Travel Journal
Bus-Free Through India: Ayurvedic Massage, Not For The Modest
While getting at Ayurvedic massage was an interesting cultural experience in India, I awkwardly learned it was also not for the modest.Read more...
Exploring Germany’s Berlin Wall History, 25 Years After The Fall
On May 23, 1962, a 14-year-old boy named Winfried Tews ran for dear life. Scrambling over the walls and jumping into a canal, desperation propelled him forward. Despite the dangerous situation, despite the people he was leaving behind, despite the guard who was killed in the crossfire, despite the East German border guards shooting at…Read more...
Video: Remembering My First Dose Of Culture Shock (And What I Learned From It)
Have you experienced culture shock? My first dose of culture shock isn’t something that I look back on with disdain. In fact, I’m thankful for these moments of discomfort and learning, which often lead to a transformative travel experience. Think about it. Often our most memorable moments — and the ones we experience the most…Read more...
An Ode To My Mom On Her Birthday
Happy birthday, Mom! In my quest to be more personal on my blog — and to show a very important person in my life appreciation — I’m writing a post dedicated to my mother on her birthday. It’s funny how many full-time nomads and travel junkies I meet on the road, backpacking third world countries…Read more...
An Unusual Celebration: Notes On Losing A Friend (And Keeping Their Memory Alive)
“No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth.” – Robert Southey, English author and poet Tonight, I went to a birthday party. While that may not sound like something worth declaring this wasn’t just any birthday celebration, but an impromptu party…Read more...
Finding True Love At Kiyomizu-dera Temple In Kyoto, Japan
Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto was established during the eighth century, and today is one of the most interesting Japan attractions to visit. Made of wood, the structure has burned down numerous times, although the building we see today — created without nails and featuring a thatched roof — was created in 1633. The story goes…Read more...
From Soba To Shabushabu: 8 Reasons Japan’s Kansai Region Should Be Your Next Trip
I recently took a trip to Japan, exploring the Kansai Region’s many food and cultural offerings. Aside for Kyoto, I had never really heard of the other places I went to, adding an element of excitement to the visit. After spending time in spaces like Uji, Nara, Amanohashidate, Izushi and Osaka — as well as…Read more...
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