July 16, 2019
Among the Sherpas
At the foot of Mount Gaurishankar in the Himalayas, a traveler seeks a place to meditate, and soon finds himself becoming part of village life. After six months living with…
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July 12, 2019
One Morning in Morocco
Camped out near a remote Moroccan beach, our writer witnesses a surprising sight while brushing her teeth. Going through the dilapidated entrance of a half-hidden local restaurant in Sidi Kaouki,…
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July 8, 2019
A Sherpa Wedding
In a remote Nepalese valley ravaged by a recent earthquake, a Sherpa wedding still manages to bring joy. The night is dark, the moon covered by heavy clouds of rain.…
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July 5, 2019
Getting into Guinea
On a long journey through Africa, a Kiwi traveler struggles to explain to a Guinean border guard exactly why she wants to be let in. “So, why do you want…
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July 1, 2019
Making Merit at a Burmese Refugee Camp
At a refugee camp on the Border of Thailand and Myanmar, a writer seeks redemption. “Happy Thingyan!” someone shouts. Splat! Thwack! Just seconds after arriving at the refugee camp, I’m…
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June 28, 2019
Strange Encounters at Kuilima Cove
It's dusk in Oahu. The kava is being passed around, and our writer witnesses a new kind of local ritual. Oahu’s north shore. It’s now turning dusk, and behind the…
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June 24, 2019
To The Edge of Romania
A British woman travels to Gura Humorului in Moldavia to meet the grandmother of her Romanian partner. I had been anticipating the meeting for so long. Stef’s grandmother lived in…
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June 18, 2019
Hiking to Everest Base Camp
After a hair-raising flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, an experienced hiker faces the challenge of a lifetime on the trail to Mount Everest Base Camp My heart, racing with anticipation,…
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June 12, 2019
Beyond the Veil – A Woman Travels in Iran
A British woman reports her experience as a female traveler in the Islamic Republic of Iran. As the plane descended into Shiraz a transformation came over the passengers. Each woman…
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June 10, 2019
The Donkey and the Cellphone
Spanish language and stars make for a heady moment on Lake Titicaca, on the border of Peru and Bolivia. “Here,” my teacher said, handing me a cup of mate de…
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