Curious Encounters of the Human Kind – Indonesia
Posted on 07. Oct, 2015 by Paul Sochaczewski in Books, Curious Encounters of the Human Kind
This is the second book in a five-book series of unusual (and true) personal travel tales.
Why do prominent modern Indonesian sultans continue love affairs with the Mermaid Queen? Why is the island of Flores Ground Zero for Hobbit sightings? How does a Papuan hunter juggle the preachers and other do-gooders who want a piece of his soul? Why did a now-neglected spice cause historic mayhem among greedy Europeans? Why does it make good business sense to make friends with the dragon princess? Why is discovering a new species almost as good as sex? What is the allure of Waltzing Banana Island? Can an elderly village woman armed with just a broom and gumption kill giant mosquitoes ‘til they’re dead?
Read MoreWallace lecture in Makassar
Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
I will make a presentation on Alfred Russel Wallace: An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles at an international scientific conference to be held by in Makasar, Indonesia between September 4-7, 2012.
Read MoreMalaysia Lecture Tour-Penang and KL
Posted on 12. Oct, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
MALAYSIA LECTURE TOUR October 17-20, 2011 Sponsored by the United States Embassy, Malaysia Penang Kuala Lumpur
Read More“Trust Us. We Know Better Than You Do”
Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in Environment
“TRUST US, WE KNOW BETTER THAN YOU DO” Brown-brown arrogance is the new standard LOIKAW, Burma Bishop Sotero Phamo argues that “the only way for our rural people to join modern society is through education.” Speaking enthusiastically in his diocese headquarters, which houses what is certainly the best school in the region, Bishop Sotero adds […]
Read MoreA la Recherche de Pondy Perdu
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in Curious Travel
A LA RECHERCHE DE PONDY PERDU A visit to Pondicherry invokes a bit of France, and a lot of new India PUDUCHERRY,India As Bastille Day events go the reception was rather tepid – a lackluster speech from the French consul, a few plateaux of fromage and saucisson, and a distinct lack of either fireworks or […]
Read MoreHappy birthday Alfred
Posted on 11. Jul, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in Alfred Russel Wallace and his assistant Ali
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALFRED Is a man’s most valuable possession his bow and arrow or a butterfly or a memory or simply time? What do you give a guy who lived a hundred and fifty years ago? JIRLAI, Aru, Indonesia What do you give a guy who lived a hundred and fifty years ago? I write […]
Read MoreWilderness in Singapore? Who woulda thought?
Posted on 11. Jul, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in Alfred Russel Wallace and his assistant Ali
WILDERNESS IN SINGAPORE? WHO WOULDA THOUGHT? Singapore proved a Coleoptera paradise for Victorian explorer Alfred Russel Wallace; new creatures still emerge BUKIT TIMAH, Singapore Visitors come to Singapore to shop or to learn about other cultures, to close a business deal or attend a conference. A century and a half ago, though, one of Singapore’s […]
Read MoreSharing the Journey: Travel Writing with Style
Posted on 23. May, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
Sharing the Journey: Travel Writing with Style Tuesday, November 7, 2011 Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok Contact: [email protected] _____________ A full day workshop for people who want to write a personal travel blog or article. Includes Paul’s “Ten Tips for Powerful Writing”, writing exercises, considerable class discussion of each writer’s goals and help in framing the […]
Read MoreBreaking Through
Posted on 23. May, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
Breaking Through Intensive workshop in personal travel photography and personal travel writing September 2011 (date to be determined) Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok _____________ Intensive workshop of one full day and one evening. Participants will be required to prepare a personal travel story, based on the tips provided during the first session. These workshops have been […]
Read MoreAlmost Famous
Posted on 23. May, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
Almost Famous July 11, 2011 09.00-17.00 Neilson Hays Library ___________ Exclusive in Thailand. A Master Class in creative non-fiction. For writers who are almost ready for publication, or who want to perfect a particular story. Writers will be expected to submit an almost-finished article/personal essay prior to the workshop, for consideration and positive critique by […]
Read MoreBreaking Through
Posted on 23. Feb, 2011 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
BREAKING THROUGH May 22 2011, Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok Featured workshop in Neilson Hays WordPlay Literary Festival. A workshop for writers and photographers who want to produce engaging articles for publication. Run by Paul Sochaczewski and Gavin Gough, photographer.
Read MoreBreaking Through: How to write and photograph a personal travel story for publication
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Paul Sochaczewski in Writing Workshops
Breaking Through: How to write and photograph a personal travel story for publication First time in Bangkok, limited to 12 participants You’re a voyager, and an insightful soul. A writer. And a photographer. You know you could produce a better article than many of the stories you see in in-flight magazines and daily newspapers. But […]
Read MoreSharing the Journey: Travel Writing with Style
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
Sharing the Journey: Travel writing with style Summer 2011, date to be determined, Jakarta, Indonesia ________ You’ve fought with crocodiles in the Philippines and meditated in a frigid cave in Ladakh. You’ve nibbled grilled grasshoppers in Isaan and had a life-changing conversation with a monk in Laos. You want to share your journey, but aren’t too […]
Read MoreSharing the Journey: Travel Writing with Style
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
Sharing the Journey: Travel writing with style Fall 2011, date to be determined, Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok, Thailand ________ You’ve fought with crocodiles in the Philippines and meditated in a frigid cave in Ladakh. You’ve nibbled grilled grasshoppers in Isaan and had a life-changing conversation with a monk in Laos. You want to share your journey, […]
Read MoreBreaking Through
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Paul Sochaczewski in News and Events
BREAKING THROUGH January 17 and 25, 2011. Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok First time in Thailand. A workshop for writers and photographers who want to produce engaging articles for publication. Run by Paul Sochaczewski and Gavin Gough, photographer. Registration at www.bangkokphotoschool.com
Read More