Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.

Although I'm not fluent in sign language by a long way, I could have a fairly decent conversation.

Most travel, and certainly the rewarding kind, involves depending on the kindness of strangers, putting yourself into the hands of people you don't know and trusting them with your life.

I always found myself in the company of Australians, who were like a reminder that I'd touched bottom.

All politicians, even the most idealistic ones, are looking for money, sucking up to rich people.

Loneliness in travel directs you and tells you about yourself. You don't become lonely unless you're alone.

Everyone had an opinion and no one had a solution.