When I first started traveling the world and embraced the backpacking lifestyle, I believed every traveler was on a journey of self-discovery, just like me. But after years of hostel-hopping and deep conversations in tucked-away cafés, I came to understand that this isn’t always true. Some people cannot be called…
Buddhism in Thailand: Reflections from a Western Traveler
As a traveler from Latin America who was baptized and raised in Christianity, one of the aspects that intrigued me most about my journey through Asia was how Buddhism integrates into society. I was eager to see if there were any differences between the Buddhism described in books and how…