tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599154061472217502024-03-20T12:29:44.311-07:00The Nomadic DukeSCOTT .T. DAWE of OLD DUKE PHOTOGRAPHY blogs about everything as he emigrates to New Zealand as well as a few other traveling tales...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13443121370586140314noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559915406147221750.post-82946110635251256242014-03-19T15:15:00.000-07:002014-03-19T15:15:03.052-07:00"I awake in a puddle of other people's piss."<h3>
<b>One wild train journey through Thailand</b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Are you f**ing serious!?" This was my initial reaction when I found out we'd been ripped off by a rather greedy Thai man, named Ken, the man that had sold us our return trip to Bangkok. I'm not sure "ripped off" is an adequate term, considering we only got conned out of approximately £7.40 but as we were nearing the end of our time in Thailand, and we had grown rather accustomed to the reduced cost of living, 550 Baht for half a trip to Bangkok seemed like a lot. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Jordan, my travel buddy and I were on our way back from Koh Phangan, we had just ticked off a big wish on our bucket list - The Full Moon Party. As you can probably imagine, our mental and physical state was already largely compromised due to a very last-minute sprint to the port, add to that copious amounts of bucket cocktails and Chang beer and you get an idea of how we were feeling, now we are being told by a tour operator that he was in fact "serious" and our tickets were invalid, as they do not trust the establishment where we purchased our tickets, they were "Bad news" apparently.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After much bickering and stubbornness on my part we eventually purchased new ferry tickets to Surat Thani, where we could meet with the elusive Ken and resolve this issue.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ferry journey was exactly what we needed to blow out the cobwebs and to come to terms with my new ridiculous tattoo - a misshapen star on the side of my hand, inked by a man of questionable hygiene with a sharpened piece of bamboo. For the record I do not condone entering a tattoo parlor under the influence of alcohol.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finally on land, we reach a dusty barn that housed, not cows but a combination of hungover, mosquito bitten tourists, and stray dogs, this wasn't a barn, but the bus station. We resume our rather lackluster pursuit of Ken, we attach ourselves to a lovely Canadian woman who taught English to Thai children and had been on a quiet break to the neighboring island of Koh Samui, she spoke the language and seemed confident she could get everything sorted. Long story, short Ken was very apologetic and actually quite likeable. He gave our tuk tuk driver 350 Baht for each of us and ordered him to book us on an overnight train - not the spacious, bright pink, air conditioned coach we'd paid for, but a rickety old train all the way to Bangkok - an arduous 10 hour journey.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">On arrival at the train station we discover that we've been booked in 3rd class, Oh Ken, you sneaky dog. Images of caged chickens, babies crying, and people sleeping on baggage shelves begin flying around my head. could it really be that bad? The station was a sombre setting, the faint stench of sewage that we'd grown so used to was now more prominent than ever, much like in the UK people were striving to avoid any eye contact with one another and almost everything in view was a dank shade of grey.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We wait on the platform, feeling sorry for ourselves, hangovers now in full swing, another backpacker catches our eye, he looks equally down-trodden, we strike up a rapport over our new found contempt for Ken. Deciding that this trip is already a write off, we purchase more alcohol from the one establishment in the entire place that seemed to possess any form of saturation - a seemingly neon food stand with a refrigerator filled to the brim with gloriously golden bottles. We board the train, beer in hand, with our new friend, whom I will now refer to as Dave to protect his identity, it was almost exactly how I had imagined, minus the chickens. An employee spots us and asks "You in the wrong carriage? You follow me." So naturally we do so.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I remember their pupils widening so much, they almost resembled 2 great white sharks in hunt mode. I'm awake but my head is on the table and I have a pair of wayfarers on so no one can see me studying the room. Suddenly, Dave shoots up from his seat as if one of these sharks had butted him with their nose, Dave is convinced that one of the staff members has pointed at us and made an "injection gesture", this forced Dave to run up and down the cart frantically screaming things like "they're gonna kill us!"<i> </i>and "Stop the train, we're getting off!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Jordan and I were now so inebriated, we'd reached the phase where we could only really make incoherent noises in a futile attempt to calm Dave down. As you may expect, this just spurred him on and he ran from the cart and into another, we can do nothing but shrug our shoulders in confusion and follow him. I didn't realize it at the time but our bill for the 3 course meal and alcohol would have came in at around 2000 Baht but there was absolutely no mention of it from the staff as we were rushing out the door.