Posted by Mike Pisco on Apr 7, 2013 in India, People Tell the Story | 3 comments
After two days in Delhi, we hired a driver to take us through Rajasthan for 12 days. These drivers typically leave their families for days to weeks at a time. Although it takes them away from home, it’s a profession that should provide comfortably for the family. For travelers, it’s a convenient and affordable way to bypass India’s public transportation system if you are short on time. A local hotel in Pahar Ganj organized a driver for us and set us up with Anil, a man who is extremely passionate about his work and giving travelers a unique experience. Anil has been navigating tours all over India for the last 18 years. His tour clients have ranged from teenagers on a tight budget to retirees with luxury in mind. Anil entertained us with stories about his country, immersed us in cultural experiences we would have never sought out, and quickly became a good friend. Here are some thoughts from Anil regarding his native India:
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Posted by Mike Pisco on Mar 25, 2013 in Australia, People Tell the Story | 0 comments
While we only visited the east coast of Australia, it was made clear to us that most Aussies share one trait – they love the ocean. Multiple people mentioned how the majority of its population lives within a reasonable drive to the beach. Australians work hard in order to enjoy what the coast has to offer and utilize their free time and vacation to the fullest. Here are two similar perspectives from completely different industries.
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Posted by Mike Pisco on Mar 10, 2013 in Countries, Featured, New Zealand, People Tell the Story | 3 comments
Whenever we travel, we like to get out of the heavy tourist areas, wander, and try to see our destinations as a local would. As we make our way around the world, we want to experience as much as possible about each country, its people, and their way of life. In an attempt to really understand each country, we created a short questionnaire that we will use to interview 1-3 people. We believe that it is people (not places or things) that truly tell the story of a nation. Below, we hope you’ll find a mix of thoughts, ideas and opinions from various global perspectives:
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