by Michael Charalambous | Jan 14, 2017 | Stories, Travel
As I sit here atop this longboat watching the Malaysian-Indonesian men unwrap random parcels of cargo to drop off at small barely-villages along the way to our destination… I can’t help but think, man I am lucky. This is a sight only few people in the world will ever...
by Michael Charalambous | Jul 5, 2015 | Stories, Travel
It’s hard saying goodbye. Or even cya later as a friend recently corrected me on. Whether you’re talking to an expiring relative or taking an extended leave from friends – it’s never easy to say goodbye to those you love and care for. For me,...
by Michael Charalambous | Jun 22, 2015 | Stories, Travel
After the overwhelming response I got to my car crash story a while back, I’ve been meaning to write about another intense situation I found myself in; and only now have gotten around to writing it. This happened about three weeks after the crash too, it was just...
by Michael Charalambous | Apr 21, 2015 | Inspiration, Stories, Travel
On 18th April I began road trippin’ through Western Australia with a Canadian, two Finnish and three German travellers, now friends – Will, JP, Pepi, Benjamin, Andreas and Anna respectively. As I write this it’s only been a few days since we began. It’s already been a...
by Michael Charalambous | Jan 27, 2015 | Opinion, Self Help, Stories, Travel
“The more we focus on our own personal happiness, the more it eludes us. In fact, it’s only when we’re otherwise engaged, you know; focused, absorbed, inspired, communicating, discovering, learning, dancing for heavens’ sake – that we...
by Michael Charalambous | Sep 9, 2013 | Stories, Travel
I was at a crazy house-party in Orlando, Florida earlier this year. I’d met the host, Kevan Holland, the previous year and decided to pay him a visit – this guy below about to slide down the stairs, haha! To my surprise it was a totally different crowd and there were...