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Feb 9
Mumbai Running Routes & Tips
When & where to run in Mumbai Even if you really love running outdoors—and I know few people in Mumbai do!—it can be challenging to find...


Jan 31
Month of Abstinence: Sugar
Last month, I endeavored to cut sugar from my diet. I can't say it was a resounding success. Not only was it difficult to change my daily...


Jan 5
Month of Abstinence: Alcohol
My decision to make a lifestyle change is usually the result of a slow but steady buildup of knowledge through reading and talking to...


Dec 29, 2024
India Travel Tips 3: Mumbai
The trickiest question of all is what people should do while they’re in Mumbai, because it’s not a tourist hub. It’s no wonder that the...


Dec 16, 2024
India Travel Tips 2: Near Mumbai
Close to Mumbai there are a number of popular tourist destinations within 1-3 hours by car, train, or ferry. Unlike most travel...


Dec 4, 2024
India Travel Tips 1: Best Places
If you’re curious about exploring India and need some travel tips, you could simply open up a Lonely Planet. But wait, did you know the...


Nov 21, 2024
My next assignment: PRM!
Six weeks ago I received an email from the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. I wasn’t surprised, because during the preceding...


Nov 19, 2024
Banjul: the ideal diplomatic posting?
It’s official: we’re moving to Banjul next year! Where?! Banjul is the capital of The Gambia, and The Gambia is a tiny country inside...


Oct 8, 2024
3-Week TDY in Dushanbe
I just went to Tajikistan—a country I never imagined visiting. I couldn’t even locate it on a map—the “stans” have always been a bit of a...
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