It was early July in the loud and crowded streets of Hong Kong. I’d had my fair share of Hong Kong by then. A 4-day stay in this bustling city had left me mesmerized by its lights, delights, eats, streets – a culturally fascinating melting pot. It was a beautiful city, too, with rolling hills…
Tag: travel
Mind > Body
If there’s anything I learned during our 11-day trek in Nepal, it’s this. Our guide Uzol told us over and over again about the importance of mental toughness as our bodies attempted to adjust to the quickly-increasing altitude. At first we nodded along, not quite sure how that we understood what he was telling us. And then,…
The Truth Behind Reverse Culture Shock
I glance at my calendar: 22 days. I’ve been back home in America for 22 days now. 22 days is nothing in the grand scheme of things, but in another way, it’s an eternity.
A Look Back at 2014
Boating on Caribbean-blue water in Wisconsin. Spending the night at Mt. Everest Base Camp. Observing the crowds at a Bosnian pilgrimage site. A tribute to the exciting happenings and the wonderful people that made 2014 so incredible.
Solo Trippin’ in Southern China
Random adventures, great people, and the one thing I can’t do without: mountains.
Leah vs. The World 