Return to India Part II: Nostalgia in Chandigarh
I think it’s time to invent a new word. There’s a phenomenon I’ve experienced a few, poignant times in my Continue Reading
Return to India Part I: Arriving in Delhi + The Andaman Islands
Intro I’ve lived in a lot of places in my 20s: Hungary, Czech Republic, Argentina, Vietnam, Colombia… Sometimes I’m Continue Reading
Ice Light Wonderland
The first time I heard about Harbin was during a Chinese lesson on weather about two months ago. My teacher Continue Reading
Another Year of Nomadic Blues: Reflections on another year past
Years ago, I had the best New Years Eve of my life. I was in college, partying with my friends, Continue Reading
Christmas Cheer in China
Merry Christmas! My Christmas did not turn out like I had assumed (or hoped). Despite my parents buying tickets and Continue Reading
The Wall
Last weekend, I finally checked off the most iconic of the Chinese tourist attractions and the 6th of the 7 Continue Reading
Three Thanksgivings of China
I’m a bit late to the party, as it’s been a week and a half since Thanksgiving. That’s because here Continue Reading
Fourteen Thousand Miles Away Isn’t So Far: Keeping Close with My Mom from Vietnam — Friend For The Ride
When I was in Vietnam this summer, I had an extremely difficult decision. My relationship was falling apart, I was Continue Reading
Adjusting to Life in China
你好朋友! I’ve officially been in China a little over a month and finally started to feel “settled.” I have a Continue Reading
Nĭ Hăo— Moving to China
Nĭ Hăo, friends! An incredibly long delay! I can use the excuse, “my life is sort of crazy right now” Continue Reading