Eddy L. Harris is a writer, filmmaker, and lifelong traveler who mixes memoir, adventure, and cultural insights in books like Mississippi Solo and Native Stranger. His stories dive into race and identity, inspired by his journeys across the USA and Africa. Q. Back in the 80s, you made a journey down the Mississippi by canoe, solo. What was the hardest part of doing it solo? The hardest thing about doing it solo was doing it. And I imagine that would have been the case had I not been alone – the […]

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Most Taj Mahal tour rarely deviate from the script: you enter the Taj complex, stroll through its gardens, enter the main mausoleum to see the tombs, take a few pictures at the same spot as a million others and then leave the city. But beyond this Taj Mahal itinerary, there lie so many details most visitors miss out on. I have visited the Taj Mahal around five times now, my first time being when I was 10. Each visit taught me something new on how to actually experience this wonder […]

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Originally published via Armageddon Safari: I recently stumbled upon a true gem of an X post from @kunley_drukpa — not necessarily a ringing endorsement of expat life in India, but an expert treatise on the “low trust society” that rings all too true for anyone with experience in the Third World. A small excerpt: “A few years ago now I spent some time in India. One of the more lasting impressions I have from that period was the degree to which the low trust environment there (of a kind) wore me down mentally and transformed […]

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The Dream of Celebrating New Year in Dubai For a long time, I had dreamed of spending New Year’s Eve in Dubai. On TV, the fireworks show around the Burj Khalifa always looked spectacular — a global celebration with lights, music, and thousands of people in awe of the world’s tallest building. It seemed like the perfect way to start a new year, something I wanted to experience at least once in my life. So, when I planned a ten-day trip to Dubai on my own, I timed it so […]

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Last Month in July, I did something I had been dreaming about for many years – I was riding over 18000 feet above sea level where the cool mountain air greeted me. It was an absolute adventure with Brahman Tour Motorbike Tour in Himalayas, India covering many high-altitude motorable passes. This place is a land of stark beauty with its rugged mountains, gorgeous lakes and endless open skies. I knew it would be amazing, but it came from the actual ride, which is beyond anything I could have dreamt of. […]

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Originally published via Armageddon Safari: In the Big Mango, the extremely friendly prostitutes outside the “massage” shops on the street all tell me I’m “so handsome man.” Related: Critical Insights: What Makes Thai Prostitutes Superbly Talented The strange Indian men who prowl those same streets all tell me I’m “lucky man.” Lucky and handsome! I feel so fucking special every time I step outside. (Forget SSRIs or self-medication. If you’re a farang in Sussex or Cincinnati or wherever feeling low on self-esteem, a holiday to Bangkok will set you right as rain.) Anyway, as […]

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The Annapurna Circuit is one of the world’s most iconic trekking routes, winding through the majestic Himalayas, remote villages, and stunning landscapes of Nepal. This is our epic journey offering a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and adventure – starting for us at Dharapani. ❓ Quick Facts About the Annapurna Circuit 🛤️ Distance: Approximately 160-230 km (100-143 miles), depending on your chosen start point and route ⏳ Duration: Typically 10-14 days, depending on trekking pace 🏔️ Highest Point: Thorong La Pass at 5,416 m (17,769 ft) 🌸 Best […]

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When I told my brother in law that we were visiting Nashik in India to try their wines, his response was something like, “when I was growing up in Chennai, Indian wines were not considered very good”. That was in the 1970s and 1980s. Things have changed in this regard with a select number of Indian wineries having elevated viticulture practices and winemaking, Chandon India being on the forefront of doing so. I arrived in Mumbai from Bangkok; the Mumbai airport appeared to be located in the center of the […]

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Driving from Mumbai to Nashik we passed road construction chaos. If I had to guess I would say completion on this project will be sometime between 550 and 750 years from now. It had the appearance of having been worked on for decades with little progress to show for the effort. What appeared to be total chaos for kilometers included piles of rotting garbage, lengthy sections of broken pavement, stones everywhere, partially paved sections covered with thousands of burlap sacks obviously placed by hand, random pieces of steel strewn about, […]

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Bangladesh is a beautiful small country in South Asia bordering India and Myanmar is yet to be developed in tourism. There are many beautiful places here to visit, it is one of the least tourist destinations in the world. The people of Bangladesh are very friendly and hospitable. They welcome tourists everywhere and try to help them. The country is full of cultural wonders such as the tea-covered highlands of Srimangal to the gorgeous golden sands of Cox’s Bazar, which is actually the third longest beach in the world. Here […]

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One of my long-lasting and still remaining dreams is to visit as many sacred places as I can so I can feel the earth vibrate. Vibrate not only with all the feet that have passed before me, but also with the energy gathered in those special places. People have prayed there, laid their head on the ground or just simply sat to let the special energy wash over them. You come back different with an enriched soul and a calmed mind in an otherwise fast paced world. These places ground […]

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Q. You joined Finnair as Chief Commercial Officer in May 2019.  How did you and your team deal with this unprecedented situation in 2020 and what were the strategies to lead Finnair out of the crisis stronger than ever? We quickly grasped the situation and learned how to agilely change our plans. We redesigned core commercial processes and governance allowing for faster decision making and quicker implementation of activities. Our fantastic team stepped up to address the challenges and give their brilliant performances during these difficult times. Q. Finnair recently […]

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La Carmina is a multi-talented lifestyle blogger, TV host and an author of 4 books including the upcoming “The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture, and Wisdom,” published by Simon & Schuster on October 25, 2022. I recently managed to get hold of her and asked her a couple questions.  Q. You started as a blogger and slowly moved towards becoming an author and TV host. What has your journey been like to get to where you are today and what are the things that you […]

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Q. I listened to your Ted Talk and podcast interviews. you talked a lot about finding courage – about how courage is a choice and a mindset that takes us beyond our comfort zone. My question has two parts: First, during the months of preparation before setting off on your round-the-world walk, what did you do to build your courage, physical stamina, and most importantly, stay committed to your goal and belief to finally turning this idea of world walk into a reality?  That’s a great question because although I […]

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First of all, my backpacking, hostel staying, sleeping-on-trains and wild camping days have long been over. This nomadic travel-style, while fun when I was in my college years roaming around Europe and North Africa, has been replaced by something a little easier on my back and fancier in terms of luxury. Nowadays, I am partial to the kind of hotels that come with slippers, deep soaker-tubs, smart technology, and sparkling on arrival. So why would I go to an Ashram in Rishikesh, India, a monk-like eight hour a day yoga […]

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