(July 2024) In the last few years, I have been inspired by bigger-than-life characters. Some are dead (Ramanujan, Krishnamacharya, etc) and those still alive, I probably will not get to meet (Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, Jordan Peterson, Edward Witten, Leonard Susskind, etc.). The closest I will ever come to know them is through their work and appearances - books, podcasts, interviews, pdf, etc. By reading about them, I feel like I also got a personal time with them, seeing through their lenses, learning from their experience and getting a point-of-view of their perspective. I find that so enriching.
(May 2017) I used to limit this section to fabulous people. But hey, I'd like to feature people I met along the way whether fabulous or just people. Peoplescape make up the social fabric I tread on. Perhaps the person is interesting...perhaps the conversation was interesting...perhaps the encounter was memorable.
(May 2006) I'm beginning to write about people I haven't seen in years. Creating a "Peoplescape" section is timely. It paves the way to focus more on the people I've met (or read about) along the way instead of inserting them as a snippet in a blog. They deserve their own story. Like I always say, the next magnificent life I'll meet is just around the bend.
-- Gigit (aka TheLoneRider)
- US President Donalld Trump November 7, 2024
- Generations: Baby Boomers to Gen Alpha November 4, 2024
- Christopher Langan: 200 I.Q. November 3, 2024
- Steve Jobs Aug 6 - Sep 26, 2024
- Jordan Peterson July 28, 2024
- Elon Musk April 4 - July 22, 2024
- 2023: Peoplescape Yearend Review Dec 31, 2023
- The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin November 30, 2023
- Henry Kissinger: War Criminal November 29, 2023
- Banksy November 9, 2023
- Joe Rogan November 7, 2023
- Sri M - Indian Guru June 25, 2023
- Kris Visits Siquijor Mar 17 - Apr 15, 2023
- Exploring Siquijor with Marky Mar 25 - Apr 11, 2023
- Heeeere's Johnnie! Feb 26, 2023
- The 'Bad Guy' of Siquijor Feb 15, 2023
- Immortals Who Walk Amongst Us Dec 23, 2022
- Cebu City Peoplescape Dec 4, 2022
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Oct 10, 2022
- The Fence Sitters Aug 8, 2022
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Jul 31, 2022
- Alexandra David-Neel Jun 12, 2022
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Apr 30, 2022
- Tom Maher's Muay Thai Fight Apr 8, 2022
- Krishnamacharya: his Life and Teachings Apr 7, 2022
- Peoplescape Mar 31, 2022
- February Chronicles 2022 Feb 28, 2022
- Welcoming the New Year Jan 31, 2022
- Jiddu Krishnamurti Jan 23, 2022
- Moran Cerf Jan 5, 2022
- Donald Hoffman Jan 1, 2022
- 2021: A Year In Review Dec 31, 2021
- Stepping Forward / Reaching Out Oct 31, 2021
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Aug 31, 2021
- Continuing Friendships in Chiang Mai Jun 30, 2021
- Morphing Peoplescape of Chiang Mai May 31, 2021
- Coffeemates, Breadmates and Yogamates in Chiang Mai Jan-Mar 2021
- Guess Who's Coming to Bread Day? Mar 1, 2021
- Are You My Queen? Feb 25, 2021
- Big John: The Life Story of John Gokongwei Jr. Jan 24, 2021
- Heartbreak in every Song Jan 24, 2021
- 2020: A Year in Review Dec 31, 2020
- Edward Witten: 'the smartest living physicist' Nov 4, 2020
- Srinivasa Ramanujan: Mathematician of the Divine Oct 27, 2020
- Bashar as Channeled by Darryl Anka Oct 26, 2020
- Deepak Chopra: author, lecturer, healer Oct 12, 2020
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Aug-Sep 2020 Sep 30, 2020
- Shifting Peoplescape of Chiang Mai July 31, 2020
- The Podcast Series: Alan "Heart Math" Strydom Jul 17, 2020
- Peoplescape of Nong Khai Jun 17, 2020
- Dr. Joe Dispenza: Activating the Pineal Gland Jun 11, 2020
- Wim Hof: Mind Over Physiology June 1, 2020
- Graham Hancock: Author, Journalist, Host of Ancient Civilizations May 20, 2020
- Mantak Chia: Multiple Orgasm Guru May 17, 2020
- Dorian Yates: Evolution of a BodyBuilder May 12, 2020
