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  1. Melissa
    November 9, 2017 @ 22:26

    Love this post. We get the response: “must be nice to be wealthy” a lot when we talk about our travels. When I hear that i also hear the brakes screech in my head be cause in no way shape or form are we rich. You got it right…it’s all about figuring out how to do what you want and how to live with less. We miss you, Tim!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 11, 2017 @ 10:42

      Miss you too! We certainly weren’t living in luxury in Kratie, but we did have fun!

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  2. Maya
    November 10, 2017 @ 05:01

    I loved this Tim! You are so right with everything you said. We miss you traveling buddy. Hope to see you sometime soon!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 11, 2017 @ 10:44

      I learned a lot from our conversations in El Nido and Thailand. We’ll travel together again someday, I’m sure.

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  3. Carole
    November 10, 2017 @ 05:36

    Love this post – I was hoping you would end with a clue as to where you’re going next!! 🙂 You forgot to mention all the really incredible people you will meet who will introduce you to much needed happy hours at various locations. Looking forward to reading the next one!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 11, 2017 @ 10:47

      You’re so right! Nothing better than riding bikes through a tropical storm along the Mekong in search of the next happy hour deal.
      I’m working on a grant for next summer. You’ll hear about it once I know.

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  4. Paula M Agins
    November 10, 2017 @ 07:06

    Looking forward to the next adventure!!!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 11, 2017 @ 10:48

      There’s a lot of adventure happening in Room 205!

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  5. LInda Wight
    November 10, 2017 @ 08:07

    Great post, Tim!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 11, 2017 @ 10:48

      Thank you, Linda. Hope you and Conrad have a nice Thanksgiving.

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  6. Lori Liguori
    November 10, 2017 @ 08:45

    Wonderful advice, Tim! We are so honored to have you back with us to share all of your wisdom!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 11, 2017 @ 10:50

      Thanks, Lori. I can tell you’re getting used to seeing me since you don’t jump anymore every time you pass me in the hall.

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  7. Anthony & Jean
    November 10, 2017 @ 16:44

    Hey Tim. That is so funny. We were just typing a very similar blog. I know you won’t mind if I share the link to yours as well. Still loving your insights – thanks, Jean & Anthony

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 11, 2017 @ 10:51

      Of course! You know that much of what I wrote was inspired by your advice which turned out to be so “spot on.” Looking forward to your post.

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  8. Jeff
    November 22, 2017 @ 10:53

    Thanks for the encouragement, Tim! I’m already in the process of planning the next adventure 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      November 25, 2017 @ 13:45

      Thanks, Jeff! We’ll have to compare notes about our next adventures.

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  9. Vicky Ann Deledda
    January 23, 2018 @ 10:04

    Who is that familiar looking lady at the ATM? LOL

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    • Tim Flanagan
      January 26, 2018 @ 11:44

      She must be rich!

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