, than how it's done in the states. Two wheels, in my opinion, is the best way to get around there unless you have to travel a great distance, then you might need a bigger bike. I learned how to ride a super sport R1 for the first time on the beach at Pattaya. Thanks for the motivation. I'll be there this year. Free i Sawadee Kap Brooke,

I commend you for even attempting to drive ANY vehicle in Thailand, not that it’s so bad, but different, than how it’s done in the states. Two wheels, in my opinion, is the best way to get around there unless you have to travel a great distance, then you might need a bigger bike. I learned how to ride a super sport R1 for the first time on the beach at Pattaya. Thanks for the motivation. I’ll be there this year.

Free i

]]> Comment on Four of Your Biggest Travel Worries & How to Handle Them by Neale http://www.businessbackpacker.com/four-of-your-biggest-travel-worries-how-to-handle-them/comment-page-1/#comment-268 Neale Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:27:45 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=799#comment-268 It's amazing how we are all so much alike.. it has taken me many years to finally purchase a one way ticket now it is done those fears pop up a little I normally just go straight to whats the worst that can happen? and the truth is not a lot I get to travel for a few years... I have been thumbing thru your earlier posts and had pictured you with a large chunk of savings LOL up till reading this post more kudos too you for getting out their and doing this.. I will be arriving in Bangkok early June to start my adventure hopefully you will still be around. It’s amazing how we are all so much alike.. it has taken me many years to finally purchase a one way ticket now it is done those fears pop up a little I normally just go straight to whats the worst that can happen?
and the truth is not a lot I get to travel for a few years…

I have been thumbing thru your earlier posts and had pictured you with a large chunk of savings LOL up till reading this post more kudos too you for getting out their and doing this..

I will be arriving in Bangkok early June to start my adventure hopefully you will still be around.

]]> Comment on Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades by Bill Roake http://www.businessbackpacker.com/flies-in-my-lipgloss-and-other-motorbike-escapades/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Bill Roake Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:24:13 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1242#comment-267 Great description Brooke but to Brookes blog fans, that was the short version. Every morning I head over to the local chicken and rice hangout and watch the other little munchkins come to the private elementary school across the street. You see, after Luanes and my daily ride to school I need that first smoke. Anywho, Brooke and I call the last 3 miles of road to our school the gauntlet. There is even one place where all the traffic jams up, and in order to get in line for the light, all bikes move to the far left and get in line. This is when my girl friend starts praying to Buddha as we have about 2 inches of clearance between mirrors on both sides. The last dash finds all traffic congested comrised of large school buses, many new credit owned cars and us. My favorite saying at this juncture is "Drive that as;ldfkjas;ldf bike" As we pull into the school I raise my visor and calmly speak to Luane saying what a nice ride it was. She climbs off the bike, looks up to the heavens and says her daily prayer. Now Brooke: She also had a second teacher. We usually take about 20 minutes to get to school solo. The first week Brooke had the bike we volunteered to drive with her. We needed to leave about 10 minutes early because that girl would not go over 40 kilometers. I think that is a bit over 30 mph in my country. I never got out of third gear and it is about 25 miles. That girl would not move over that amount for a week. Going to school was ok, but coming home, I wanted a shower, beer and a quiet house more than anything, so going home did push my patience. Well after a week, she moved to 45, and now, may even push 60 on a clear, empty highway. I did teach her to speed up to get out of harms way and she is now a pro. She even passes us once in a while but we usually catch up when the construction zone hits. Very interesting when you see a 10 ton digger swinging a load of dirt over your head on a major highway. Gotta go, sorry for any mispellings but Brooke will understand. Teacher bill Great description Brooke but to Brookes blog fans, that was the short version. Every morning I head over to the local chicken and rice hangout and watch the other little munchkins come to the private elementary school across the street. You see, after Luanes and my daily ride to school I need that first smoke. Anywho, Brooke and I call the last 3 miles of road to our school the gauntlet. There is even one place where all the traffic jams up, and in order to get in line for the light, all bikes move to the far left and get in line. This is when my girl friend starts praying to Buddha as we have about 2 inches of clearance between mirrors on both sides. The last dash finds all traffic congested comrised of large school buses, many new credit owned cars and us. My favorite saying at this juncture is “Drive that as;ldfkjas;ldf bike”
As we pull into the school I raise my visor and calmly speak to Luane saying what a nice ride it was. She climbs off the bike, looks up to the heavens and says her daily prayer.

Now Brooke: She also had a second teacher. We usually take about 20 minutes to get to school solo. The first week Brooke had the bike we volunteered to drive with her. We needed to leave about 10 minutes early because that girl would not go over 40 kilometers. I think that is a bit over 30 mph in my country. I never got out of third gear and it is about 25 miles. That girl would not move over that amount for a week.

Going to school was ok, but coming home, I wanted a shower, beer and a quiet house more than anything, so going home did push my patience. Well after a week, she moved to 45, and now, may even push 60 on a clear, empty highway. I did teach her to speed up to get out of harms way and she is now a pro. She even passes us once in a while but we usually catch up when the construction zone hits. Very interesting when you see a 10 ton digger swinging a load of dirt over your head on a major highway. Gotta go, sorry for any mispellings but Brooke will understand. Teacher bill

]]> Comment on Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades by Raam Dev http://www.businessbackpacker.com/flies-in-my-lipgloss-and-other-motorbike-escapades/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Raam Dev Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:08:54 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1242#comment-266 Wow, that was quite the honest-in-your-face depiction of the risks involved! I'm headed to India in two weeks and my journey might take me through Thailand. I'll definitely need to find someone to give me a tour on a bike so I can learn the ropes first! Wow, that was quite the honest-in-your-face depiction of the risks involved! I’m headed to India in two weeks and my journey might take me through Thailand. I’ll definitely need to find someone to give me a tour on a bike so I can learn the ropes first!

