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We’re not always honest with ourselves are we? Sometimes, it’s hard to see the truth or we just choose not to see it. What does it mean to step into our truth? Is it radical honesty? Is it embodying your values and standing in integrity?  Recently, I had to check myself. Coming back to Pai, has be nourishing in some ways and completely exhausting in others. High season is upon us and it’s only going to get more intense from here. There are certain intentions that I set for my

Have you ever heard of this place called Pai? (Pronunciation: pie) It’s a magical wonderland where circus hippies from the future spin fire at night and nerd out in earthy cafes by day. Yes, this place actually exists. It’s my favorite in the world. “What’s your favorite country?” non-travelers usually ask me. The answer has never been clear, but last year, I found Pai which means the answer is Pai. The Basics Pai isn’t technically its own country, but it is its own world. Th

On my way back to Thailand, I had an idea to stop in Turkey. Neil had the same thought so we decided to make it a date and go together....

If you haven’t heard of the Louvre, it’s apparently one of the most famous museums in the world. Home to the Mona Lisa and known for its...

I’ve been in France for a month now. In addition to staying on a farm and in a hotel, I’ve also stayed in some airbnbs. As a seasoned...

Summer in Europe continues to inspire me. Last time, I stumbled upon a hippie festival in the UK and this time, I found myself knee deep...

Have you ever found out that you were pregnant and not pregnant at the same moment? Miscarriages are more common than you’d think.  It...

Recently, I completed my first trip to India. The country is enormous! In my three weeks, I only visited 3 places in the northern part,...

I knew it was going to be a mess… I knew it. I knew it! When I first left for Asia, I put India on the top of my list, but after some...

The first time that I visited Bangkok, Thailand, I could’ve sworn I would never be back. Last December, I came to the city for three...

Recently, I satisfied a childhood dream by trekking through the Himalayas. When I was a kid, I was always fascinated by the pictures I...

When I first arrived in Thailand, I wasn’t exactly sure what I was going to do. After some hitchhiking/camping in the south and working...

Disclaimer: If you didn’t already read the article on my time in the temple , maybe go have a gander at that. Reading it isn’t essential...

When I decided that I’d come to Asia, I knew that I’d spend some time in a temple to expand my spiritual practice. Meditation and...

A few years ago, in the early days of 2022, I was walking home from the market with another volunteer, Lorena. We were in the middle of...