As I slipped into the warm onsen at a traditional Japanese Ryokan, I realized that staying in a Japanese Ryokan is not just about the accommodation, but about immersing oneself […]

As I slipped into the serene gardens of a traditional Japanese Ryokan, I realized that the notion of a “typical” stay is nothing more than a myth. The truth is, […]

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon the art of getting lost in a new city. It was in a narrow alleyway of Marrakech, where the scent of […]

As I sit here, sipping a warm cup of Turkish coffee in a small café in Istanbul, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve heard people say that finding the […]

I still remember the sensation of walking through the bustling streets of Marrakech, feeling like a small boat adrift in a stormy sea. It was my first taste of culture […]

As I sat in a small café in Tokyo, sipping on a warm matcha latte and flipping through my worn passport, I couldn’t help but think about the journey that […]

As I navigated the winding streets of Marrakech, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of frustration with my limited Arabic phrases. I had downloaded a handful of best language […]

As I sat in a small café in _rural Guatemala_, surrounded by the vibrant colors and sounds of a foreign language, I realized that _finding meaningful volunteer work abroad_ isn’t […]

As I sit here, sipping a warm cup of chai in a small café in Rajasthan, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve been asked about how to stay healthy […]

I still remember the first time I fell in love with street food – it was in a small alleyway in Bangkok, where the smell of sizzling noodles and fresh […]