Tribal Warfare and bloodthirsty tourists – What is Pasola?

Tribal Warfare and bloodthirsty tourists – What is Pasola?

Being struck in the chest by a spear was most definitely not on my Sumba bucket list. Well, that island will teach you to expect the unexpected real quick.So, how did I find myself in the midst of flying spears and galloping horses? As with the vast majority of my...
Black and White Bali

Black and White Bali

Growing up, all I wanted to be was an explorer. The books I read, the movies I watched, they all revolved around that one theme, going to Africa and South America, to Asia and the South Pacific, exploring every last corner of the earth, like Indiana Jones or Charles...
The Endless Summer (my gap year story)

The Endless Summer (my gap year story)

I spent my teen years in a never ending daydream.  Sitting in class, making up elaborate scenarios of how in 10 minutes, I’d walk out of school, get my passport from home and drive to the airport. I wrote detailed stories on the back of math books, drew pictures...
Sri Lanka Travel Journal

Sri Lanka Travel Journal

I remember sitting on the roof of my hostel at sunset right after my 16(ish?) hour flight, drenched in sweat, being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Peaceful and giddy and barefoot and happy. Finally.  I’d escaped Vienna (again!!), and I felt free in a way that you...
A Day at a Yoga Teacher Training

A Day at a Yoga Teacher Training

I did my Hatha Yoga Teacher Training last April in India at Sivananda Uttarkashi. It was a truly transformational experience for me and I’m so glad I did it, but going into it I honestly had no idea what to expect. Our schedule stayed pretty much the same every day,...
Lombok Vegan Food Guide

Lombok Vegan Food Guide

I spent all my time in Kuta (cause all I wanted to do was surf haha) so I don’t know about the rest of the island but the vegan options there were amazing! Its almost like an early mini-canggu, just way different. Ok great description i know but anywayys...