]]> Comment on Learning From Children by Brooke Ferguson http://www.businessbackpacker.com/learning-from-children/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Brooke Ferguson Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:45:03 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1216#comment-265 @Raam - Thanks for such kind words!! @Lis - There are really only pros to helping more people :) The kids will always make you laugh and remind you what is important in life. I was nervous before I started, but happy everyday to have this amazing experience! I'll post more soon on some of the dynamics of teaching abroad. @Teacher Bill - Thanks Bill!! English Camp was a blast, can't believe it's over.. See you at the beach!! @Mark - I agree completely. It is like that is their job or something ;) @Sonicsuns - Yes!! I love seeing their humor & always surprised at every assignment... @Dee - Thanks, Dee!! Talk to you very soon. @Raam – Thanks for such kind words!!

@Lis – There are really only pros to helping more people :) The kids will always make you laugh and remind you what is important in life. I was nervous before I started, but happy everyday to have this amazing experience! I’ll post more soon on some of the dynamics of teaching abroad.

@Teacher Bill – Thanks Bill!! English Camp was a blast, can’t believe it’s over.. See you at the beach!!

@Mark – I agree completely. It is like that is their job or something ;)

@Sonicsuns – Yes!! I love seeing their humor & always surprised at every assignment…

@Dee – Thanks, Dee!! Talk to you very soon.

]]> Comment on Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades by Maris http://www.businessbackpacker.com/flies-in-my-lipgloss-and-other-motorbike-escapades/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Maris Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:35:26 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1242#comment-264 Ok reading Bill's quote literally made me LOL this morning. And how true this entire blog about the graveyard is. I'm with ya honey. Ok reading Bill’s quote literally made me LOL this morning. And how true this entire blog about the graveyard is. I’m with ya honey.

]]> Comment on Learning From Children by Dee http://www.businessbackpacker.com/learning-from-children/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Dee Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:04:31 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1216#comment-263 Well it is good to see you are using a bit of your formal training. You are a natural teacher - It has just taking awhile for you to realize that side of yourself. Glad it is working out for you. Happy Birthday Big Girl! Stay safe Well it is good to see you are using a bit of your formal training. You are a natural teacher – It has just taking awhile for you to realize that side of yourself. Glad it is working out for you. Happy Birthday Big Girl! Stay safe

]]> Comment on Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades by Sonicsuns http://www.businessbackpacker.com/flies-in-my-lipgloss-and-other-motorbike-escapades/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Sonicsuns Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:56:09 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1242#comment-262 @Brooke - Well I'll be studying to Japan for 6 months starting in April, and I might just end up living there. So if I hop over and visit Thailand sometime, I'll let you know! @Brooke – Well I’ll be studying to Japan for 6 months starting in April, and I might just end up living there. So if I hop over and visit Thailand sometime, I’ll let you know!

]]> Comment on Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades by Brooke Ferguson http://www.businessbackpacker.com/flies-in-my-lipgloss-and-other-motorbike-escapades/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Brooke Ferguson Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:44:49 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1242#comment-261 @Kirsti - Ya, I guess I should have also added the fact that I see the most amazing things, and that the air smells like paradise, and the sense of motion and freedom that goes along with it! I'm really enjoying the challenge, and on the days where the traffic dies down, I'm having a totally different experience all together. Like seeing the 101 year old lady on her morning walks, or the monks going for alms in the morning. Nothing really beats that. Thanks for commenting! @Karol - I've heard that about India, too! Are you going to come through Krabi when you are in Thailand?? If so, please let me know the dates, would be great to catch up in person! @Rasheed - Hi Rasheed! Great hearing from you, I'm enjoying your blog!! :0) You keep rocking, too. @Mark - AH! I forgot about that! Although, for the record, I've heard that from Several people, so at least you aren't the only one!! How are things with you?? @Sonicsuns - Ha ha. Yes, its a big adventure, for sure, but also loads of fun. Any chances you'll be coming through Thailand? @Kirsti – Ya, I guess I should have also added the fact that I see the most amazing things, and that the air smells like paradise, and the sense of motion and freedom that goes along with it! I’m really enjoying the challenge, and on the days where the traffic dies down, I’m having a totally different experience all together. Like seeing the 101 year old lady on her morning walks, or the monks going for alms in the morning. Nothing really beats that. Thanks for commenting!

@Karol – I’ve heard that about India, too! Are you going to come through Krabi when you are in Thailand?? If so, please let me know the dates, would be great to catch up in person!

@Rasheed – Hi Rasheed! Great hearing from you, I’m enjoying your blog!! :0) You keep rocking, too.

@Mark – AH! I forgot about that! Although, for the record, I’ve heard that from Several people, so at least you aren’t the only one!! How are things with you??

@Sonicsuns – Ha ha. Yes, its a big adventure, for sure, but also loads of fun. Any chances you’ll be coming through Thailand?

]]> Comment on Flies in My Lipgloss and other Motorbike Escapades by Sonicsuns http://www.businessbackpacker.com/flies-in-my-lipgloss-and-other-motorbike-escapades/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Sonicsuns Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:59:04 +0000 http://www.businessbackpacker.com/?p=1242#comment-260 It's a good metaphor, though I'm still not keen to go driving in Thailand anytime soon. =) It’s a good metaphor, though I’m still not keen to go driving in Thailand anytime soon. =)

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