Nepal is a diverse country with around 125 different ethnic groups and 123 different languages. Before I arrived, I assumed everyone was Nepali and spoke Nepalese. While that is kind of true, there are a variety of different ethnic groups. Further, among each ethnic group there are subgroups. I’ve been lucky enough to make friends […]
2 Years Worth of Lessons Learned from my Bucket List
It was three years ago that I came up with a crazy idea. I would save up money, quit my job, and travel the world. I was tired of letting life pass me by, so I made the ultimate bucket list. It had 20 things I wanted to complete by the time I turned 30 […]
Himalayan Salt Room Therapy: What it’s like
I’m back in the good ole USA trying something you’d expect to find in the Himalayas. Halotherapy also known as salt room therapy. It’s a word I’d never heard of until this week. Halotherapy is a treatment that involves sitting in a room full of Himalayan salt. If you follow my blog, you probably know […]
Book Review: The Sex Lives of Cannibals by J. Maarten Troost
When someone recommends that you read a book called “The Sex Lives of Cannibals” because “It’s really funny” and “You’ll like it a lot” you really can’t help but be curious. What exactly was it about me that made someone recommend a book with this title? The truth is, the book has very little to […]
The Best NYC Museum for Kids 10 & Up: Spyscape
I was scrolling through Instagram seeing the same old pictures. A baby here, a dog there, a woman standing on the beach wearing a flowing dress, another woman on the beach, someone doing yoga, another woman on the beach, and a woman on the beach doing yoga. Then, something dark flew past my screen. I […]
The Best Desserts in Austin Texas Walking/Scooter Tour
I knew I’d be visiting Austin, Texas in September for a Travel Blogging Conference and wanted to make the most out of my trip. When I thought about all the things Austin is known for, it seemed like trying all of the food was the obvious choice. I decided I wanted to go on a […]
The Best Food Trucks in Austin, Tx
When I think of Austin, Texas, I think of food trucks and bright painted murals. That pretty much sums up my time there. I went to Austin for a travel blogging conference and spent my free time eating my way through the city. I had no idea what I was in for until I realized […]
Why You Should Be Angry at the Nepali Price
Something that comes as a huge shock and topic of contempt to people entering Nepal for the first time is the “Nepali Price.” Most tourist attractions, hotels, and even some restaurants offer a “Nepali Price” versus a “Tourist Price.” So why the mass outrage over this? Usually the “Nepali Price” is more than half the […]
The Rise of Female Trekking Guides in Nepal: Feminism in the Mountains
A friend invited me to attend a ceremony honoring three Sherpa women who had just summited Everest, and luckily, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. It was at this presentation that I sat next to Lakhphuti Sherpa. Little did I know, I was sitting next to one of the trail blazers of the female guide […]
River Tubing in Austin, Texas with ATXcursions
I was headed to Austin, Texas for the first ever TravelCon, a convention for travel bloggers based all over the world. Despite my constant travels, I hadn’t actually connected with any bloggers in real life. I wanted to meet like-minded people who do what I do, and who do it successfully. When the opportunity arose […]