Comments on: Unusual things we miss as nomads

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 10:25:04 +0000

In reply to Peter Korchnak @ Where Is Your Toothbrush?. I miss a LOT of Thai food, especially after being around those great night markets.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 10:24:34 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Me, too! LOL

By: Peter Korchnak @ Where Is Your Toothbrush?

Peter Korchnak @ Where Is Your Toothbrush? — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 05:10:51 +0000

Before departing on the big trip from Portland, Oregon, I expected to miss microbrews. So far I’ve been lucky to be able to try local products in almost every country we’ve visited, even Thailand. But I do miss me a good India Pale Ale! Other than that, from my home country Slovakia I miss the Horalky chocolate-and-peanut wafer and the occasional shot of borovička juniper-based spirit. Because I can’t have those anywhere but in Slovakia, I’ve come to think of such location-specific items as what makes the place special. I’m sure that after leaving Thailand I will miss some foods, too…

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:49:44 +0000

Funny, even in NYC, which I consider bagel-land, I sometimes crave a decent bagel. My ‘hood doesn’t have great ones, so we need to trek a bit. That said, we get them about every other week. Wish I could send some your way!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 17:20:53 +0000

In reply to Terry at Overnight New York. I miss pies, sometimes, too. They don't really do them here. I definitely hear you about the shoes! Shoes and clothes were such a challenge for me in SE Asia.

By: Terry at Overnight New York

Terry at Overnight New York — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 17:10:00 +0000

Interesting question. As much as I loved Japan, I missed certain foods, notably layer cake with icing. And I was rarely able to get a pair of shoes that fit. Missed that, too.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 11:04:57 +0000

In reply to Dyanne@TravelnLass. Merry Christmas to you! ;) I liked the picture of it on Twitter. Very pretty and stylish.

By: Dyanne@TravelnLass

Dyanne@TravelnLass — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 04:28:54 +0000

In reply to Talon Windwalker.

Just a quick update on the watch scene here Talon. AIS, my own dreary Casio (remarkably similar – including the blue frame – to yours pictured above) recently bit-the-dust in Myanmar. So… thanks in part to your inspiration, I just yesterday went out to the (dizzying array of all-manner-of shops) department store in Chiang Mai and – I too bought myself an early Christmas present: my (first ever) halfway spiffy/stylish WATCH! Likewise not overly expensive – but at $30 – THREE TIMES what I’ve even spent before on my little black Casio.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:12:17 +0000

In reply to Mary @ Green Global Travel. LOL! Yes, I agree! Just be careful of patches of ice.

By: Mary @ Green Global Travel

Mary @ Green Global Travel — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 01:42:38 +0000

Skipping at Christmas time should be a requirement for every child-at-heart! We love Christmas too!