The hot glare of the sun on the other side of the green canvas forces me to open my eyes. It is only eight o’clock and already the air is suffocating. I unzip the flap of my tent and crawl out. Despite the breeze, the heat is barely less, as I stretch before the morning … Continued
It is where east meets west; where poverty meets wealth; where hello’s meet goodbye’s; where departures meet arrivals; where duty-free luxury gifts meet hideaway persons of sex trafficking. It, is the airport. It, is also the place where I most feel free to be myself. As harrowing as it may be for some to sit … Continued
In the Skin of the Vache: Je t’aime Paris –Nabina Das What were you doing with cows in a romantic place like Paris? My friend’s question threw me off for a bit but I didn’t lose time telling her that the cows were one unique reason why my Paris trip of 2006 was a … Continued
In 1975, a 22-yr-old serious and exceedingly responsible American woman left her medium-sized U.S. hometown for a trip to Europe. Three months later she came back with a fresh world view, a newly acquired sense of liberation and memories that would stay with her always. As the oldest of four siblings my childhood and teenage … Continued
As I was walking, I saw this crystal clear lake, glistening from the bright sun. The lake was inhabited by white flawless birds. I saw tourist and locals sitting on the edge of the lake reading, mingling, and enjoying God’s creation like there was no care in the world. As I continued to walk I … Continued
Have you ever thought to visit the New York City in your vacation? If you end up going there, you will find a whole lot of recreational activities in New York City. It is economically a very well-developed city with beautiful and picturesque natural view. It is highly developed in all terms of development like … Continued
It was a Monday morning, I was fourteen years old and the ink had yet to dry on my Japanese exchange student visa. Three things had just crystallized within my culture shocked skull. I was lost, not just a little locationally challenged, but honest to God, ‘which way is north’ confused. I was also utterly … Continued
There is an unkempt park just down from the morning market near my place in Amnat Charoen in eastern Thailand. A paved outer walk is partially shaded by an African Tulip tree in eye-popping orange bloom and by two ancient pink shower trees. In the middle is a man-made pond full of catfish and murky … Continued
“If there is no joy, ease, or lightness in what you are doing, it does not necessarily mean that you need to change what you are doing. It may be sufficient to change the how. “How” is always more important than “what”. See if you can give much more attention to the doing than to … Continued
Boulder Mall is a beautiful place to wander shops, taste delicious food, and be entertained by buskers. Busking is entertaining solely for tips given by spectators. Seriously, if you want an excellent experience- stop and engage a street entertainer. Tip them well, they make their living taking you out of your world and into a … Continued