Shattering the Rules: Deconstructing the The Family Game (Kazoku Geemu) by Vago Damitio The Family Game (Kazoku Geemu), a film by Yoshimitsu Morita, is, on the surface, the story of a contemporary Japanese family who hires a tutor to help the youngest son raise his grades so that he can get into a better high…
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CD Damitio is a Honolulu based storyteller and #Web3 pioneer. Editor of Vagobond Magazine and author of books that focus on the places where technology, travel, political, and the religious/philosophical meet. http://vagobond.cent.co | http://vagobond.com @vagobond
Sketches of Frank Gehry a Very Short Review
Sketches of Frank Gehry a very short review by Vago Damitio Interesting to see how one man escaping from the strict disciplines of his craft can change the feel of entire cities. Gehry is eminently likable and it is easy to sympathize with him. His designs are sometimes awe inspiring and sometimes they just don’t…
Welcome to 2021 – Aloha to the World!
We made it through what may have been the most difficult year of our lives. Here we are. This year, I’m going to change my focus on Vagobond a bit. My intent is to publish 1-2 articles per week. Since I’m not traveling much these days – (and who is?) I’m going to start out…
Vagobond Predictions 2008 – 2021
In terms of Vagobond.com, I”m making a few resolutions and additions that I hope will be beneficial to readers and that will help to make not only your travels, but also your lives more enjoyable.
What I’m Reading – The Art of Thinking by Ernest Dimnet
I don’t read as much as I used to, but I still usually have about a dozen books going at a time – they just don’t turn as frequently as they used to. It occurred to me that not only might it be useful to my readers to share what I am reading and any…
Around the World with 40 Bloggers – From Lonely Planet
Around the World with 40 Lonely Planet Bloggers introduces readers to the world of professional travel blogging. Lonely Planet knows what it takes to produce amazing travel writing and photography, and these bloggers are producing up-to-date live content from around the world while still managing to travel. Read on to get a free copy.
Book Review: The 4-Hour Chef by Tim Ferriss – The Boys Big Book of Bragging and Party Tricks
The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life by Timothy Ferriss Review by Vago Damitio I hate Tim Ferriss.*** I hate him because he is so god-damn good at what I’d like to be good at. He’s a genius and whether that genius is like…
Tenerife Playa De Las Americas
The Playa de Las Americas inthe Canary Islands just off of Africa’s West Coast is a divine place for tourists, especially the beaches.
A Moment in Istanbul
I am working in Istanbul, staying in a small apartment that looks out on a city state of ships at rest in the Marmara Sea waiting for their chance to go up the Bosphorus and reach the Black Sea and the many Russian and Central Asian ports it holds.
Neither a Traveler Nor a Tourist – Are You A Moovist ?
I’ve met lots of people who are away from home. Among the backpacker crowd there is always that cute declaration that they’re not tourists, but travelers.