Here I sit, 2-days until I depart for the adventure of a lifetime in the Himalayas. My outdoor gear is purchased, my hiking shoes broken in, and my paperwork sorted and filed into a plastic folder to withstand the upcoming monsoons in Nepal. I’ve read the books, the articles, and watched videos about altitude sickness, … Continue reading
Less than one week from today I depart for Nepal with my good friend and sorority sister, Ellie, for a trekking adventure of a lifetime. We received a grant from our college (the one and only Ohio Wesleyan University) to study the impacts of tourism on the Tamang people in the Langtang region of Nepal. … Continue reading
Yesterday I read an article titled, Rape of American Women in India Shows how Women Travel with Peril in the L.A. Times. The article deals with the recent rape of a 30-year-old American woman visiting India who was assaulted by the men she hitched a ride back to her hotel from. I’m glad the article … Continue reading
Welcome to Featured Friday! This week I have an excellent guest post for you from the beautiful photography/travel blog, Stream of Light. It’s a little pricier than what I usually post or guest post about, but I thought it was still a great tip and a good deal for your money. I know this will … Continue reading
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