If you ask me, the key benefit of making yourself freer and more flexible is being able to take advantage of great opportunities when they come up. Less baggage, more options. So I was excited when I discovered (through the serendipity of Facebook) that a friend of mine was about to embark on some extended…
My Travels
Around the World in 7 Links
Today we’re going to take a little trip… I’ve selected stories from 7 different spots across the globe and put together a ’round the world jaunt just for you. So sit back, fasten your seat belt, and get ready to depart! # 1 – First, we’ll snake our way down through Central America to the…
5 Busy Days in Cairo
I’ve been struggling with how to tell you about my recent trip to Cairo, which is funny since my friends and family can attest that I’ve hardly stopped talking about Egypt since returning, especially with the return to Tahrir and elections. Even in talking about it though, I’m not sure I’ve done it justice. The…
Khan el-Khalili Souk – Cairo, Egypt
Having heard that Khan el-Khalili, a major souk in Islamic Cairo, was great to see in the evening, we made the trek across town to see it after a long day of touring the pyramids in Giza. I was very glad to be with companions for the visit to the souk, including the men who accompanied…
Egypt Bound
In a little more than 24 hours, I’ll be headed to Egypt! Cairo specifically, via London. There will be plenty of big firsts on this trip – my first Muslim country, my first spot in Africa and the Middle East, and my first group tour ever. The event (sounds better than tour!) is hosted by…
Wandering in Portland’s Washington Park
The best thing about this walk is how you spill out into the thick of the city after walking for an hour or so alone in the trees.
Contrasting Shopping Experiences
Entering the mall “[Gopal] saw that it was a huge double-storeyed building with soft music piped everywhere, discreet lighting throwing an actually welcoming glow, rows of shops, some simply decorated…
Arranged Marriages & Many Paths to Love
From a TV ad for an Indian dating website geared toward parents marrying their kids, to monumental historical changes in marriage, this post asks whether the underlying love differs at all in different types of marriages?
Impressions of India
The overriding feeling I had during my two weeks in India was a sense that I had barely scratched the surface. Before, during, and even now after the trip is over, I’m still intrigued by the vast array of everything Indian…
Bandh in Bangalore
A general strike in Bangalore called a bandh brings my work, the city, and any exploring to a halt. Sitting in my hotel room, I’m reminded that “a good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”
