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…
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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.
Clifford Holland & His Tunnel
I’d often wondered how the tunnel was actually built. How did it impact workers? And, who does that kind of work anyways? No need to wonder anymore.
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.”
Video: I Am Not a Drug Mule & Other Stories from Medellin
Everyone seems interested to hear more about my trip to Medellin, and I’m more than happy to oblige. I’ve had fun telling these three stories to friends and family since I’ve been back so I decided to do a video to share them with you.
Ringing in the New Year with a Boom!
As we rounded a bend in the road somewhere between Medellin and Santa Fe de Anitoquia, I saw what looked like dead bodies sitting propped up against a fence on the side of the road. These people-sized dolls sold along the road are part of an odd new year’s tradition.
Off the Beaten Path Alone in Colombia
I like to think of myself as someone who isn’t afraid to venture off the beaten path, but thinking back over my trips abroad made me realize that I wasn’t earning the title I had bestowed upon myself. It was time to live up to the title or change my tune.
