If you’ve been following our blog, you know that I’ve been toying with the idea of cutting off my long locks. I’ve only had my hair cut shorter than chin-length once in my life — third grade — and I hated it. But I thought that in the spirit of our “this will be the craziest thing Read Post
Out of the Sauna And Into the Bath
A single exposed fluorescent bulb hangs 20 feet from the center of a large rectangular atrium. The bulb is not illuminated, as it is four forty-five in the afternoon and the sun’s rays pour in through the open doorway. Several horseflies purposely circle the light; their buzzing waxing and waning in intensity as they loop Read Post
Am I a Backpacking Hoarder?
We’ve spent the last 70 days on the move. To continue traveling light and stretch our savings for as long as possible, we abide by a strict no souvenir rule. There are two exceptions: if we would feel strong regret by not making a purchase (no object has yet had this powerful effect on us) Read Post
An American in a Turkish Bath
It was midday and I was sitting naked on the edge of a square marble countertop unsure where to direct my gaze. A topless Turkish woman held my left hand as she scrubbed the length of my arm with more vigor than I ever had before. As the two of us locked eyes, she forced Read Post
A Moment to Reflect
Time has been passing by so strangely. In quick bursts, a week disappears; then the past few days have stretched out in what felt like a week. We haven’t had booze the past few weeks and I’m not sure when we’ll drink again. We’ve been lucid, yearning to tip back a beer or a shot, Read Post
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