Where is the link, you may think? Well, there are several. Holidays bring with them an influx of abandoned pets. … More
Category: Realist idealist
You may say I’m a dreamer…
“Imagine no possessions…” When I was still a serial expat, I longed to have a place where I could settle … More
Be true to nature
Recently, I have a new-found joy in being in nature. And with that comes the questioning within me: is this … More
Where to draw the line?
Recently, several people have crossed my path who are challenging the way I think or the way I choose to … More
On being positive and changing your mindset
I’ve been told I’m an eternal optimist. But I’ve also been told I’m too negative. Perhaps it’s like how some people … More
The traveller’s guide to dealing with street children
It’s International Street Children’s Day today. The situation of children and young people living and working on the street is … More
How to get a job with an NGO
Lately, I seem to be getting a lot of questions from people about how they can get a job with an … More
My UN experience
It’s been a long time since I quit the UN and perhaps it’s like a bad break up, a bad relationship, … More
Humans as pets – care sheet
*A satire…* *Really, humans should not be kept as pets and are not subject to ownership!* About a month ago … More
Refugees vs (economic) immigrants vs expats
Lately, I don’t want to talk to people about issues of refugees or immigration as I’m worried their viewpoints will … More