Published inHuman PartsLSD, Tibetan Buddhism, and the Cosmic Joke of Being10 years ago, I took my first psychedelic trip — an initiation into the great cosmic joke. It jarred me so thoroughly that I translated…Mar 625Mar 625
Published inDigital Global TravelerWarping the Familiar: How Travel Turns Beliefs Upside DownCan you recall the first time you truly felt how vast and varied the world is? In our innocent, early days, we stroll around assuming…Jan 1119Jan 1119
Published inHuman PartsThe Act of Reading. Why Fiction Shapes UsLong before we grasp the abracadabra of grammar, we understand stories. Stories are the natural language of the conscious mind.Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
Published inDigital Global TravelerBeyond Likes and Landmarks: reclaiming Authenticity in a hyperreal travel economyTravel. It used to be a simple act — a way to physically get from Point A to Point B. When I was younger, I was consumed by the desire to…Apr 17, 2024Apr 17, 2024