For the last 3 years, I’ve written a year in review, and it’s no surprise why I almost skipped writing one this year. I went back and checked out my old posts and was reminded of some cool stuff that I had forgotten about, and it inspired me to write a 2020 post. Has this […]
My Year in Review: 2019
The last two years, I did a year-end review about my life and travels. I’m going to be completely honest and admit that I almost forgot this year. Do you ever get so caught up in everything you have to do that you forget to stop and look at where you came from? That’s been […]
Osho Tapoban: My Night Meditating with a Cult
The story of Osho Tapoban is beyond fascinating. I’d heard a few people talk about a meditation center set in the hills near Kathmandu, and when I began to dig just a little deeper, an insane story enveloped me. Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho, was an extremely controversial spiritual guru who gained fame in […]
A Hundred Warm Welcomes at Kaina Bazaar
A few weeks ago, I set off on an unusual journey. I would be joining what looked like a motorcycle gang headed into the Mid-Western Region of Nepal. Despite my time in the country, I’d never traveled further than Butwal, a city far from the Mid-Western Regions border. The mid-west seemed like a far off […]
My Year in Review: 2018
You know what they say, “New Year, new you!” It’s a quote I love and hate all at the same time. For some reason, we use New Year’s Day as an excuse to become the person we want to be. To me, it seems you could do this any day. You don’t need a new […]
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 […]
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 […]
Experiencing Singing Bowl Therapy in Kathmandu
Dust was blowing in my face as cars raced by while my arm flailed in the air trying to hail a cab. I’d never had trouble finding one before, but today, they all seemed to be occupied. I waved at another, but again saw someone sitting in the front seat. It was occupied. Still, it […]
Learning Muay Thai in Nepal: Week 2
I honestly believe that everything happens for a reason. I had wanted to train for a month of Muay Thai in Thailand, but one thing led to another, and I felt compelled to stay in Nepal. When I met a trainer at a Muay Thai gym, it seemed like such an odd coincidence. I didn’t […]
Learning Muay Thai in Nepal: Week 1
“Do 100 high kicks on each side.” It was a demand, not a question. It wasn’t stern. It was nonchalant, like telling someone to pass the salt at dinner. As if it’d be easy. I looked around and everyone was starting without question or complaint. The first 20 on each side weren’t so bad, but […]