These days it’s embarrassing to tell people I am from the U.S. During a time when my country separates children from their families at the border and locks them up in cages; when yet another police officer has killed another innocent black teenager, Antwon Rose, just a few minutes from where I live; when women’s … Continue reading
It’s official. I have one week left in Bangkok before flying out to Delhi. I admit I’m feeling a little sad to leave. It hit me last night after a long day. I had caught an early morning train north with friends to Ayutthaya. We swept through villages and rice fields on the train and … Continue reading
I fanaticize about this woman who is both empowered and safe in the world. She’s independent. When she sets her sights on something, she confidently follows through. She brings other women with her, they support each other. The woman doesn’t compromise on her principles. She’s unafraid to stand up for herself and others. She understands … Continue reading
I made a half-assed effort to be environmentally-conscious my first month in Bangkok. I brought one reusable grocery bag with me from the U.S. that I intended to use daily here, but I didn’t always remember it. I bought plastic water bottles because they were safe and convenient. Sometimes the nice people at 7 Eleven … Continue reading
I think the thing I most admire about him was his bold willingness to be himself and embrace the people and places around him. He wasn’t afraid to fail, to be proven wrong, to be pushed off track and to grow from the experience. He believed that travel should change us and that we should be open to it. He once wrote, “I’m a big believer that you’re never going to find a perfect city travel experience or the perfect meal without a constant willingness to experience a bad one.” Continue reading
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