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Panic ensues when we get to the last cart and we realize we're at a dead end, A cart full of confused faces stare back at us, including the Canadian teacher from the ferry. We have no choice but to try and "blend in". Jordan, ever the master of subtlety crashes out in the middle of the isle, while Dave has now hidden in a luggage shelf, I have the master plan to go to a toilet cubicle and lock the door until we get to Bangkok, little did I know the toilet was nothing more than a stainless steel potty with a hole leading to the tracks - combine this with a shaky train and bad aim and you have yourself a rather futuristic looking piss pond.</span></span><br />
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hear the crackly voice of a woman over the speakers "Next stop
Rachaburi" confused I stumble out of the toilet, one side of my body
still drenched in urine, I find Jordan spread eagle in the middle of the isle,
I shake him and say "We're getting off, get your backpack." Without
hesitation Jordan is doing exactly that, like a seasoned army trooper toughened
up by months of rude awakenings and hasty departures just like this one. We
look for Dave, he's not in the baggage shelf where I'd left him, according
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comes to a stop we leap off and begin to power walk towards the
exit, half expecting to be stopped by a staff member, we keep our heads down
and don't look back. We walk for what seems like twenty minutes, This is the
first sign of a conventional looking city - wide tarmac roads, ATM machines and
traffic lights but for the first time there is not a soul in sight. We finally
come across a young man opening a shop, he spots us too, two white guys walking
towards him, stinking of piss and speaking in English at 5 o'clock in the
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he opens his fridge and hands us a bottle of water each, he calls out something in
Thai, what I assume was his Grandmother comes out of the shop, she gives him a
set of keys. He climbs on a scooter and says "1 minute" we're left
with this sweet old woman just smiling helplessly at each other. He comes back
and says something else in Thai to the woman, another set of keys is exchanged,
he then tells us "No vacancy, now go far" he disappears for a moment
and pulls up in a Toyota 4X4 we jump in perhaps rather naively, Our hearts are now in
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posh looking hotel, the young man springs from the car and runs to the front desk, a smartly dressed
concierge comes out to welcome us. We’re flabbergasted by the kindness and
generosity shown by this young man, we thank him excessively and try to offer him money but he begs us
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I never got his name so I could one day return the favor, so instead I dedicate this post to that young man as a sort of thank you (not that he'll ever read this).</span></span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13443121370586140314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559915406147221750.post-50295437090644007742014-02-07T14:31:00.000-08:002014-02-07T14:33:23.041-08:00The Best Travel Songs (PART 2)Kia Ora Whānau, for those of you that don't know, that basically means "Hello, my extended/non-nuclear family" in Maori, the native New Zealand language. See, I'm catching on already!<br />
That's enough chit-chat let's continue my post from last week, on the best songs to travel with...<br />
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31. JACK JOHNSON - UPSIDE DOWN<br />
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Jack Johnson's music seems to conjure up images of Oceans, Beaches, Guitars and Fun - so it's basically perfect for traveling. There are a few of his songs that could feature in this list, so it's worth checking out his albums "To the Sea" and "In between Dreams".<br />
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32. CAS HALEY - SLOW DOWN<br />
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Cas Haley was brought to my attention by a guy, who let us tag along in his camper van, while driving along the great ocean road in South Australia. I'm now taking the time to thank him for this, as this song, and many others by Cas Haley still continue to chill me the f**k out. <br />
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33. ETHERWOOD - WEIGHTLESS<br />
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One of the few songs on this list that don't involve a man and his guitar, but none-the-less still an amazing song. Etherwood's debut album "Begin by Letting go" is jam packed full of great backpacking songs - the liquid-like Drum & Bass seems to fit, both, relaxing on the beach, and adrenalin-filled excursions.<br />
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34. BON IVER - HOLOCENE<br />
