Well Weathered<\/h1><\/div>Travel Survival Notes & Other Curious Observations<\/h2><\/div>Monthly Travel Column by Paul W. Gioffi
\nEdition 1<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nDisclaimer:\u00a0<\/span>While travel can be exciting and rewarding there are unforeseen dangers that may arise. The Information presented in Paul’s articles is the author’s personal opinion and what may have worked for him yesterday may not work for someone else today or tomorrow. Therefore, you agree to use any and all information provided by the author at your own risk and agree that you will hold the author and ISR harmless in regard to any and all instances that may arise or result from use of this material.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Introduction<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.internationalschoolsreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/paul_author.jpg\")
– About Paul W. Gioffi<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
There are travels of the imagination, travels of the spirit and travels of the corporeal.\u00a0<\/span>Sometimes, if\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re lucky, your travels combine all three into quite a rewarding experience. Some would venture only a few kilo<\/span>meters beyond what they consider familiar and cal<\/span>l it adventure. Others might find that their headings have br<\/span>ought them into the strangest lands imaginable, or unimaginable, thousands of miles away, and still feel right at home. While others will never know it at all.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Journeys of self-discovery are beautiful things. Hopefully, these journeys can help us and those we encounter to grow, share a little harmony, and become bettercitizens of the same planet. Whatever the case may be, and for whatever reasons you take that first step, you must always be prepared lest you come into harm\u2019s way. It’s been warned that even stepping outside your own front door is a dangerous business. American servicemen have also predicted that the bullet you don\u2019t hear is the one that gets you. It\u2019s usually when your guard is down and you\u2019re not paying attention that misfortune comes to call. If this be true, then it\u2019s to your advantage to heighten your awareness and arm yourself with as much intelligence as possible when you finally do embark upon your journey. Hence, the travel survival notes.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0After many years of traveling and exploring within my own country, and overseas, and observing and taking part in various experiences from the mundane to the extraordinary, I decided to scribble a few things down. It\u2019s not only for my own reflection but, perhaps, these writings will help other travelers in some way, at some time in their own lives. It\u2019s not a comprehensive, chronological diary of my days on the road but more a collection of notes that I\u2019ve compiled over time that has helped me to be a better traveler and a better human being. Like life, it is an ongoing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\u00a0\u00a0The ‘Well-weathered’ writings will be a monthly, on-line coulmn found on the International Schools Review website. These short essays are not full-proof, nor are they guaranteed to keep you safe and happy during all of your walkabouts. They are not presented here as a \u2018bible for travelers,\u2019 or \u2018the one, true way\u2019 that will get you out of all sticky situations. They’re just my own personal opinions based on my own observations and experiences. Maybe some of it will help. Most of the items contained here have a connecting story, or stories, resting behind them. If included, the text might stretch on for miles, so I\u2019ve limited specific, personal experiences to just a few and sprinkled them throughout as quick examples. Other possible titles for this collection of observations were Rough and Read-y, Not-so-tall-tales, A Traveler\u2019s Notepad, I Was Never a Boy scout, The Black Sheep Journal, Home and Away, Bed, Backpack and Beyond, Travel-wise and Some for the Road. I settled for Well-weathered, as this is what life seems to be doing to me \u2018whether\u2019 I like it or not. Read on for this month’s entry and continue to check back each month for a new essay.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Travel Survival Notes & Other Curious Observations<\/h2><\/div>Monthly Travel Column by Paul W. Gioffi
\nEdition 1<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nDisclaimer:\u00a0<\/span>While travel can be exciting and rewarding there are unforeseen dangers that may arise. The Information presented in Paul’s articles is the author’s personal opinion and what may have worked for him yesterday may not work for someone else today or tomorrow. Therefore, you agree to use any and all information provided by the author at your own risk and agree that you will hold the author and ISR harmless in regard to any and all instances that may arise or result from use of this material.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Introduction<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>– About Paul W. Gioffi<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
