2018<\/a>, 30 days less on the road (!), 2,285km less, 4 countries less and 12 cities less. Nothing particularly stood out, though I did visit Richmond, VA, Chiang Mai, Thailand (will return) and Koh Samui, Thailand (will definitely return; besides my hotel and another villa, I saw nothing) for the first time. In what is also rare, I did not make it to Seoul all year (compared to every month during the heyday, keeping it under 60 days per year). I did go to Bali twice, which I enjoyed immensely. <\/p>\nOverall, I consider that I spent quite a bit of my time drifting, coasting, et al. but found my rhythm in the second half of the year. I have started paying attention to being fit and healthy, and maybe that is the best change I’ve made to my life. I’ve also generally quit drinking alcohol, so if I have a glass to toast with you, you’ve got to be extremely special (or it is an extremely special occasion). <\/p>\n
I welcome 2020 with arms wide open.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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