Author Archives: antonia

Seven Things I Miss About Nepal

The Great Stupa of Bouddhanath

No one place has everything. But most places have at least one thing that no other place has.

10 Things I Love About Australia

color illusion

Our perception of a particular culture is affected by where we’ve just come from. Coming from Nepal puts Australia in a whole different light…

Where to Get a Tailor-Made Suit in Kathmandu

Rinch being measured for his suit at Dormeuil's, Kathmandu

Three places you can buy a good tailor-made suit in Kathmandu.

What to Look For When Having a Suit Made in Asia

"Show me your tiger!"

The advantage of getting a bespoke suit in Asia: you can end up with a killer suit that fits like a glove and looks like it cost 3 grand, for less than a tenth of that price.

How to Get a Kurta Made in Nepal

embroidered woolen kurta with fringed scarf

Understand your options and learn how to express your desires to a local Nepali tailor.

Less Time Shopping For Clothes = More Time Living Life

outside a shop in Kathmandu, Nepal

Often it’s better not to walk around naked.

Using Supports to Align With Your Intentions

Yog-Ganga detail

Do your goals seem impossible? Using supports helps you accomplish them easily.

Why Money Matters to Contemplative Travelers

eye with dollar sign

Do you want to maintain a contemplative travel lifestyle without feeling perpetually broke? First, figure out how to meet your basic financial needs.

Cross-Cultural Paths to Healing: How Far Would You Go?

Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt in Babel

You’re bleeding from a gunshot wound in a remote Moroccan village. Murmuring in a language you don’t understand, a man with dirty hands unwinds a spool of thread and sticks a needle in a flame…

What is Contemplative Travel?

boat-lake-mountain

How to reframe potentially stressful experiences while traveling.