Ohkay I do know India does not make the list here. Ha ha ha. But if you ever make it to India...The men in Bangalore are by far the hottest!!! I have never seen so many good looking guys at one place as I have in the clubs in Bangalore...pity they hv a strict rule n close by 1am!

Touched...and a bit teary eyed by the end of it. Beautifully written.

Yes, I totally agree...getting your own laptop is a boon, specially on those countless nights when you want to be sitting in your bed talking to loved ones online.
Ballerinas are a good bet. But if your one of those exploratory types, getting a pair of leather sneakers (not the dry-fit fabric ones) which can be sprayed on with water-proofing spray. This is a good option because most European countries tend to be a bit wet n cold.

Ha ha ha! The "New Ager" is the most annoying kind. Coming from a tourist ridden city like Benares, I see them everywhere! At times they are so caught up in their own mystical charms they forget to see the logic in some simple rituals.
The "Idealist" is a territory you don't want to go into either...I personally once got into a conversation which ended up lasting for 3hrs which consisted of utter crap about what was wrong with the system and how we can change it! Hello, we like out system...leave it alone!
Damn good article...You forgot the "Wannabe yoga teacher" and the "Religious Chameleon".