I squinted my eyes and saw the farthest peak in Karakoram Range, Pakistan. I tried to shield my eyes from the intense Sun by placing my thumb and finger on my …
Stok Kangri Trek: A Riveting Trek with an Epic Climax Read More »
In the wake of concerns over travel safety for women following several high profile attacks in Thailand, Brazil, India and Turkey, the wisdom of choosing to travel is being called …
“Just go with the flow.” If anyone has ever given you tips for travel in India, you have likely heard this phrase. It means that unexpected things are bound to …
India can certainly be overwhelming for first-time travelers. It’s complete sensory overload—loud noises; bright colors; various smells ranging from beautiful to horrid; enough spices to last a lifetime; and crumbling …
Travel Tips for India – How to Stay Safe, Cool, and Illness-Free Read More »
My foot is asleep. No, I take that back. My entire leg is asleep. A numb tingling sensation that reminds me of childhood gymnastics shoots upwards through my body. I’ve been sitting …
From the busy hustle and bustle of the streets and local markets, to watching the traffic swerve around the cows that would stand in the middle of the roads—India was …
A Lesson from India: Being Thankful For What I Have Read More »
India has always been at the top of my travel bucket list and it’s the one destination that scared and excited me simultaneously. Just recently, I was able to cross …
Last time we heard from Alex Budak he was exploring a temple full of sacred rats in India. He’s returned to share another of his bizarre stories (he seems to …
Peering around a dark, damp corner, in search of my source of good luck, I was startled as I felt a strange combination of fur and flesh touch my foot. …
