by Lupita Perez | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
This might be one of my favorite day hikes in Nepal. I set off from Pokhara to explore Dhampus and Australian Camp—two peaceful mountain villages with chai stops, Himalayan views, and quiet forest trails that felt worlds away from the city. Come hike with me. Sipping...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Bubble of Calm in the Heart of the Himalayas Kathmandu is a city that pulses with life—raw, vibrant, and sometimes overwhelming. But hidden in the chaos are moments of deep peace and surprise connection. I arrived unsure what to expect. I left feeling cracked open...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
From Chaos to Calm: Packing for the Adventure of a Lifetime When I booked my 4-month journey across five countries on two continents, the excitement quickly gave way to a major question: What the heck do you pack for India, Nepal, Egypt, Zambia, and Kenya from March...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
I never expected my visit to the Taj Mahal—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World—to begin with an eight-hour police detention in Kolkata over my satellite phone. When Travel Takes a Detour I was already planning to visit the Taj, but I hadn’t planned to arrive in...
by Lupita Perez | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
After a whirlwind few days at a friend’s wedding in Kolkata, I couldn’t resist the chance to take a Sundarbans Mangrove Forest boat safari, exploring one of India’s most mysterious natural wonders and the elusive home of the Bengal tiger. A Journey to the Edge of the...
by Lupita Perez | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
From the Console to Kolkata: My Brother’s +1 at Sahil and Aanisha’s Indian Wedding When I first planned to be in Egypt this spring, I never imagined I’d find myself in a kaleidoscope of color, music, and warmth on the other side of the continent. But when...
