Thirty Years Since Chernobyl: Visiting Ground Zero
In the summer of 2013 I decided that, while in Ukraine, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go into Continue Reading
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
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.
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
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
Irish Ghosts
“This is where the prisoners waited before they went to the execution spot?” I asked again, hoping I misheard. “Yep.” Continue Reading
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
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
A Day in the Life: Teaching English in Prague
My Schedule 06:30 am: I leave my apartment and walk downstairs. It’s black outside and the Prague winter is a Continue Reading