It’s amazing how you can just feel the difference the moment you land in Tibet. The air is thin, the light is clear, and the mountains are majestic, yet somewhat sacred. This...
If I’d thought about what Tibet would be like before I arrived, I would have imagined things like snow-capped mountains and snow-white lakes, wide rivers and endless blue sky. But nothing...
The first time I saw Namtso Lake (纳木措), I couldn’t believe it was real. I had just arrived in Tibet, where the air was so thin you could taste the sky. Nestled...
Visiting Yamdrok Yumtso (羊卓雍措) might have been one of the most spectacular yet humbling experiences of my entire trip to Tibet. Home to one of the most beautiful turquoise lakes, Yamdrok...
Arriving at Barkhor Street (八廓街) for the first time was like setting foot into the spiritual center of Tibet. The thin air buzzed with the sound of prayer wheels spinning, incense...
The first time I saw the Potala Palace high up above the city of Lhasa, I literally stopped in my tracks. The palace had been on my travel bucket list for...