All Entries in the "Interviews" Category

I Could’ve Been A Millionaire!

When I was 28 years old I was working at a big corporation in Minneapolis. Twenty-eight was a good year. It was the first time I was making money and could start to travel, and live comfortably. I was young, had a ton of energy, and was single so I was also able to soak [...]

Mykonos Interview - Tass

“You haven’t been to Greece if you haven’t been to Mykonos.” – Tass
I spent a lovely afternoon with Tass, the caretaker of the guest house I was staying at in Mykonos. I moved to this cheaper guesthouse when Miles left me and I was staying on my own. It was just about 5 minutes outside [...]

Interview - Nha Trang Vietnam

Interview – Nha Trang

Side Note: I was in Nha Trang for a few days and didn’t take many pictures- however I felt that this one was something I couldn’t pass up. This picture was actually digitally reproduced on the bathtub tiling in our room! I asked other travelers in the hotel if they had a [...]

Interview - Mylen in Singapore

Photo: Mylen at the Botanical Gardens in Singapore
Mylen works for my sister’s family in Singapore. In my travels in and out of Singapore I have come to know her well. I love Mylen, she’s wonderful and has made my stay in Singapore that much better! Sure, I love the fact that she calls me Miss [...]

Interview - Rama from Borneo

Rama was one of our drivers in Borneo - he was the best , most helpful person that we encountered in Borneo. He truly loved his home and was eager to answer all of our questions and point out the sites as we traveled with him for 4 hours by car. He would also bring [...]

Interview - Hay in Chiang Mai

Hay - Thailand Hill Trek Guide

How long have you been guiding?
3 years of training as a helper, 3 months of schooling, and 8 years of guiding with a license.
Why did you become a guide?
I lived in a small tribe growing up and I hoped to do something better. I loved helping people and learning English [...]

Interview - Ubud

Who: Gusti
Where from: Village near Ubud. Gusti worked at the Oka Wati Hotel and he served me breakfast everyday!

Photo: Gusti
Q: How long have you been working at Oka Wati?
A: 10 years
Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
A: Meeting people, serving breakfast, and having satisfied guests
Q: Is your job ever stressful?
A: Yes - when [...]

Interview - Denpasar

While in Bali I found this great little tourist publication which had information about all of the local events around Ubud. In it there was this great little section that contained interviews with every day Balinese people. I found it fascinating - and I’m utilizing the idea during my own travels. This first interview of [...]