writing – Tales of My Trails

BETWEEN THE WOODS AND THE WORLD: A REFLECTION ON THE MULTIPLE SIDES OF SELF

In the middle of winter, months removed from peak hiking season and coming off a particularly demanding stretch at work, I can feel the shift. I find myself craving solitude. The stark difference between the two sides of me feels sharper this time of year. One side is pulling inward, craving stillness, space, and disconnection.Continue reading “BETWEEN THE WOODS AND THE WORLD: A REFLECTION ON THE MULTIPLE SIDES OF SELF”

VIA ALPINA TREK PART 4: SECRETS FROM STRANGERS

If you missed it, here’s Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3! Throughout my time in Switzerland, I met countless people and had conversations that stayed with me long after we parted. The openness of the trail created a rare kind of honesty, it felt like I was slowly collecting the secrets of strangers along the way.Continue reading “VIA ALPINA TREK PART 4: SECRETS FROM STRANGERS”