Hampi Placeholder
This post is just a placeholder. I had a wonderful time exploring the many ancient temples and palaces in Hampi. Unfortunately it’s hard to understand…
No Phone; No Money
Attempted to get more cash from the local ATM machine. It refused both ATM cards (Bank of America and Santander). I tried two other ATM…
India
It’s been 14 years since my last trip to India. It hasn’t changed one bit! There’s still perpetual chaos. Constant sounds of horns and motorcycles.…
Getting to India
Decades ago, I booked FIT travel, which stands for “foreign independent travel”, meaning leisure trips abroad without an escort or fixed package structure. One of…
Tourist in DubaiEXPO 2020
For my last day in Dubai prior to flying to India, I planned to be a tourist. The Wall of Dubai is the last remains…
Six days at EXPO 2020
After 6 days at EXPO 2020, I have visited the pavilions of 53 of the 192 different states here. Barely more than a quarter. I…
People
As I described in my previous posts, my primary reason for visiting World’s Fairs is their upbeat nature, always promising a brighter future. My second…
Uniqueness
The upbeat nature of World’s Fairs is what I like best. My second favourite aspect is the uniqueness. Each World’s Fair is different and only…
Upbeat
This is my 8th World’s Fair (New York, Montreal, Knoxville, New Orleans, Vancouver, Seville, Shanghai, Dubai). People often ask me why I’ve loved them all.…
Pedicure
World’s Fairs are notorious for requiring a lot of walking. Dubai is no exception. My feet are hurting after just two days at the Fair.…