I Came for Enlightenment, Stayed for the Selfies
I was tired of paying homage to the western god of productivity. If I was going to return home and be productive for the next 30 years, I needed to see what everyone else was doing first.
The Parantha Is a Lie: What I Learned in Delhi’s Food Alley
The Alley of Paranthas stretched before me, forty food stalls deep, each one identical to my untrained eye. I had no idea what a parantha was, but I was about to eat one.
The Language of Honks: Understanding India’s Traffic Sounds
n the streets of Delhi, Mumbai, or Jaipur, traffic doesn’t just move—it negotiates.
What Should You Pack for 3 Months in Asia?
Friend: 3 monthes!!!!! 3 Countries! Are you bringing the whole closet? When I packed for 75 days in Southeast Asia—with plans for an Indian and Thai summer plus trekking in Nepal—my goal was to bring a solid foundation of quality items I could build on with local purchases. The idea was to stay adaptable across …
India: It’s Not Relief from Suffering, Just Better Reasons for It.
In March of 2025, I traveled to India, and wandered, absorbing the spirit of the country. I shared chai with Muslims on the streets of New Delhi. I listened to a man’s life story on a rooftop in Bikaner. I shared a meal with my Tuk-Tuk driver’s family in Rajasthan. I soaked in the spirit …
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Notes from the Road – Jaisalmer, India
My Inner Critic: “Yeah… this article is shit.” Welcome to Notes from the Road—a travel series where I try not to try so hard. This will be more stream-of-consciousness than crafted narrative. Less editing, more honesty. I’ll definitely lose most of you, and I’ll probably cringe before hitting publish, but I’m hoping it helps me …
Night Train to Rajasthan: Dramamine, Stepwells, and Desert Survival
My Inner Critic: “Yeah… this article is shit.” Welcome to Notes from the Road—a travel series where I try not to try so hard. This will be more stream-of-consciousness than crafted narrative. Less editing, more honesty. I’ll definitely lose most of you, and I’ll probably cringe before hitting publish, but I’m hoping it helps me …
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First Time in India? Here’s What Delhi Teaches You Immediately
There’s no easing into Delhi.You leave the airport, and the city grabs you by the collar, yells something in Hindi, and throws you into traffic. After a 12-hour flight from New York City, I landed at 11 a.m., buzzing with adrenaline. The thrill of arriving in a new country gave me just enough energy to …
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