I spent my first day in Peru mostly asleep – it’s a permission I grant myself whenever I arrive in any new country. However, despite my relative isolation, I noticed something that seems very unique to Peru, or at least…

While generally I don’t go on my trips as a tourist, I do sometimes partake in touristic activities. I have complicated feelings about tourism; on the one hand, I recognize it’s a powerful economic driver, an important source of income…

Upon my return from Nepal, I wrote a blog post about the magic of the goat. The goat exists as a highly functional creature, producing milk and meat, and generally has a likeable comportment. It’s starting to gain popularity in…

I’ve started expanding my horizons in Peru; the past week I’ve been wearing borrowed pink gloves and showing up as the token white girl for Muay Thai classes. It’s a nice use of some pent-up aggression I have, learning how…