First day on the Annapurna circuit
What I packed and how I started the circuit as a solo female backpacker. Hiking the Annapurna circuit solo overContinue Reading
Author: paisleyplayground
Strong Servas Presence in the United Nations
What a year it has been for Servas! From an amazing kick off in South Korea to major transformative changesContinue Reading
Finding My Way: Kathmandu, Nepal
From airport struggles, to being straight up lost, to even finding a bit of romance. Here are a few journal entries from my first few days in Nepal.
Istanbul: The Bridge Between Europe and Asia
Saying goodbye to Budapest, Dana and I eagerly boarded a flight to Istanbul. It has been my dream to goContinue Reading
Budapest, Hungary
Finally I stopped dreaming of Arcata every night. It’s so weird. Sometimes we move our bodies in the real world,Continue Reading
Leaving Community
My car held all that I owned, but leaving felt so strange! It seemed like there was 100 things IContinue Reading
Hopes For the Road Ahead
I moved back to Arcata in September. It’s been a joy to be surrounded by people who know me well.Continue Reading
The Disconnected Generation of Excess
The general wealth that has permeated the American economy over the last half century is a phenomenon that has changedContinue Reading
Italy Itinerary for a Thrifty Traveler
DAY 1: Milan Hitch-hiking in from Charmonix, France, I was immediately blown away by Italy. From quaint Northern towns toContinue Reading
Learning Hindi in India
I never really knew what I would choose if it came down to a superpower. As a kid, that seemedContinue Reading
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