“You were right”
Here is some of the best advice my friends gave me before I set off to travel around the world solo.
Category: Travel
My rules for walking the Camino — and “Never take a bus” is not one of them
Many pilgrims start the Camino with a few rules on their minds.
A kinder, gentler start to the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago is 800km long pilgrimage through northern Spain. It takes most people 30-35 days to complete. That’s 20-30 km of walking every day. There is no right or wrong way to walk the Camino. Some people walk every step in one trip. Some people walk it in pieces over many years. Some…
Vipassana meditation: 10 days of misery that left me at peace
“Students say that this course is the toughest endeavor of their life.” I scan this line in my email over and over again. I am hoping my plans will become less frightening. It’s not working. In a few hours, I am heading off to a 10 day vipassana meditation course. The rules are strict. For…
Getting over the fear of travelling solo
I’m officially halfway through my first long term solo trip! Two months flew by so fast. A few people have asked me what it’s like and how I got over that fear of setting out on their own. So I thought I’d share a few things I’ve learned so far. 1) Practice going out alone…
Mardi Himal Trek: Alternative to the Annapurna Base Camp & Himalayan Hidden Gem
When were first thinking about going trekking in Nepal, we limited ourselves to the three popular choices: Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp. Little did we know just how much else is out there! We didn’t book anything ahead of time, which gave us the chance to to learn from other trekkers…
Poon Hill: A Short Trek in the Annapurna Region of Nepal
Poon Hill is a very popular trek in the Annapurna Region of Nepal — and for good reason. It’s a great way to get a taste of the mountains if you have a short period of time. The highlight of the trip is hiking up to Poon Hill see the sunrise over the mountains. Poon…
Some things I learned in Cambodia.
We drove from Cambodia to the border of Thailand. It was nearly 37 C and sunny. It is even hotter inside the immigration building. There were hundreds of bodies crammed into this small room. Most of them are Cambodians returning to Thailand for work after going home for New Years. “This way, this way!” Someone…