- David Icke: Conspiracy Realist May 4, 2020
- Nong Khai with Cheng Mar 18 - Apr ???, 2020
- Friends, Coffeemates and Breadmates (Dec 2019) Dec 31, 2019
- Coffeemates and Breadmates (Nov 2019) Nov 30, 2019
- Coffeemates and Breadmates (Oct 2019) Oct to Nov 5, 2019
- The Conscious Peoplescape of Chiang Mai Aug 31, 2019
- Kaleidoscope of Chiang Mai's Peoplescape July 27, 2019
- Farewell Picnic with Alan and Nicola July 15, 2019
- Bruce Lipton: Epigentics to Transcend Genes June 24, 2019
- The Outsiders (people you need to push out of your sacred circle) May 31, 2019
- The Fascinating Peoplescape of Ho Chi Minh City Apr 23-30, 2019
- Peoplescape of Chiang Mai Jan 24 - Mar 13, 2019
- Peoplescape of Hanoi Jan 6-24, 2019
- Peoplescape at the Wat Pa Tam Wua Forest Monastery Dec 12 - Jan , 2019
- The Wonderful People I met in Danang, Vietnam Nov 8 - Dec 8, 2018
- Revolving Peoplescape of Bangkok Oct 8 - Nov 8, 2018
- CouchSurfing in Yangon Oct 6, 2018
- Mundo Lingo Yangon at 50th Street Cafe Sep 25, 2018
- Outside Looking In Aug 29, 2018
- Peoplescape of Ho Chi Minh City Aug 7-27, 2018
- Mike Chong Aug 8, 2018
- Peoplescape: Bangkok July 10-24, 2018
- Peoplescape of Dharamshala, India June 14 - July 8, 2018
- Peoplescape of Rishikesh May 18 - June 13, 2018
- Satsang (spiritual discourse) by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati May 21, 2018
- Marooned by Ed Stafford Dec 4, 2017
- Roger Ver Nov 29, 2017
- Breakfast Talk with Tagbilaran's Finest Oct 8, 2017
- Lazarus June 12, 2017
- Barakki May 7, 2017
- Celebrating Friendship in Cebu City Jan 27-Feb 6, 2017
- Duterte Mania in Davao Oct 12, 2016
- Tirumalai Krishnamacharya Oct 5, 2016
- Jin in Davao Sep 29, 2016
- The Fabulous Dabawenyos Aug 22-, 2016
- Peoplescape of Singapore Aug. 8-22, 2016
- Andrea Paige - Health Crusader and Yogini July 18, 2016
- Encounters with the 3 Gurus in Penang Jun 17, 2016
- Chiang Mai's Amazing Peoplescape Apr 9-23, 2016
- Satoshi Nakamoto (Bitcoin Creator) Dec 8, 2015
- Peoplescape and Synergy July 19, 2015
- Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew Mar 23, 2015
- Counsel with the Wise Old Man of Bao Loc - Nguyen Duc Son Nov 12-15, 2014
- Vaibhav Rana (Yogi) Jan 1, 2014
- Fab People: Jeanne Torrefranca (Yogini) Dec 25, 2013
- Singapore Girl July 21, 2013
- Mystery Lady of GenSan Dec 15, 2012
- Dr. Angel C. Alcala (Marine Biologist) Sep 30, 2011
- Silver Surfer Mar 14, 2011
- Julian Assange (Journalism Activist) Dec 21, 2010
- Manny Pacquiao (World Champion Boxer) Nov 16, 2010
- Modern-Day Enlightened Beings Nov 11, 2010
- Tim Berners-Lee (developed the World Wide Web) Nov 2, 2010
- Charlene C. Tan (Smart Student) Jul 11, 2010
- S.N. Goenka (Meditation Guru) May 29, 2010
- A Tale of Two Foreigners Apr 26, 2010
- Alastair Duncan (GIS Guru) Mar 1, 2010
- Bruce Lee (Martial Artist) February 3, 2008
- Romeo Lee (Rock Star) September 3, 2007
- Working Class Fab People May 31, 2007
- Shifu Shi Yan-Ming (Shaolin Monk) October 6, 2006
- Chris Larsen (Adventurer) June 29, 2006
- Father Terry Gallagher June 25, 2006
- Andrew Tan (Human Resources Executive) June 22, 2006
- Cooking With Aklay (Chef) June 5, 2006
- Joel Disini (IT Executive) May 17, 2006
- Sonny Barger (Hells Angels Biker) January 26, 2006
- Alone Again in the Cordillera May 9, 2005
- The Cordillera with Aklay May 8, 2005
- Master Ong (Tai-Chi Master) April 16, 2005
- Mayi Oct 31, 2004
- Next Time You Use my Car, Walk my Dog Jul 31, 2004
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Spiritual Guru) April 12, 2003
- Thor Heyerdahl (Adventurer) April 7, 2003
- Conversation with Kiran Sohal, my Yogini February 5, 2003
- Lee Kuan Yew and Ferdinand Marcos Jan 26, 2003
- Pizza Nite with Jen, Emylee, Fr. Gallagher Jan 25, 2003
- Eleanor Roosevelt Oct 22, 2002
- Last Day Aug 3, 2002
- Julia Clarete Aug 2, 2002
- Orlana D'Souza: My Good Samaritan Apr 11, 2002
- John Stamstad (Ultra Marathon Mountain Biker) October 1, 2001
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