Soles of a Nomad

Machu Picchu is unforgettable — but not always for the reasons you expect. Here's what to know before you go: the good, the bad, and the overpriced.

Can a rock in a wall teach more than a lecture hall? It can when you’re in Cusco. This post explores why travel is the best education—and what magic looks like in stone.

We beat the crowds, wandered the ruins, and still made it back before lunch. Here’s our no-nonsense guide to visiting Chichén Itzá—when to go, what to expect, and how to actually enjoy it without turning it into a marathon or a tourist trap.

A guide to Varanasi, India’s sacred and chaotic masterpiece—complete with a sunrise boat ride, cremation ghats, lassi breaks, and one heavy-hitting river.

The Kumari is a living goddess in Kathmandu—chosen young, revered deeply, and seen only briefly. But behind the silence, questions are waiting.

The Buddha was born in Lumbini. I was reborn there too—around 3 a.m., soaked in sweat, dreaming of electricity. Let’s talk about rolling blackouts.

Ellora isn’t just a collection of ancient caves—it’s a monument to human ambition, religious diversity, and spiritual artistry. In this post, we visit the Ellora Caves in India, where staggering beauty and harsh realities meet. Come for the hand-carved temples, stay for the existential whiplash.