Hitchhiking is kind of a strange thing, it’s basically the only activity I can think of that consists primarily of standing in one place and listening to an mp3 player yet is somehow edgy, cool and exciting.
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A lot of horror movies start this way…
February 6th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Austria, Photos, Slovenia, Travel
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Remembering France Prešeren
February 8th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Slovenia, Travel
I think I may have mentioned him briefly before, but today is the anniversary of the death of France Prešeren and a national holiday here in Slovenia. Prešeren was a 19th Century Romantic poet, the father of Slovene literature, and a major national hero.
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I’m so joining the French Foreign Legion
March 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · France, Travel
I just saw a commercial for the French army on TV here. They are so much cooler than the US army! It’s exactly like a video game, but with a techno/hip-hop soundtrack! Plus, they don’t really fight, like, actual wars. I think this is the commercial I saw:
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Hacktivism in Madrid
March 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Hacker culture, Spain, Travel
I’m in Madrid right now. I’m surprised by how much I like the city. The weather is nice, and there’s a fantastic variety of outdoor cafes and bars. It’s also way less overrun by tourists than Barcelona. Yesterday, I met with some cool Spanish hackers at Hamlab. Later, I’ll try to write more about that […]
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¡Bienvenidos a Argentina!
March 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Argentina, Geeky, Travel
I’ve arrived in Buenos Aires without incident. The flight was lengthy, but I was able to sleep. However, I did witness one of the most frightening sights I’ve ever seen at an airport: Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that is a Microsoft logo on the side of a JET ENGINE. The jokes practically write themselves: “Microsoft […]
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