The Hunt, Risk, and Thrill of Swedish Ice Skating
Frida, my local Swedish friend, pulled her car to a stop in front of a frozen lake outside of Östersund, Sweden. It was 2 pm, and the winter sun was already beginning to set....
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What to Pack for a Trip Around the World: Thoughts from an Experienced Backpacker
A COMMON QUESTION people ask me as an experienced traveler is what they should pack for their trip around the world or what to pack for a backpacking trip. What you should bring will...
Hindu Wedding Ceremony Explained in English: KannadaTraditions
I DIDN’T REALIZE how drastically diverse the matrimonial traditions and rituals are for each state in India when I first set out to research traditional Hindu wedding ceremonies. I learned a bit about Southern...
Review: Donatella Luxury Service Apartment in Koramangala, Bangalore
LOOKING FOR a service apartment in Koramangala, India? With some generous help from local friends, Austin and I were able to find a luxury service apartment in Koramangala called Donatella Luxury Service Suites. Donatella is...
Holi in Bangalore: the Festival of Colors
When I threw open the curtains on the morning of March 6, I knew something wasn’t right. It was supposed to be Holi—the famous Festival of Colors where people throw colored chalk at each...
A Singapore Must: Unlimited Cheese and Chocolate Buffet + Infinity Pool
Singapore is a dazzling country. There is much to do, but this is my most pressing recommendation. It almost broke the budget for us poor travelers, but who can say no to unlimited cheese and chocolate...
Authentic Amazon Rainforest Tour
Most people probably don’t dream of waking up on their honeymoon in the Amazon Rainforest to the sight of their own feet (bridal pedicure still intact) tangled up in mosquito netting strung around a...
Sand Boarding in Peru
Yes, that is me, and no, that is not snow. A lot of people, myself included, are not familiar with the biodiversity that Peru has to offer prior to visiting. David Bellamy, an English...
