This might have been one of the coolest experiences that I’ve had. At the sanctuary, the people who care for the elephants work 24/7 365 days a year. They taught us about elephants’ behavior and their well-being. We learned that if there’s some dirt on the side of the elephant, that means that they slept … More Visiting an Elephant Sanctuary
Growing up in Minnesota, it is common practice to shower every day. It is such a mundane habit of turning on the water to warm, jumping into the enclosed shower, and washing your hair and body. Little thought is put in, in fact, it encourages your mind to wander and daydream. When I was preparing … More Showering in the Village-Sonywa
We had been staying in Akha villages in northern Thailand. One day, we drove to a lake to go fishing. Once we were there, we immediately started throwing large rocks from the river to make a wall. The Akha men then put a large bamboo stick over the rock wall as we created a second … More Going Fishing Akha Style
On our first day staying in Sonywa, we visited 8-10 houses. At every house, they served us tea and various snacks like peanuts, chickpeas, beans, and bananas. At one of the houses, an old lady, probably in her 90’s, reached out and touched my hands. She placed them next to hers. She compared the rings … More An Old Woman Highlights My Privilege in a Village
On our first day in Bagan, we rode in horse carriages to visit some famous pagodas. The pagodas were beautiful and the Buddhas inside of them were huge. You can climb one of the pagodas and see amazing views of Bagan. The next day, I explored Bagan on my own. I visited some … More Bagan–The Land of Pagodas
The Ginger Globetrotter 