There are travels of the imagination, travels of the spirit and travels of the corporeal.\u00a0<\/span>Sometimes, if\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re lucky, your travels combine all three into quite a rewarding experience. Some would venture only a few kilo<\/span>meters beyond what they consider familiar and cal<\/span>l it adventure. Others might find that their headings have br<\/span>ought them into the strangest lands imaginable, or unimaginable, thousands of miles away, and still feel right at home. While others will never know it at all.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Journeys of self-discovery are beautiful things. Hopefully, these journeys can help us and those we encounter to grow, share a little harmony, and become bettercitizens of the same planet. Whatever the case may be, and for whatever reasons you take that first step, you must always be prepared lest you come into harm\u2019s way. It’s been warned that even stepping outside your own front door is a dangerous business. American servicemen have also predicted that the bullet you don\u2019t hear is the one that gets you. It\u2019s usually when your guard is down and you\u2019re not paying attention that misfortune comes to call. If this be true, then it\u2019s to your advantage to heighten your awareness and arm yourself with as much intelligence as possible when you finally do embark upon your journey. Hence, the travel survival notes.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0After many years of traveling and exploring within my own country, and overseas, and observing and taking part in various experiences from the mundane to the extraordinary, I decided to scribble a few things down. It\u2019s not only for my own reflection but, perhaps, these writings will help other travelers in some way, at some time in their own lives. It\u2019s not a comprehensive, chronological diary of my days on the road but more a collection of notes that I\u2019ve compiled over time that has helped me to be a better traveler and a better human being. Like life, it is an ongoing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\u00a0\u00a0The ‘Well-weathered’ writings will be a monthly, on-line coulmn found on the International Schools Review website. These short essays are not full-proof, nor are they guaranteed to keep you safe and happy during all of your walkabouts. They are not presented here as a \u2018bible for travelers,\u2019 or \u2018the one, true way\u2019 that will get you out of all sticky situations. They’re just my own personal opinions based on my own observations and experiences. Maybe some of it will help. Most of the items contained here have a connecting story, or stories, resting behind them. If included, the text might stretch on for miles, so I\u2019ve limited specific, personal experiences to just a few and sprinkled them throughout as quick examples. Other possible titles for this collection of observations were Rough and Read-y, Not-so-tall-tales, A Traveler\u2019s Notepad, I Was Never a Boy scout, The Black Sheep Journal, Home and Away, Bed, Backpack and Beyond, Travel-wise and Some for the Road. I settled for Well-weathered, as this is what life seems to be doing to me \u2018whether\u2019 I like it or not. Read on for this month’s entry and continue to check back each month for a new essay.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Monthly Travel Column by Paul W. Gioffi
\nEdition 1<\/p><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nDisclaimer:\u00a0<\/span>While travel can be exciting and rewarding there are unforeseen dangers that may arise. The Information presented in Paul’s articles is the author’s personal opinion and what may have worked for him yesterday may not work for someone else today or tomorrow. Therefore, you agree to use any and all information provided by the author at your own risk and agree that you will hold the author and ISR harmless in regard to any and all instances that may arise or result from use of this material.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Introduction<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>– About Paul W. Gioffi<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
There are travels of the imagination, travels of the spirit and travels of the corporeal.\u00a0<\/span>Sometimes, if\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re lucky, your travels combine all three into quite a rewarding experience. Some would venture only a few kilo<\/span>meters beyond what they consider familiar and cal<\/span>l it adventure. Others might find that their headings have br<\/span>ought them into the strangest lands imaginable, or unimaginable, thousands of miles away, and still feel right at home. While others will never know it at all.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Journeys of self-discovery are beautiful things. Hopefully, these journeys can help us and those we encounter to grow, share a little harmony, and become bettercitizens of the same planet. Whatever the case may be, and for whatever reasons you take that first step, you must always be prepared lest you come into harm\u2019s way. It’s been warned that even stepping outside your own front door is a dangerous business. American servicemen have also predicted that the bullet you don\u2019t hear is the one that gets you. It\u2019s usually when your guard is down and you\u2019re not paying attention that misfortune comes to call. If this be true, then it\u2019s to your advantage to heighten your awareness and arm yourself with as much intelligence as possible when you finally do embark upon your journey. Hence, the travel survival notes.