9 articles tagged with healing traditions
The moment my feet touched Mahajanga's rust-colored earth, I felt that familiar sensation—the one that signals I've arrived somewhere with ancient wisdom to share. This coastal gem on Madagascar's northwestern shore isn't just a waypoint on the tourist map; it's...
The mist rises slowly over the hills surrounding Kandy as I sip my morning Ceylon tea on a small guesthouse balcony. It's been five years since I first visited this sacred city nestled in Sri Lanka's central highlands, drawn by...
Nestled in the heart of Romania's Transylvania region, Brasov captivated me from the moment I stepped foot in its medieval streets. As a nurse with a passion for global healing traditions, I found this charming city to be the perfect...
As I stood atop Sigiriya's iconic rock fortress watching the sunrise paint the surrounding landscapes in amber hues, I couldn't help but reflect on how this UNESCO World Heritage site represents just the surface of Sri Lanka's archaeological treasures. During...
There's something almost mystical about the way the Atlantic crashes against the rugged coastline of Cascais, a rhythm that has called to seafarers and healers for centuries. My grandmother would have recognized this immediately as *baraka* – blessed energy –...
The first light of dawn filters through my window at Amankora Bumthang, painting the wooden beams in hues of amber and gold. Outside, prayer flags flutter in the gentle breeze, their colors vibrant against the backdrop of pine-covered mountains. Two...
The first thing that hits you in Kenema isn't the sight of distant diamond mines or the colorful storefronts—it's the scent of cassava leaves simmering with groundnut paste, wafting from roadside cookfires as motorbikes zip past. When my emergency response...
Growing up in an Indian-American household in Raleigh, Delhi always existed as a collection of my parents' nostalgic stories—vibrant markets, ancient traditions, and the constant hum of life. But experiencing it firsthand as an adult? That's a different kind of...
The moment my feet touched down on Tobagonian soil, I felt the island's pulse—steady and strong, like a healthy heartbeat beneath my EMT-trained fingertips. After a particularly grueling winter shift schedule in Philadelphia, I'd prescribed myself the ultimate remedy: seven...