Thinking of volunteering internationally? You’re in the right place. Grab a cup of tea–it’s a long one (or skip to the end for the main points, if you’re in a hurry). I have always wanted to volunteer abroad. My whole life. So, for four years, I saved the money I made from my photography business […]
Airport Highlight: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CMB) is located in Mumbai, India. The airport is quite large given the massive population of Mumbai, which has over 18 million residents, and according to the airport’s official website, they handled over 45 million passengers from 2016-2017. On my way back from Sri Lanka, just over one month ago, I […]
Sri Lanka Diaries: Hiking Pidurangala Vihara and Sigiriya Rock
In the Central Province of Sri Lanka you will find, side-by-side, two massive rocks jutting out of an otherwise flat terrain. These rocks are Pidurangala Vihara, an ancient rock temple, and Sigiriya Lion Rock, an ancient fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. One weekend during my month-long volunteer trip to Sri Lanka, my friends and […]
Sri Lanka Diaries: 24 Hours in Colombo
Colombo is Sri Lanka’s capital city and most populated area with 5.6 million residents. Its skyline is distinctive with the stunning Lotus Tower and eye-catching Altair Towers. It is the most commercial area of Sri Lanka and has lots of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. There is a strong colonial vibe and is also very modernized, however, […]
Packing Tips for Traveling for Extended Periods
I just returned from a four-week volunteer trip in Sri Lanka. It was the longest I had ever gone abroad, and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to fit everything I’d need into one suitcase. But then I thought about the incredible people who travel for months on end with nothing but a backpack. I […]