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<i>"And at once I knew, I was not magnificent."</i> Never has a sentence summed up traveling as good as this. It's a lovely song and quite haunting in places, perfect for those moments of deep thought when you've reached the pinnacle of your journey, and experiencing something far bigger and more profound than anything you've experienced before.<br />
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35. THE WHO - BABA O'RILEY<br />
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I was listening to this a lot when I got to Los Angeles and it just seemed to fit so well! Could be good for those moments when you're just entering a big city or alternatively just leaving one as it does speak of "the exodus" and "teenage wasteland".<br />
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36. FLEETWOOD MAC - GO YOUR OWN WAY<br />
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Great to sing along to! Imagine this coming on the car radio as your driving along the highway. Only issue is you will need someone else there too, so they can sing the back up parts like so - Person A: "You can go your own waaayyyy" Person B: "GO YOUR OWN WAAAAHAAAAYYYY". <br />
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37. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - BORN TO RUN<br />
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Inevitably I listened to this a fair bit when I reached the American leg of my journey. It's relevant to other Countries too, but this really excels in the US, Just makes you want to buy a pick-up truck, wear nothing but denim and plaid, and exclusively drink Jack Daniels for a few weeks.<br />
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37. WHITESNAKE - HERE I GO AGAIN<br />
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Another American classic, but this time of the hair-metal variety. This song reaches very, very high on the official scale of epicness (Yes, that is a word). A fun song to listen to when driving along a winding road and when you're in the mood for a spot of air guitar.<br />
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38. TOM PETTY - FREE FALLIN'<br />
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The chorus to this song just encompasses that feeling you consistently have while traveling through all the beautiful scenery this world has to offer. another good song to sing along to - "And I'm Freeeeeeeeeeeee... Free Fallin'."<br />
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39. BOB DYLAN - LIKE A ROLLING STONE<br />
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This song always reminds me of a rooftop bar in the middle of Bangkok because they had the same Thai guy singing it, in very broken English, almost every night! Ahh Memories :( Another Dylan song worthy of a spot here is "The Wind".<br />
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40. JOSEPH ARTHUR - IN THE SUN<br />
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The tempo of this song and his voice are just so mellow it's perfect for those lazy days after a heavy night where you're hungover and just want to chill by the beach or even a park in the city. <br />
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41. KATIE MELUA - WALLS OF THE WORLD<br />
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Now, I'm a little bit in love with Katie Melua, so I may be biased, but ever since I photographed her in Bristol I've thought her voice is enough to give anyone goosebumps, This, combined with the lyrics of the song are the reason she's on my list. And she apparently has one of my photographs in her house! :D<br />
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42. ETHERWOOD - FALLING OUT OF CONSCIOUSNESS<br />
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Another addition from the Etherwood album. I told you there were more that could go in! The vocals over this track are perfect for traveling, although it may be something to do with the fact that this video was filmed while backpacking through south-east Asia. <br />
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43. BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH - WHEN THE NIGHT FEELS MY SONG<br />
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This song is almost obnoxiously happy. It's one of those songs that everyone knows and loves, but yet most people have no idea how they know it. Great for backpackers hostels or camping in the country side.<br />
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44. THE BEACH BOYS - I GET AROUND<br />
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I love this song. I didn't even listen to it that much while traveling, but I feel stupid for not doing so! It's such a great song for the beach, driving, drinking, practically 80% of the things you do while traveling.<br />
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45. OASIS - ALL AROUND THE WORLD<br />
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This was literally the first song me and my Backpacking Buddy, Jordan listened to when we reached our first country, Thailand. I put it on when we got to our hotel on the first night. For that reason alone this song will always be a special one to me. It was the first song in the playlist of the greatest year of my life. <br />
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46. JOSE GONZALEZ - CYCLING TRIVIALITIES<br />
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When I first heard this song the lyrics fitted my predicament perfectly.
