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On The Write Path

by Kåre เลียม Enga

Rated: 13+ · Book · Travel · #2032403

ON THE WRITE PATH: travel journal for Around-the-World in 2015, 16, 18.

For there are many paths.

Visitor's Center of Woolaroc in Oklahoma, Osage Nation. Tribute to Native America.

A tlog. A travel blog. A keeping-track of my trials, er.. travels.

February 26, 2015 until ... June 18,2015.
January 12, 2016 until February 15, 2016.
November 13 to 30 2018 ... 2019,

2020: Taiwain.

I went nowhere in 2021.

2022: Portugal, Thailand.

Will include: Hawai'i, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Untied Arab Emirates, Portugal, Norway, Ireland and... (2015) ... Norway and Estonia (2016), México (2018), Taiwan, Balkans, Baltics, Turkey, Costa Rica, Nicaragua.

Vi får se.

"Where I have traveled, stayed and visited. Over 181 places."

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Wordsmitty ✍️

about an hour ago
In response to "Roi Et, Suvanaphum, Surin"

You've got a lot of connections around the world. Keep traveling.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 29, 2025 at 12:35am
In response to "Flygskam"

Wordsmitty ✍️ Thank you. I need as much encouragement as possible.

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Wordsmitty ✍️

Sep 28, 2025 at 9:25pm
In response to "Flygskam"

So, I prefer some convenience, like not taking forever to get somewhere. I also realize that sometimes spending more gets more for the local folks and their economy (not always though).

I do try to play politics and avoid bad-people states and go to good. (does this mean I should be traveling more than staying home?

)

I try to avoid typical tourist clothes and just dress as normal folks do wherever I travel. I don't wear fancy, designer clothes, so sometimes I'm underdressed. I also don't do typical tourist tours or the mobbed-by-tourist attractions.

That doesn't mean I am unshamable, but don't hold perfect ideals against people that aren't perfect, and those that do aren't perfect either.

Best wishes on your upcoming trip. I'll be back home in a few days.

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Apr 11, 2025 at 8:39pm
In response to "Modes of travel: train, plane, whatever's sane."

Wordsmitty ✍️ I remember something similar from growing up. Reminds me that I can't remember much any more.

Euro-American airlines aren't the best. They're basically Air Greyhound with wings and minimal service. Not as bad as traveling by mini-van in Thailand though; that can be brutal.

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Wordsmitty ✍️

Apr 11, 2025 at 4:12pm
In response to "Modes of travel: train, plane, whatever's sane."

When I was little, we did family trips. My dad was a saleman, so we always drove, sometimes all day. We had a cooler in the back seat that mom could make snacks and sandwiches so dad could continue to drive. Sometimes we'd stop if there was a place to picnic.

International transportation always has better food and service than most of the US carriers. Of course, those seated beyond the curtain near the front have pretty good stuff. They never send leftovers to the back, even after you smell the cookies baking.

Wordsmitty ✍️

Feb 19, 2025 at 7:56pm
In response to "Travel 2025"

Cruises start in early May and go through September, but the rush is mainly June through August to attract families with kids.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Feb 19, 2025 at 7:46pm
In response to "Travel 2025"

Wordsmitty ✍️ I'm thinking of going off-off-season. Need to find when cruises start... and avoid them. I'm assuming that the ferry is fairly frequent. Hop off one day, hop on two days later? The details...

I haven't checked into prices for lodging. If it's like anywhere else in the US it'll be painful regardless of season.

May need more planning than Morocco or Costa Rica. May be more expensive. The advantage is that it's "close" and not ten time zones away.

Thanks for the link.

Wordsmitty ✍️

Feb 19, 2025 at 7:30pm
In response to "Travel 2025"

Be aware that Juneau in the summer becomes swamped with cruise ship tourists during most days. Avoiding the port area might mitigate some of that issue, but local sites will mostly be full. Sitka has more history. Didn't get to Ketchikan, so can't comment, but all have some cruise ships. Here's a site to check to get links to find out what ships are at ports each day. Good to know in advance wherever you are going that has a port, but especially smaller places than can get overwhelmed or become much different on ship days. https://www.whatsinport.com/

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September 28, 2025 at 10:33am

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Flygskam

I need to think about the following excerpt from an article I found:

"Different Types of Travel Shaming We Face Today"

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Environmental travel shaming includes Swedish flygskam, which became trendy just before the pandemic, since most air travel harms the environment. Political travel shaming occurs when you visit a hostile country such as North Korea or Iran or a place with a large indigenous population and a history of exploitation. Animal travel shaming happens if you go on a "Big Five" hunting expedition in Africa or even do a swim-with-the-dolphins experience from those concerned about animal welfare.

There's also luxury shaming, where people criticize others for staying in expensive hotels or flying business class, and cultural appropriation concerns when travelers participate in traditional ceremonies or wear local clothing.

Me:

1. Why use a plane? I use buses and trains when they are available. I like to look out windows and I'm not usually in a hurry.
2. Political: I believe in connection but I'm concerned about safety. These days that includes coming back to hostility by zealous officials.
3. Exploitation. Good point. People aren't in a zoo. But... I'd have to think further.
4. I'm not a hunter but can see how interaction with other species can help understanding. I don't ride elephants or horses but I eat hog and cow.
5. I'm a budget traveler so luxury is beyond my consideration. I don't need to be catered to.
6. I prefer to observe rather than participate, so that's one of my blind spots. It's more respective to join in when invited but I'm socially awkward.
7. I try to wear appropriate everyday clothing. I'd like to wear some traditional Thai clothing though when appropriate.

Need to think deeper.

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