Mount Emei: Sacred Spaces of Sichuan
I was there at Emei Shan (Mount Emei), yet another sacred spot, after Yubeng and Lugu Hu (Lugu Lake), two outwardly contrasting locales that had a comparable significance as a sacred place for Buddhism in southern China. China. Emei Shan is one of the four holy Buddhist mountains situated in China. Situated a few hours […]
The best way to play with elephants in Thailand
One of the things that had me most excited about my journey to Thailand was the potential of engaging with the elephants. I wanted to get up and go closer to these lovely regal beasts. I wanted to witness them going through the bush and blowing water from their trunks like in NatGeo videos and […]
10 portraits of happiness around the world
“You don’t take a photo with just a camera. You bring to the photographic act all the images you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.”-Ansel Adams Traveling alone is a gift. The road of self-discovery, conquering phobias, and growing independence are rewards I intended […]
Gorgeous Mountains You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Sichuan China
Sichuan province in China has been full of great climbs that I had never heard of else and would never have known existed. That was all leaked to me when, at a hostel in a town between Chengdu and Lugu Lake, an eager hostel worker sat down with me and told me every spot she […]
Why Traveling Alone to Mozambique Was My Best Decision Ever
I went down to the beach after leaping off the boat after an incredible day of scuba diving in Tofo, Mozambique. The white sand cracked under my feet as the waves rolled softly. I had just seen a whale shark underwater and I was in paradise. It had taken me many days of grueling bus […]
My Solo Trip in Mozambique
When this piece goes live, I am sitting on a bus from Johannesburg to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. If I’m honest, I’m a little afraid. I keep telling myself that things will be OK but honestly, I have no idea what to anticipate. I woke up to a bizarre message a week and a […]
Looking for Authentic Hawaii and Found It in Molokai
We traveled in the rented vehicle, and the other locals were astonished when they spotted Greg in the driver’s seat, their faces turning from bewilderment to astonishment and excitement. Greg was dressed in traditional Hawaiian garb, and I wore a lei he crafted from a massive leaf. I’ve always kept it on my wall for […]
Discover the Hidden Wonders of The Apostle Islands’ Sea Caves
Picture this: it’s one of those evenings when the moon rises and everyone shouts “wow! because even though we’ve all seen him many times before, that night he simply managed to seem super, mega, big like a cartoon. I have never seen such a huge moon before rising. The sun was sinking perfectly opposite the […]
Äkäslompolo: A Must-see Destination for Nature Lovers
“Finland is a rich country. What did they have? They have Nokia phones and plywood. How did they get so rich? Because they are free.”PJ O’Rourke Hello and welcome to the Arctic Circle. I’m specifically referring to käslompolo and Ylläsjarvi, which are located on opposing sides of the mountain from the Ylläs ski resort and […]
Burning Man Postcards
For the past five years, Burning Man has become a yearly pilgrimage in my life. It’s the type of environment where individuals may learn something new about themselves, and occasionally even something deeper that goes beyond themselves. That type of reoccurring spark in mind is my favorite. It’s the equivalent of pushing the reset button. […]