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The meaning of the word 'Amateur' is one who does something for the love of it. I am an amateur at many things, with a deep interest in many others. If I keep this up, chances are I'll stay an amateur for the rest of my life. I'd like that.

  • Hometown

    St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

  • Location now

    Chicago, Illinois, USA

  • Work published

    Roosevelt Torch, Chicago Journal

  • Travel philosophy

    See it all, hear it all, smell it all, but above all, experience it all.

  • Craziest place

    Madurai, India

  • Bizarre experience

    Being asked by a number of people in India what happened to my face as if there were some horrible event that happened. It was acne, which for some people I suppose is pretty horrible.

  • Advice

    Never go to places just to look at the landmarks. Or at least if you do, be sure to remember something else.

  • Dream destination

    Baghdad, as soon as everyone comes back to their senses.

  • Traveled before

    France, Spain, Italy, England, Wales, Ireland, Australia, India, US (Midwest, Southwest and the South)

  • Going next

    Wherever I smell whiffs of mystery, intrigue and wonder.

Robert O'Connor's Guide Book Entries

Activities

  • Doddamaliki Nature Camp

    Feb 08, 2008 - Bangalore, India

    In a country bursting with human life, it's nice once in a while to get away and enjoy the quiet ......

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