rick d'nomad
Rick D'Nomad is a vagabond and a freelance writer. He works full time in the field of information technology, but he always finds time traveling and sharing his adventure. He hosts websites and blogs on computer issues, NET and facebook application development, bioinformatics, the greatest boxer Manny Pacquiao and you-know-what-but-cannot-be-named topics. He survives on the clicks you make on his sponsors' ads.
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The Greek TragedyA country which public sector had to swallow a bitter dose of 15% cut in minimum wage and pension benefits back in 2010 for an overspending malady that remained malignant 2 years after has to undergo again a more pungent therapy of lowering 751 euros.
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Serendipity in NaraWalking around Yoshikien Gardens I imagine foliage in red, orange, dark yellow and green turning violet and brown when it falls making the white pebbles on the pathway a perfect ground for marching couple. -
South American Bus RaidersThey appeared from nowhere when the bus stopped to pick up passengers. They gave themselves a fine introduction '" a pharmacist, magician, desperate husband who needs to send a wife to the hospital or a self-supporting elementary pupil. -
360 Degrees with U2A launching pad, an offshore oil rig or giant insect, or whatever the stage was, it was avant-garde design with 360-degree unhindered viewing of the performance. -
A Night to Remember in CopacabanaAll I heard next was caterwauling of imps that even my apology was inaudible to me. With utter failure to comprehend any Portuguese, the angry voices sounded all as imprecation. With machine guns pointed at me, I simply panicked. -
A Girl from ArizonaI saw a girl almost every night lounging at the TV room with her compatriots. She either watched shows or engaged in heated discussions. I didn't mean to eavesdrop on her, but her voice echoed even in my room. -
A Close Encounter of Venezuelan Uniformed CrocsVenezuelan police gestured me to give the money to them but I refused. It was my last Bolivares and I could not withdraw money from any Venezuelan bank, except in Caracas. -
A Piece of HowlIn an unlikely place where popular in-flight video-on-demand shows and games would be most likely hit at fingertips, the serendipity of previewing "Howl" makes the long-haul flight barely noticeable. -
A Mouse Click of IndependenceIt is very fascinating how the quest for independence spreads throughout the Middle East (ME) countries with a mouse click. With social network, information flows seamlessly throughout the ME region and the rest of the world. -
Back on the RoadWhere one concourse I get to know strangers who are unusually open and excited brought by the long holiday, the next crossroad is where I part away with their stories to be told and retold to next strangers. -
Trimming Down My New Year's ResolutionsI couldn't help chuckling at my past new year's resolutions. "Keeping the ten commandments" managed to stay on top of the chart for a while until I lost my innocence and realized that breaking laws was quite fun. -
A Renaissance HolidayArts were embedded in the genes of Italians. It could be found everywhere, in food, paintings, sculpture and architecture. I could write pages about it, but I would just say for now '" I am addicted to everything that is Italian. -
Kyoto: A World HeritagePainters and poets draw inspiration from Kyoto's seemingly timeless treasure. Fire, storm and natural decay ravage the temples and shrines a number of times, but Japanese restore back its cinematic quality time and time again. -
Christmas Tradition, Interrupted"Do you hear what I hear?" Voices, as big as the sea, are rising and falling in a rhythm from a 400-voice Concordia Choir of Minnesota during its Christmas show. A moment like this, lowering arms just feels great. -
Tale of Ibiza: A Dose of Jagermeister on Christmas DayI retreated into a small corner in the lobby, surfing the web for fun places to go on the night of December 25. The town was dead when I arrived this morning. Hoping that darkness might conjure the town back to life, I got myself ready for hedonic thrill. -
Hop on Hop Off: Stopover at TaipeiHopping on and off the plane in Asia is now a possibility with more open skies. It can be like hopping on and off the train in Europe. Do a sightseeing tour for a whole day, and get rest at the plane while it brings you to next destination.
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A Plea for Thanksgiving DinnerJames West from Australia pleas in YouTube to get invited for Thanksgiving dinner. For mistaken identity, he has been receiving emails for another James in US for 3 years. He simply ignores the emails, but this time he replies, "What should I bring?"
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Thousands of Stone Lanterns Lead to a 7th Century ShrineAs thousands of stone lanterns lead up to the gate of a 7th century, world-heritage Kasuga-Taisha, hundreds of hanging silver and bronze lanterns adorn the hallway. It is peculiar and intriguing, but fascinating sight.
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Burrito MisadventureA bite of warm chicken burrito made the waiting inconspicuous. Feasting first on its top, juice of mixed sour crème, salsa, guacamole and cheese oozed out a bit when the burrito got squeezed while unwrapping it.
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Traveling with a Third World PassportBorder control check can be exasperating, but it never gets personal until you feel being treated differently because your passport happens to come from a third world country.
