Thich Nhat Hanh´s Gathas
Dwelling in the present moment, We can see so many beauties and wonders right before our eyes–a child’s smile, the sun rising, the autumn leaves. We can be happy just by being aware of …
Take a Hike with Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles
I love to go hiking and take snacks along the dirt trail me with. Cliff Bars are great, trail mix, protein bars, etc. I found a nice recipe for quick 5-minute protein truffles. When can you go wrong with truffles? Like, never.
Pilgrimage to Taiwan
I went on a pilgrimage to Taiwan with our home monastery, Buddha Mind Monastery in Oklahoma City. The Pilgrimage began on July 30, 2014 and ended when we arrived back in OKC on August 15, 2014. It was quite a journey, and it did not end after coming home. Our itinerary consisted of these places:…
Pacific Crest Trail Gear List – Backpacker
Everything needed for five and a half months on the Pacific Crest Trail. Source: Pacific Crest Trail Gear List – Backpacker
The Shipwreck of the Lupatia
One night more than a century ago, 16 men lost their lives in a shipwreck off the Oregon Coast Trail. Source: The Shipwreck of the Lupatia
Breathtaking Yosemite National Park
Ben and I really do love the outdoors when it’s not sweltering hot or freezing cold. April was the perfect time to visit Yosemite National Park. The temperatures were comfortable and the tourist season hadn’t kicked off. Yosemite is known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and abundant hiking trails. This…
Photos from Zanzibar
Enjoy these beautiful photos of Zanzibar, taken and sent in by our guest blogger in Africa, Tumsifu Frank.
I Just Want To Go Hiking
I follow this Facebook page, I Love Hiking, and they have some cool shirts sometimes and a bunch of hiking posts (obviously), nature photos, and so forth.
An old sofa
Two young girls stood behind the door to the old apartment for rent. It was not a usual deal. This apartment was very special, and anyone could rent it for several hours or the whole night. Once, this apartment with one room and small bathroom belonged to a very righteous old lady with a bad…
Group Tour vs. Individual Travel
Have you ever seen a herd of wild horses running from one field to another? Well, it is nothing compared to a group of wild tourists with photo cameras in Louvre. I have traveled both ways. Believe me, both of them have some benefits. You just need to find it for yourself.
