Posts Tagged ‘philosophy’
Discovering The Meaning Of Buddhism In Thailand
Sweat trickles down my neck and runs down the small of my back as I desperately try to shake my loose t-shirt and create a breeze. It doesn’t help that it’s unacceptable in Thailand – especially in a temple – to show your shoulders or knees. I groan as yet another person steps on my…Read more...
What Is “Weird” When Traveling?
“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” – Robert Louis Stevenson I hear it all the time – when talking about travel or when friends look at my trip photos – how “weird” certain aspects of other cultures are. But, what is really weird in this enormous world of…Read more...
Eating My First Pet In Ecuador
The body is sliced down the middle, opened like a thick book, on top of sizzling coals. Tiny hands, still with finger nails, reach into the air as if their last plea for help had gone completely unnoticed. Bright white teeth gleem out of mouths open in a scream and faces twist in agony. Apparently,…Read more...
The Downside Of Travel: Family And Friends Who Don’t “Get It”
While I could go on forever about the benefits of travel and how it is a life-enriching experience, I’ve found one major downside to immersing yourself in this world: Dealing with friends and family who don’t understand. Personally, this is something I deal with on a regular basis. It’s not that these people aren’t happy…Read more...
How To Decide Between Slow And Rapid Travel
One of the toughest decisions when planning a trip is deciding whether to get to know one or two areas extensively, or pack in as much as you can at a rapid pace. As someone who has taken both types of trips, I can appreciate the benefits of each. It all depends on your travel…Read more...
How To Prepare For An Extreme Adventure
You know the feeling. You want to go out and play but you have that nagging feeling of nervousness. What if you’re bungee jumping and the line breaks? Skydiving and your parachute doesn’t open? White water rafting and you get sucked under a rapid? While the first time you do something is pretty much always anxiety-inducing, there…Read more...
Conquering My Fear Of Heights At Portland Creek Canyon, Colorado
“Nine out of 10 of the people who canyon here make it safely to the bottom,” assures Bill, our guide from San Juan Mountain Guides. I gulp, peeking over the 50-foot, precarious ledge. My foot accidentally kicks a small rock, sending it crashing incessantly against the side of the mountain. That could be me. Of…Read more...
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