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0After many years of traveling and exploring within my own country, and overseas, and observing and taking part in various experiences from the mundane to the extraordinary, I decided to scribble a few things down. It\u2019s not only for my own reflection but, perhaps, these writings will help other travelers in some way, at some time in their own lives. It\u2019s not a comprehensive, chronological diary of my days on the road but more a collection of notes that I\u2019ve compiled over time that has helped me to be a better traveler and a better human being. Like life, it is an ongoing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\u00a0\u00a0The ‘Well-weathered’ writings will be a monthly, on-line coulmn found on the International Schools Review website. These short essays are not full-proof, nor are they guaranteed to keep you safe and happy during all of your walkabouts. They are not presented here as a \u2018bible for travelers,\u2019 or \u2018the one, true way\u2019 that will get you out of all sticky situations. They’re just my own personal opinions based on my own observations and experiences. Maybe some of it will help. Most of the items contained here have a connecting story, or stories, resting behind them. If included, the text might stretch on for miles, so I\u2019ve limited specific, personal experiences to just a few and sprinkled them throughout as quick examples. Other possible titles for this collection of observations were Rough and Read-y, Not-so-tall-tales, A Traveler\u2019s Notepad, I Was Never a Boy scout, The Black Sheep Journal, Home and Away, Bed, Backpack and Beyond, Travel-wise and Some for the Road. I settled for Well-weathered, as this is what life seems to be doing to me \u2018whether\u2019 I like it or not. Read on for this month’s entry and continue to check back each month for a new essay.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/span>While travel can be exciting and rewarding there are unforeseen dangers that may arise. The Information presented in Paul’s articles is the author’s personal opinion and what may have worked for him yesterday may not work for someone else today or tomorrow. Therefore, you agree to use any and all information provided by the author at your own risk and agree that you will hold the author and ISR harmless in regard to any and all instances that may arise or result from use of this material.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/h3><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/span>Introduction<\/h2><\/span>
Introduction<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>– About Paul W. Gioffi<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
There are travels of the imagination, travels of the spirit and travels of the corporeal.\u00a0<\/span>Sometimes, if\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re lucky, your travels combine all three into quite a rewarding experience. Some would venture only a few kilo<\/span>meters beyond what they consider familiar and cal<\/span>l it adventure. Others might find that their headings have br<\/span>ought them into the strangest lands imaginable, or unimaginable, thousands of miles away, and still feel right at home. While others will never know it at all.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Journeys of self-discovery are beautiful things. Hopefully, these journeys can help us and those we encounter to grow, share a little harmony, and become bettercitizens of the same planet. Whatever the case may be, and for whatever reasons you take that first step, you must always be prepared lest you come into harm\u2019s way. It’s been warned that even stepping outside your own front door is a dangerous business. American servicemen have also predicted that the bullet you don\u2019t hear is the one that gets you. It\u2019s usually when your guard is down and you\u2019re not paying attention that misfortune comes to call. If this be true, then it\u2019s to your advantage to heighten your awareness and arm yourself with as much intelligence as possible when you finally do embark upon your journey. Hence, the travel survival notes.