Day hike to Mt. Bisoke in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Climbing Mt. Bisoke in Rwanda

Climbing Mt. Bisoke in Rwanda

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I had heard really good things about Rwanda – from breathtaking volcanic landscapes, to being one of the cleanest and safest African countries. Of all the places I had traveled to during the Covid pandemic, Rwanda surprised me the most with it’s really well thought out, logical and completely digitized approach to PCR testing for arriving tourists. It was heartening to see how quickly the nation has come together to recover from its troubled past and build a national identity….

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What is Temezcal? An ancient healing ceremony for the mind, body and soul
Temezcal – a healing ceremony for mind, body and soul

Temezcal – a healing ceremony for mind, body and soul

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Temezcal ceremonies may be closely following the trend line of Yoga sessions worldwide – fashionable, seeing broad acceptance and often misinterpreted. From Bronx to Ibiza, you can easily find a Temezcal ceremony of your liking today. However, the Temezcal roots can be traced back all the way to pre-Hispanic days in Meso-America – when they were reserved for the upper warrior class for healing and restoration. An ancient tradition Temezcal, meaning house of hot stones in Náhuatl, is as much…

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Can I travel to Mexico right now?
Spending a month traveling in Mexico during the pandemic

Spending a month traveling in Mexico during the pandemic

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A little frustrated by the ongoing events, I packed my bags, sold everything, left Seattle and hit the road to travel – not knowing how long and where all. I didn’t know how time on the road will be – especially with so much uncertainty in the air, and continuously evolving travel policies. I knew for sure that it wouldn’t be easy, but I was determined to make it work.

Best weekend trips from Barcelona

Best weekend trips from Barcelona

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Catalunya is a fascinating region to travel in, and it’s unfortunate that most people never venture outside Barcelona. During my month-long visit to Spain, I rented a car, allowing me to see the country at my own pace, with most of my time spent in Catalunya and Andalucia. In this post, I share the best weekend trips from Barcelona.. Montserrat Often known as the symbol of Catalan Nationalism, Montserrat is perhaps the most important religious destination in all of Catalan….

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Paro Takstang is a beautiful monastery near Paro, Takstang. Often known as Tiger's Nest, it is one of the best day hikes in Bhutan
Independent day hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery in Paro, Bhutan

Independent day hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery in Paro, Bhutan

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Legend has it that in the 8th century Indian guru Padmasambhava flew from Tibet on the back of a tigress to a cliff top near Paro, Bhutan. He later anointed this place to become a monastery. Hence the name Taktsang, meaning Tigress’s liar. Today, his body is said to be sealed and preserved in a chorten in the monastery. Flying into Paro Paro Taktsang, known as Tiger’s Nest, is perhaps Bhutan’s most iconic landmark. If you are flying into the…

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