Travel – David Haldane

February 3, 2022

Embracing the New Normal

By David Haldane Feb. 3, 2022 It started as a mild itch in the throat. It developed into a deep-throated cough. And then I […]

October 14, 2021

Zoom Wedding!

By David Haldane Oct. 14, 2021 The bride looked radiant in her glowing white gown. Directly behind her sat Mom and Dad; she beaming proudly […]

September 30, 2021

Never Enough

By David Haldane Sept. 30, 2021 The more I know about him, the less I like him. His name is Jose Antonio Vargas; a Filipino […]

August 26, 2021

Falling from the Sky

By David Haldane August 26, 2021 The video is shocking. In it, one clearly sees two dots—later identified as human beings—falling to their deaths […]

July 29, 2021

Stuck Behind Walls

By David Haldane July 29, 2021 It could be worse, of course. I could be without Internet, TV and a view of the construction […]

July 22, 2021

Joyriding into Space

By David Haldane July 22, 2021 There was a moment during Richard Branson’s recent space leap that brought it all back. The wonder. The […]

June 24, 2021

Hot!

By David Haldane June 24, 2021 It feels like you’re wrapped in a burning blanket banishing all thoughts and concerns. For a time you try […]

June 16, 2021

The Cavalry

By David Haldane June 16, 2021 Given the current political climate, it’s been a while since I’ve felt much pride in the doings of my […]

June 10, 2021

The Green Lane

By David Haldane June 10, 2021 The relief felt tangible. “Quarantine for vaccinated foreigners eased,” the Business World headline screamed. “The government on Thursday approved […]

April 22, 2021

Horrible Deaths

By David Haldane April 22, 2021 I didn’t know them well in high school. At best, we had a nodding acquaintance. It wasn’t until years […]

April 8, 2021

Crossing Borders

By David Haldane April 8, 2021 One of the happiest days of my life was the one in which my Filipino fiancé arrived in America. […]

January 7, 2021

Landlocked

By David Haldane Jan. 7, 2021 The official notice came on New Year’s Day. “Ban on Entry of Travelers from the United States,” screamed the […]