Last night I opened my diary from my travels in 1984 at Chaing Mai, 21st of June. I had forgotten all about the motor bike trip into the hills to visit the local indigenous tribe. Have you ever had that feeling when you are excited that you just want to do a little clap? That…
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Backpacking in the 80’s – Diary Quote.
I was in the Philippines from July the 25th to October the 19th 1984. Most of the time was spent in Manilla and Northern Luzon following the indigenous textile trail and on Borocay, an island paradise. In my diary I reminded myself never to forget the back strap weaving, the terraces, touring with the military,…
Backpacking in 1984
In 1984, inspired by some adventurous friends, motivated by the thought of a year of who knows what, bolstered by a bit of ignorance and stupidity I took off to Asia, backpacking… alone. Textiles had always been my interest and through that I found a fabulous purpose and direction for my travel. I had planned…
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