Stories on volunteerism, mindfulness, and responsible travel
Ben and I have spent the past 10 days at the Swan Yoga center in Goa, Southern India. We left Malawi at the end of October, after almost two weeks on project with All Hands. I got the message that my grandfather had passed away while we were there and we made the quick decision … Continue reading Yoga in Southern India
Before leaving Nepal, Ben and I agreed we wanted to continue our work with All Hands. The organization had just started a project in Malawi, Southern Africa building wells for a community that had just come out of a severe drought. We decided to apply for the project and were accepted shortly after. Our start day was Oct. … Continue reading Calcutta the City of Joy
It’s been about two months since our last post from Amritsar. So much has changed in our world since then and now that we are finally getting back to writing it’s hard to remember all the intricate details of our time in Rajasthan and the rest of Northern India. I will try to summarize most … Continue reading A Journey Into India and Hinduism
After the Dalai Lama’s teachings in Dharamsala, Ben and I decided to stay and volunteer for a week. In Dharamsala, and in the nearby town of McCloud Ganj, there are many organizations that have been established to help the Tibetan community adjust to life in exile here in India. We only had about one week before … Continue reading Teaching Tibetans & Staying with Sikhs
Almost 10 years ago while studying in London I read a book called The Art of Happiness. I don’t remember exactly how I came across this book or why I decided to read it, but the content would change my life forever. Since reading this book (and many others on similar topics) I have tried … Continue reading Learning from the Dalai Lama
Ben and I arrived to Northern India 7 days ago. Last weekend, we flew from Kathmandu to Delhi where we spent the night in the airport. We spent several hours in an uncomfortable lounge area, awaiting our flight to Leh, with Nepal still fresh in our minds. We weren’t ready to leave Nepal. Visa permitting, … Continue reading On the Border of India & Pakistan