I had ZERO money left, Jordan and I had split up to go to separate
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I'm a big fan of the The Kinks, they have a fair few songs that are nice to listen to while traveling. It's mainly due to Wes Anderson films why I like them so much, as he tends to use them in almost every one, especially Darjeeling Limited which is about a train journey across India. </div>
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Shameful i know... But still, a feel good song that makes you want to dance arm in arm with your traveling buddies. Basically what I'm getting at is; which ever summer pop-song is played to death that year, you will associate it with traveling. I'm thinking this year's backpacker's song would be "Avicii - Hey Brother" or that other one he did...</div>
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One of my all time favourite songs. I listened to it almost exclusively during the last few weeks of backpacking. I knew it was all coming to an end, and I was getting prepared for the depressing return to normality, otherwise known as the cold, wet, and grumpy United Kingdom. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13443121370586140314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559915406147221750.post-64839791195201829802014-01-26T16:27:00.002-08:002014-01-26T17:03:20.779-08:00The Best Travel songs (PART 1)Hello again, as I mentioned in my first post I'm off to New Zealand in June 2014 and I can't freaking wait! So much so that I've already made a playlist on my IPod specially designed for traveling, be it by road, air, or sea, I'll be listening to this bad boy!<br />
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Now, obviously everyone has different tastes when it comes to music, and I like to think I enjoy most genres, but as previously mentioned these songs are specifically for those moments that every time you hear it, you can place yourself back in a certain city at a certain time and it just feels you with pure nostalgia and euphoria, much like when I hear <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">José González - Cycling Trivialities, It instantly reminds me of driving around the bendy roads of Otago, in the South Island of NZ, only to come over a hill and be engulfed in the white clouds surrounding the mountains... AMAZING.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">This is a cheeky little number by a kiwi band called AVALANCHE CITY, that just screams positive vibes, and with the obvious nods toward traveling it has to go in my list.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">I chose this song from one of my all-time favourite films "Into the Wild". This song, especially, struck a chord with me because the lyrics are so poignant, but practically every song on this soundtrack album is a Must.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">James Vincent McMorrow is bringing back Irish Folk, and making it cooler than ever! With his last album "Early in the morning" featuring a fair-few songs that are suitable for traveling. His new album "Post Tropical" is out now and I've only heard 2 songs so far, but it looks to be another favourite.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">This simply is a must! Please, Please if you choose to add this to your list make it the 9 minute version with the impossibly kick-ass guitar solo. The lyrics, the genre, the sheer epic-ness make it the perfect traveling song.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Another one where the lyrics are just perfect, speaking of <i>"hot sand on toes and cold sands on sleeping bags". </i>Ben Howard burst onto the scene late 2012 and looks to be an ever-present fixture on my traveling playlist. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">This was one of those songs you hear on an advert and think "that song is so cool, I need to know the Title!" I believe it was a Nikon ad this one featured on, and it may have been something to do with the sweeping heli-shots of snowy mountains that sold this to me but I'm glad it did! Quality tune.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">One of those songs where if there is a guy with a guitar in your backpackers hostel (there always is) he will play this endlessly! Also one of those songs that people can sing along to, much like in the film "The Beach".</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">9. JAKE BUGG - COUNTRY SONG</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Might only work if you're in the countryside and slightly heartbroken, but still I love this guy's stuff and can listen to it forever, plus it can only be enhanced further when surrounded by stunning vistas can't it?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">A nice song by a relatively unknown to me, until I heard this on an Advert and decided to Shazam it. The lyrics speak about <i>"making a place your home"</i> and <i>"when you're lost, you can always be found". </i>A nice addition to my playlist and always eases a bad mood.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"> </span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">I know this was originally by Lynyrd Skynyrd but I've already given them a credit and this version is equally as notable. The lyrics are great for lone traveling, and for when you want to really go for it while singing along.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Technically Eddie Vedder, again, but this time with his band Pearl Jam. Fantastically mellow and perfect for those moments when you just look around and realize you, indeed, are "<i>a lucky man".</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"><i> </i></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Put this song on as soon as you begin a journey, either in a car or a coach, and it will instantly give you good vibes and a feeling of moving forward. This song is frequently used in films and documentaries to do exactly that.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">14. CANNED HEAT - ON THE ROAD AGAIN</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">I didn't want to use the same band more than once in this list, but it's unavoidable with Canned Heat. This one is perfect for those moments when you feel like you've been traveling for ever and need a bit of a lift. Keep the positive vibes going!