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Jo kirkbride's avatar

Beautiful words. Send one of your posts to Oprah or National Geographic. Someone to get you in the limelight. Your words and pictures need to be shared. But you have to do it. I know you don’t seek fame. But getting paid for your gift is always nice

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Your thoughtful words always fill me up, Jo. Thank you so much for always reading and supporting my stories.

No, I'm not on the hunt for fame, but I would have zero qualms if my words were to reach that big of an audience. Paging HARPO!

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judi landin's avatar

Wow, your narration made me feel as if I was watching instead of listening! Enjoyed the colorful, descriptive words of Thai life!

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Adrian Landin's avatar

It brings me great joy to be able to take you there, albeit via your imagination. 🙏🏼🇹🇭

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Delaney's avatar

No Bong, thank YOU. Thank you for sharing this beautifully articulate Morning Market visit. The magic of them is infinite! *And* thank you for taking me by the hand and leading me through so many while we were there. Especially when a flopping fish coupled with a cradled infant had me frozen in tears in the middle of Phnom Penh. You patiently let me cry & wiggle and gently urged me to keep looking. You stayed with me while my heart cracked wide open (for the 50-leventh time) and a new love filled me up.

💙🙏🏽💚

P.S. OMFG THE FOOD

🤌🏽 😋❗️

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Holy Adam's apple swell. Introducing and sharing all of this with you has been one of the most fulfilling travel experiences of my life.

Thank you for trusting me (and yourself) enough to finally take the leap. 💙💚

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Ashlie Woods's avatar

Feeling this 😭

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Right?!

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Lisa Wiedmann's avatar

Ahhh, love the narration! I love reading your stuff, but hearing you made it come to life.

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Aw, thanks Lisa! 🙏🏼✨

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romantic fugitive.'s avatar

The lime you’re allowed to have!

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Can't wait to squeeze one over a street taco!

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romantic fugitive.'s avatar

or over pad thai?

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Adrian Landin's avatar

In all my years in Thailand, I’ve only had Pad Thai twice – but yes, I'd smash the shit outta some right now. 🤤

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romantic fugitive.'s avatar

ohh why? do you not like pad thai?

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Adrian Landin's avatar

I like it okay. But there are so many tastier options!

Are you Thai?

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romantic fugitive.'s avatar

okay fair! and no I'm not! i look like i could be though!

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Keri Toitaha's avatar

You took me right back to Thailand with this one 🙏🏾💙

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Adrian Landin's avatar

If you know you know! 🤘🏼🇹🇭

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Janice | Travel & Photography's avatar

Loved the description and write up on Thailand. I've been before but your post reminds me I gotta return!

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Thanks for reading, Janice!

Hope you get back one day soon- when you do, let me know if you want any recommendations! 🤘🏼🇹🇭

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Kate Johnson's avatar

Narrate every story, please! It brings your beautiful imagery to life in a new way. Love it. 💚

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Because I get so easily tongue twisted and have to start over, it's tedious and time consuming—but I won't lie, I love hearing that it provides a rich experience for the listener.

Thanks for the feedback, Kate!

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Katherine Poe's avatar

Excellent!! ❤️

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Thanks for reading, KP! 🙏🏼

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Katherine Poe's avatar

I listened to the audio and thought it sounded perfect!

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Adrian Landin's avatar

Other than when my screen timed and blacked out at the 2:07 mark. 😆

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Kristin Graham's avatar

Hey fellow traveler and friend! I think you took up asmr story telling! Your voice is very calming and all of the descriptions of everything you do makes me feel like I am there. Believe me I would love to travel like you do it's so very interesting and I love all of the history of all the the things you get to see as you go through your adventures!

Safe travels my friend. Keep up the great work!

Your Friend,

Kristin Graham

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Adrian Landin's avatar

It brings me joy to know the way I describe these places makes it feel like you're there. That’s one of the goals.

I hope one day you get to experience some of this SE Asian magic for yourself, it really does change how you see the world.

Always appreciate you being along for the ride, Kristin! 🤘🏼🌎

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