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 […]
Experiencing Reiki in Nepal: What it’s like
“I want you to sit up straight and when I ring the bell halfway through, you’ll lay down on your back. Try to feel the energy in my hands and focus on it moving through your body. If you experience a feeling, don’t fight it. Let it happen. Maybe you’ll feel happy, sad, sleepy. If […]
Book Review: Almost French by Sarah Turnbull
Generally, I tend to read memoirs about places I want to visit or historical periods in different countries. I’m not exactly sure how Almost French by Sarah Turnbull ended up on my reading list. Perhaps a friend recommended it or it showed up in a Goodreads email. Regardless of how it crossed my path, I’m […]
Seeing an Astrologer in Nepal: What it’s like
The sweet smell of rotten fruit fills the air. Probably offerings to the gods left in the Kathmandu heat for too long. A baby goat is tied up nearby, and a man wearing white linen clothing sits close while chanting. Dust churns in the air as motorbikes speed past, honking at one another to signal […]
Bardia National Park Safari: What it’s like
I’m so excited about this post because it’s the first guest post to be published on this blog! I never really considered having guest posts before, but my friends Kelsy Rushing and Ben Feinberg told me the story of their Bardia National Park safari one evening, and it had me laughing so hard that I […]