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">15. ELTON JOHN - HOME AGAIN</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">This is from Elton's latest Album "The Diving Board". Great for those moments when you may be feeling slightly homesick, and a little sorry for yourself. Elton just keeps the classics coming.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Now back to the positive vibes with a bit of Weezer. not much else to say except that the lyrics are perfect.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">I hope I spelt his name right! Possibly one of the happiest songs ever, this just needs to be in there to keep the positivity ticking over. Are you noticing a pattern here in regards to positivity? That's because backpacking isn't always a piece of cake! This song did me wonders when I was homeless in Sydney and had to sleep in a park opposite the opera house. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Great for a karaoke sing-along with all the friends you've made while backpacking. One of those bittersweet songs when you know you'll be home soon, but you've loved every second of it, and you still have to get there yet! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">19. JOHN DENVER - LEAVING ON A JET PLANE</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">I've done it again haven't I? Ah F**k it! It needed to be in there too didn't it? Yes John Denver features again in this list and there are many other songs, of his, that could also slide in here nicely, so don't be afraid to check out more of his stuff.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Great band, Great song. That riff at the beginning just does it for me every time. It turns even the most boring journeys into a scene, fit for the climax of any movie. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">This only really applies if you are in the States and happen to be going to San Francisco but I can't help but include it. It just brings out the Hippy in me. And it is a cool song to drive to as well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Before his hit-song, "Let her go" Passenger actually traveled around the world, financed purely by busking on the streets of each country he visited. This song is an outstanding addition to this list. Like the lyrics say "<i>This is your traveling song".</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"><i> </i></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">Needed to be in here, and plus it's fun to attempt to sing along. Bet you can't keep up ;)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"></span><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">A nice, upbeat song to drive along to. I haven't even listened to this while traveling but after hearing it I think it would be good for back packing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities"><i> </i>Another song that came out after my backpacking years, but on hearing decided it would be a suitable addition.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">This song just reminds me of those long haired, hippies frolicking on the grassy hills in that music video back in the 90's. The lyrics are all about escaping too...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">A bit obvious, I know but none-the-less a worthy addition to any trip that involves boats.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="watch-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="José González - Cycling Trivialities">A lovely song by a break-through artist. Lyrics are nice and the song has a nice tempo that's perfect for those nights where you can't sleep, and wonder what your family and friends are doing back home.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13443121370586140314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559915406147221750.post-16981737802885858482014-01-20T09:19:00.002-08:002014-01-20T09:24:32.788-08:00"We've gotta get out of this place"<b>"We've gotta get out of this place if it's the last thing we ever do, Girl there's a better life for me and you". </b><br />
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I believe it was Eric Burdon of The Animals that first sang these words back in 1965 but today, for me at least, these words still ring more true than ever. I'm currently stuck in a retail job I've quickly grown to detest, in a country that's growing danker by the day and with the winter months here for the fore-see able, I'm now the one screaming these words at my some-what perplexed girlfriend, Leah.<br />
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Leah is a Kiwi, she moved over to England to be with me after we met during my backpacking years in Australia. She's as proud-a-kiwi as you can get, but for some reason she's grown to love her life here in the UK. I think it's largely due to her job at an animal shelter, which she adores. I hate to sound selfish but I've been trying my absolute best to get her out of this country and back to NZ for some time now.<br />
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The original plan was to live here for 2 years and then travel back to NZ, late this year, so she can continue her studies and I can begin my new life out of this country. I've got my working holiday visa and I've just recently purchased 2 tickets to Auckland for June of this year - This was done without Leah's consent (I know, I'm a douche). But desperate times call for desperate measures! I honestly don't think I could last another year here, Everything bothers me about this place; the weather, the culture, the people, etc. I've grown into such a pessimist and it's got to the stage now where I think I'm better off going ASAP so as not to drive my family and friends insane with my frequent mood swings.<br />
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So now I've decided to start this blog malarkey to mainly keep myself entertained while counting down the days until I leave and also to keep as a public journal of the whole emigrating process for myself and my future family to look back on (One of my biggest regrets is not keeping a journal from my backpacking years). It's also going to be a way of keeping my family and friends up to date on everything I do when I eventually do get to New Zealand. <br />
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I'll try and update this as much as possible and hopefully there may even be some helpful advice in here for people hoping to emigrate as well. but for now I'll leave you with the silver-tongued lyricist that I've so elegantly plagiarized... <br />
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