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Tupapaus – Ghosts, Spirits and Strange Encounters in Tahiti
An unforgettable night on Moorea, a mysterious torch and the spirits that, according to Polynesian tradition, never really leave.
After all, what good is another stamp in your passport if your heart is already somewhere else?
TRAVEL
Moorea – The Island That Never Let Go
A tattoo, three beers and a connection that still lasts after more than thirty years.
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Life in the Philippines
Everyday stories, discoveries and experiences from our life in the tropics.
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My first visit to Bangkok in 1992 involved a medical scare, a suspiciously enthusiastic taxi driver, a python around my neck and …
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BEHIND THIS DOOR
Not Everything We Collected Fits Into a Suitcase.
Some things come with a mystery.
ENTER THE GALLERIAAbout Lizz & Andi
Two people, many journeys, one shared story.
We write about the places we’ve been, the life we share in the Philippines, the food we love, the music that travels with us – and the moments in between.
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A Time in Tahiti
Memories, encounters and a different way of looking at the world.
A Life in Journeys
The places, people and stories along the way.
The Music of My Life
Songs, places and the stories they bring back.