Patrick

Pat is a freelance writer, professional novelist, and all-around adventurer. You'll often find him sipping coffee in the nearest cafe or wandering down a back alley somewhere because it looked interesting. And at home, if you can't find him, check the kitchen.

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A Breakdown of Expenses So Far

Too many people believe that traveling to another country costs an exorbitant amount of money, and they believe that up until they are unable to travel anywhere. While ...
On January 14, 2015 / By Patrick
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My First Impressions of Vietnam

I’ve dreamed of writing this post for years. I’m actually, finally in another country. I had originally thought that I’d end up writing it on the ...
On January 11, 2015 / By Patrick
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The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men…

And you know how that ends. Several months ago, I announced that I’d be going to Vietnam to teach English. After that, I changed my mind and opted to ...
On September 7, 2014 / By Patrick
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The Truth About What It Means to Travel

Almost everyone I talk to wants to travel and see the world. But for those who choose to travel like I want to, to make a life out ...
On March 25, 2014 / By Patrick
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Exploring Locally and Seeing Your Town for the First Time

I’ve come to realize that I often take Columbus for granted. When I think of travel, I imagine beautiful vistas stretching out before me or secluded places in ...
On March 19, 2014 / By Patrick
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The Secret to Productivity

I’ve discovered my secret to productivity. Want to know what it is? Not Starbucks, like the picture might indicate. It’s something much simpler than that: Rest. If you’re ...
On March 11, 2014 / By Patrick
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Where I’m Going, You’re Welcome to Come

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” — Susan Sontag Sometimes I’ll get asked, “Where do you want to travel?” That question is hard to answer. ...
On March 4, 2014 / By Patrick
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A Change of Plans

This past week, I was given an unexpected opportunity that took me completely by surprise and threw most of my travel plans to the wind. After some careful ...
On February 28, 2014 / By Patrick
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“Aren’t you scared?”

It’s a question I’ve heard a lot of times, and one I’ve asked myself on occasion. I’m packing up the few worldly possessions I want to keep, storing ...
On February 18, 2014 / By Patrick
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A Case of the Mondays

Today did not get off to a good start, though it did have a tremendous false start. My alarm went off, and after a few minutes’ thought, I ...
On February 4, 2014 / By Patrick