I realized that I can get stressed and anxious pretty easily. While being this way hasn’t (in my opinion) stopped me from really doing anything, it does occasionally make it harder to get through a tough day, which is one of the reasons I started practicing yoga. I had a pretty packed schedule all throughout…
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26 y.o. aspiring scientist and amateur world traveler.
Detroit, MI – A Trip Within A Trip
I’ve never done acid, but I can imagine it feeling something similar to walking around downtown Detroit. My friend and I were working in Ann Arbor, MI over the summer and decided we had to visit Detroit (plus there was a free bus ride to and from the university, so who could refuse). So, we…
Recipe for a Clean Yoga Mat
I’m going to have to admit that I used to rarely clean my yoga mat. It’s pretty gross considering I spend hours each week stepping and sweating on it. I can just see a montage of every time I’ve ever placed my forehead on my dirty mat, and I wonder why I didn’t clean it…
Badass Female Scientist of the Week: Dr. Rosalind Franklin
In response to the whole #distractinglysexy drama thats going on, I decided that it would make only perfect sense to start a “Badass Female Scientist of the Week” portion where I briefly talk about ..well .. a badass female scientist. So, the very first badass female scientist of the week is none other than Rosalind Franklin,…
Hungover Yoga – Because Your Body Deserves It
Most people do yoga to bring their body to its limit, both mentally and physically. So, it only makes sense that after a night of full-blown debauchery, to wake up the next morning and practice hungover yoga. I can’t say this is the best state I’ve ever been in while doing yoga, but it definitely…
Cultural Lessons from Saint Petersburg, Russia: 48 Hours of Historical Overload
Russia is an…interesting case. I’ve never met anyone who was dying to visit Russia, but I think that if you want to know, understand, and see European history, you’ve got to at least consider visiting Russia. Honestly, that wasn’t my intention when I visited. My parents wanted to go on a vacation together and since…
Packing for the Inca Trail During Rainy Season: How I Planned and Where I Failed
Packing for a trek is plenty stressful when you’re not entirely sure of what the weather will be. Because of school and work, the only time we could go happened to be early March, which is highly advised against by a majority of travel sites. This is because November to April is considered rainy season…
Why Sydney, Australia Should Be On Everyone’s Bucket List
I had the wonderful opportunity of visiting Australia and New Zealand for spring break 2014 and it was beyond anything I could have expected. I’m not even joking right now. I think Australia is one of the most underrated travel locations. Not many people even consider making the long journey across seas to an isolated…
Shavasana: Not Just for Yogis
After an hour of yoga, most people would think that ten minutes of relaxation and meditation is a gift. Sometimes I feel like I go to yoga just to experience those last few minutes in final relaxation. It really solidifies the practice for me because in yoga we work to connect body and spirit. This…
Cultural Lessons from Peru: The Importance of Responsible Travel
Cusco, Peru: the Promise Land for hippie solo travelers. First, the actual city. A quick Google search on the city told me that it is considered the capital of the Inca Empire and receives roughly 2 million tourist a year. Situated 3,400m above sea level near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes, the views are…
The Inca Struggle: Advice from the Inexperienced Trekker
I’ve always found myself in awe at the footbed of a mountain. I suppose it’s because I grew up in the Gulf Coastal Plains, so I spent a majority of my life at sea level. It wasn’t until I moved to the Bay Area, California for a summer internship that I was able to really…
About Me
Hi all! Let’s get the basics over with, shall we? My name is Maddie Lu. I’m a graduate student, traveler, amateur yogi, pretentious coffee drinker, terrible bachata dancer, and proud Birkenstock owner. When I’m not studying, I enjoy procrastinating from my school work by writing yelp reviews and blog posts to one of my three tumblrs….
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