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They Burn Witches in Prague

They Burn Witches in Prague

Every spring, on the eve April 30th, the Czechs celebrate pálení čarodějnic or “the burning of the witches.” I celebrated three years Continue Reading

Asia, Festivals Abroad, India

Holi: Smothered in Color (or How India Dyed My Hair Purple)

Holi: Smothered in Color (or How India Dyed My Hair Purple)

“Don’t wear all white…one bucket of water on you, and you’ll be all transparent as naked.” Rohit warned.

Asia, India

A Week-Long Bhang Hangover

A Week-Long Bhang Hangover

Note: Please make sure you read the first part of this blog, “Nine Circles of Bhang Hell” here before reading Continue Reading

Asia, Festivals Abroad, India

Experimenting with (Legal) Indian Drugs: The Nine Circles of Bhang Hell

Experimenting with (Legal) Indian Drugs: The Nine Circles of Bhang Hell

Note: This is a very dark blog post about a bad trip. This is the most honest account of what Continue Reading

Asia, India

Being Fat in India

Being Fat in India

“You’re fat.” I stood there, completely bewildered, thinking I must have misheard him. “What?” “You are fat,” he repeated, matter-of-factly. Continue Reading

Asia, Festivals Abroad, India

Valentine’s Day Violence in India

Valentine’s Day Violence in India

2017 Update: As I desperately fight my jet lag in an attempt to spend Valentine’s Day with Kelly, one of Continue Reading

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