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
expat life
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