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0After many years of traveling and exploring within my own country, and overseas, and observing and taking part in various experiences from the mundane to the extraordinary, I decided to scribble a few things down. It\u2019s not only for my own reflection but, perhaps, these writings will help other travelers in some way, at some time in their own lives. It\u2019s not a comprehensive, chronological diary of my days on the road but more a collection of notes that I\u2019ve compiled over time that has helped me to be a better traveler and a better human being. Like life, it is an ongoing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\u00a0\u00a0The ‘Well-weathered’ writings will be a monthly, on-line coulmn found on the International Schools Review website. These short essays are not full-proof, nor are they guaranteed to keep you safe and happy during all of your walkabouts. They are not presented here as a \u2018bible for travelers,\u2019 or \u2018the one, true way\u2019 that will get you out of all sticky situations. They’re just my own personal opinions based on my own observations and experiences. Maybe some of it will help. Most of the items contained here have a connecting story, or stories, resting behind them. If included, the text might stretch on for miles, so I\u2019ve limited specific, personal experiences to just a few and sprinkled them throughout as quick examples. Other possible titles for this collection of observations were Rough and Read-y, Not-so-tall-tales, A Traveler\u2019s Notepad, I Was Never a Boy scout, The Black Sheep Journal, Home and Away, Bed, Backpack and Beyond, Travel-wise and Some for the Road. I settled for Well-weathered, as this is what life seems to be doing to me \u2018whether\u2019 I like it or not. Read on for this month’s entry and continue to check back each month for a new essay.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>There are travels of the imagination, travels of the spirit and travels of the corporeal.\u00a0<\/span>Sometimes, if\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re lucky, your travels combine all three into quite a rewarding experience. Some would venture only a few kilo<\/span>meters beyond what they consider familiar and cal<\/span>l it adventure. Others might find that their headings have br<\/span>ought them into the strangest lands imaginable, or unimaginable, thousands of miles away, and still feel right at home. While others will never know it at all.<\/span>
– About Paul W. Gioffi<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
There are travels of the imagination, travels of the spirit and travels of the corporeal.\u00a0<\/span>Sometimes, if\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re lucky, your travels combine all three into quite a rewarding experience. Some would venture only a few kilo<\/span>meters beyond what they consider familiar and cal<\/span>l it adventure. Others might find that their headings have br<\/span>ought them into the strangest lands imaginable, or unimaginable, thousands of miles away, and still feel right at home. While others will never know it at all.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Journeys of self-discovery are beautiful things. Hopefully, these journeys can help us and those we encounter to grow, share a little harmony, and become bettercitizens of the same planet. Whatever the case may be, and for whatever reasons you take that first step, you must always be prepared lest you come into harm\u2019s way. It’s been warned that even stepping outside your own front door is a dangerous business. American servicemen have also predicted that the bullet you don\u2019t hear is the one that gets you. It\u2019s usually when your guard is down and you\u2019re not paying attention that misfortune comes to call. If this be true, then it\u2019s to your advantage to heighten your awareness and arm yourself with as much intelligence as possible when you finally do embark upon your journey. Hence, the travel survival notes.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0After many years of traveling and exploring within my own country, and overseas, and observing and taking part in various experiences from the mundane to the extraordinary, I decided to scribble a few things down. It\u2019s not only for my own reflection but, perhaps, these writings will help other travelers in some way, at some time in their own lives. It\u2019s not a comprehensive, chronological diary of my days on the road but more a collection of notes that I\u2019ve compiled over time that has helped me to be a better traveler and a better human being. Like life, it is an ongoing process.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\u00a0\u00a0The ‘Well-weathered’ writings will be a monthly, on-line coulmn found on the International Schools Review website. These short essays are not full-proof, nor are they guaranteed to keep you safe and happy during all of your walkabouts. They are not presented here as a \u2018bible for travelers,\u2019 or \u2018the one, true way\u2019 that will get you out of all sticky situations. They’re just my own personal opinions based on my own observations and experiences. Maybe some of it will help. Most of the items contained here have a connecting story, or stories, resting behind them. If included, the text might stretch on for miles, so I\u2019ve limited specific, personal experiences to just a few and sprinkled them throughout as quick examples. Other possible titles for this collection of observations were Rough and Read-y, Not-so-tall-tales, A Traveler\u2019s Notepad, I Was Never a Boy scout, The Black Sheep Journal, Home and Away, Bed, Backpack and Beyond, Travel-wise and Some for the Road. I settled for Well-weathered, as this is what life seems to be doing to me \u2018whether\u2019 I like it or not. Read on for this month’s entry and continue to check back each month for a new essay.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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