Who was I to insist that any parent send their young child hours away, to schools without proper infrastructure, often to be raised by someone else (when boarding was necessary due to limited options)? Who was I to tell a…
We walk almost 3km when the familiar understanding that time and distance do not have concrete meaning in India, hits me. I don’t know why I am ever surprised by this fact. Any utterance of “it’s not very far” while…
Traveling indefinitely may seem to many like a rich person’s dream. One of the first thing that jumps to most people’s minds is “how could we possibly afford that?!” In reality, long term travel does not have to break the…
I have been a vegetarian to varying degrees for the past eight years. For most of that time, I was pescatarian- meaning I occasionally ate fish. Other forms of meat, including pork, beef, and poultry in any form, has not…
The traveling lifestyle we have decided to embrace has already been undeniably wonderful. However, for those of you who think that traveling is nothing but beaches, sunsets, and constant adventure, let me share a little reality check we recently experienced….…
Its funny how the universe has a way of forging its own path, without regard sometimes for our whims. We like to think that our lives are in our control and we can, as if using lego pieces, link block…
Note: I have known Tina and Adolfo since I first visited their hostel several years ago. When we visited them recently, Adolfo offered us a chance at a discounted scuba diving experience in exchange for an honest review of his…
Caye Caulker, Belize is full from end to end with hotels and hostels. There is sure to be something to suit anyone’s criteria. We do our best to travel cheaply and so we tend to stay in hostels. Cheap hotels…
We were forced to give a bribe at the border. I never thought it would be us, of course. We had been warned and knew to just say no and be firm. There is absolutely no legal exit fee out…
“We are all connected even though we cannot see one another. We cannot see what comes ahead, we can only try to work together to get to where we are going.” Our small group of five is standing in a…