Comments on: The School of Life https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-school-of-life Piggy-back ride with A&Z Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:03:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shorba https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-113611 Shorba Wed, 15 Jun 2016 06:19:46 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-113611 That is so true!!! That is so true!!!

]]> By: We’re moving to SOUTH AMERICA! | Backpack Me https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-91254 We’re moving to SOUTH AMERICA! | Backpack Me Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:17:55 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-91254 [...] San Francisco. How spicy spicy really means when you’re in Mexico. I know how easy it is to feel privileged beyond a measure I hadn’t think possible before coming to India. I know many new things and I am also aware of how difficult it is for some people around me to [...] [...] San Francisco. How spicy spicy really means when you’re in Mexico. I know how easy it is to feel privileged beyond a measure I hadn’t think possible before coming to India. I know many new things and I am also aware of how difficult it is for some people around me to [...]

]]> By: MOUTHWATERING! Travel Photo Roulette #80 | Backpack Me https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-35003 MOUTHWATERING! Travel Photo Roulette #80 | Backpack Me Tue, 20 May 2014 23:22:14 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-35003 [...] can read more about the story behind this photo here. And you can also see more photos from fellow bloggers over at Nomad Is [...] [...] can read more about the story behind this photo here. And you can also see more photos from fellow bloggers over at Nomad Is [...]

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-30079 Zara Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:59:57 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-30079 Exactly! Thanks Guys! :) Exactly!
Thanks Guys! :)

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-30078 Zara Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:55:47 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-30078 It's true that things gain other relevance when you see them from up close. When I used to live in Portugal, for example, I was obviously aware that people die of hunger and diseases that are now a days treatable. The ads on TV (from Unicef and the likes) always take you to "far away" places like Africa and Asia. So you know that those things do happen to "someone"... "somewhere". But when you see this kind of stuff happening right before your eyes, right outside your door.. that's when you realize that "hey, this could have been me!". Sometimes we take for granted how lucky we are or even the place where we are born / live in. These aren't things that we have earned for ourselves, it's just fate and life.. but it isn't as fair for everyone. So it's important to get outside our little corners of the world and look at the big picture. It's harsh, but hey, that's life! It’s true that things gain other relevance when you see them from up close. When I used to live in Portugal, for example, I was obviously aware that people die of hunger and diseases that are now a days treatable. The ads on TV (from Unicef and the likes) always take you to “far away” places like Africa and Asia. So you know that those things do happen to “someone”… “somewhere”. But when you see this kind of stuff happening right before your eyes, right outside your door.. that’s when you realize that “hey, this could have been me!”. Sometimes we take for granted how lucky we are or even the place where we are born / live in. These aren’t things that we have earned for ourselves, it’s just fate and life.. but it isn’t as fair for everyone. So it’s important to get outside our little corners of the world and look at the big picture. It’s harsh, but hey, that’s life!

]]> By: Digital Nomads https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-22458 Digital Nomads Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:20:37 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-22458 And this makes everyone not only appreciate what they have but also think of those who barely survive. Very touching post Z, thumbs up! And this makes everyone not only appreciate what they have but also think of those who barely survive. Very touching post Z, thumbs up!

]]> By: Irina https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-22445 Irina Sat, 31 Aug 2013 03:48:28 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-22445 This is so true! Sometimes I catch myself being extremely spoiled & complaining about stupid non-essential stuff: my phone provider is sending me text messages, a bus is late, the PVR didn't record a show... Meanwhile people elsewhere have no food or die from drinking contaminated water, or have to sort through a pile of garbage, or raise their family on a dumpster.... This is scary & unfair! The sad thing is we here don't see it every day on the streets, like you do. So we forget to stop and have a reality check. This is so true! Sometimes I catch myself being extremely spoiled & complaining about stupid non-essential stuff: my phone provider is sending me text messages, a bus is late, the PVR didn’t record a show… Meanwhile people elsewhere have no food or die from drinking contaminated water, or have to sort through a pile of garbage, or raise their family on a dumpster….

This is scary & unfair! The sad thing is we here don’t see it every day on the streets, like you do. So we forget to stop and have a reality check.

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-22384 Zara Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:27:34 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-22384 Thanks Vaibhav! Very true that sometimes an outsider's perspective helps people re-see and re-think things that one might have gotten too used to. I am glad you see it that way! Thanks Vaibhav!
Very true that sometimes an outsider’s perspective helps people re-see and re-think things that one might have gotten too used to. I am glad you see it that way!

]]> By: Vaibhav Gadodia https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-22372 Vaibhav Gadodia Tue, 27 Aug 2013 13:00:21 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-22372 And it is only through perspectives from visitors such as yourself do we Indians stop and look again at what is around us. And it is only through perspectives from visitors such as yourself do we Indians stop and look again at what is around us.

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-22309 Zara Sun, 25 Aug 2013 07:21:24 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-22309 Thanks Franca! Traveling in India can be a tough experience for some, true, but I assure you it's extremely rewarding. For people coming from different parts of the world, it's an eye opener, it moves you. Some love it, some hate it. But I doubt anyone leave India with a feeling of indifference. If you ever come to India and we're in Delhi, we'll be happy to show you around! :) Thanks Franca!
Traveling in India can be a tough experience for some, true, but I assure you it’s extremely rewarding. For people coming from different parts of the world, it’s an eye opener, it moves you. Some love it, some hate it. But I doubt anyone leave India with a feeling of indifference.
If you ever come to India and we’re in Delhi, we’ll be happy to show you around! :)

]]> By: Believer In Christ https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-22291 Believer In Christ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:19:41 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-22291 I like what you're doing, very exciting traveling and trying new foods. I've been to Yosemite and it's so sad to see it on fire. Praying. Yosemite was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.Once we trailed the John Muir trail. I like what you’re doing, very exciting traveling and trying new foods. I’ve been to Yosemite and it’s so sad to see it on fire. Praying. Yosemite was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.Once we trailed the John Muir trail.

]]> By: Franca https://bkpk.me/the-school-of-life/#comment-22290 Franca Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:08:24 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=9341#comment-22290 I've never been to India, no yet, but I really want to go even though is a though country to travel through mainly for the reasons you said. No matter how big your worries and problems might look there will always be someone else's reality that will make them look stupid. Nice thoughts and photo of the day! :) I’ve never been to India, no yet, but I really want to go even though is a though country to travel through mainly for the reasons you said. No matter how big your worries and problems might look there will always be someone else’s reality that will make them look stupid.
Nice thoughts and photo of the day! :)

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