It takes no more than a baa and a roar — It’s one of those magical, picture-perfect days in New Zealand. Not a single little cloud disturbs the sky’s virgin radiance. A gentle breeze keeps blowing in from the polar south while the roaring sound of my bike’s engine wafts through the crisp summer air. Only a few sheep scamper about…

They’re like a birthmark you can’t wipe off — Tattoos serve various purposes in societies all around the world, such as marking rites of passage, indicating status and rank, displaying religious and spiritual devotion, showing bravery, promoting fertility, symbolizing love, and providing protection. But then there are what I call the art of the poor: permanent marks that tell…

And wait for the ashes to settle — The rain came pouring down from a grim jet-blank sky while my motorbike began skidding back and forth on a rugged, deserted road. I was riding between Nepal’s endlessly lush hills and rice paddies when my once waterproof riding gear was about to give in. Suddenly, I spotted a little…

because there’s nothing else you need — “just feel,” she simply said — the freedom on your roaring bike the liberation of a blustery breeze the openness of the heaven above the oneness with realms unknown the beauty of your purity within the moment as it unfolds for you the love inside and all around you the eternal flow and ride with…

And I still recall what made it happen — I am about to return to Nepal. It’s hard to say precisely how many times I’ve visited, but I will never forget my very first encounter with this charming little mountain country. It was in October 1988. And until today, I vividly remember the golden sun rays miraculously breaking through…

It all began with a crazy dream I had four years ago — The light that shines inside illuminates the path toward what was once seemed impossible. Four years ago today, I stood on the rooftop of my hotel in Ladakh (India), still feeling the adrenaline from my recent adventure trip coursing through my veins. …

But I end up feeling light-hearted — 85. Radiant eyes and a glowing mind. A keen observer with a sharp intellect. A sophisticated lady who cares for herself and her thoughts and wakes up every morning at 6 a.m. to start the day. She is still in charge of everything while occasionally contemplating how quickly 8.5 …

When we support women in their growth, everyone wins — Many of you know my passion for motorcycling and my unyielding desire to hit the road, bask in the wind, and escape from the monotony of everyday life. However, I am also a firm believer in the power of motorcycling to uplift women, shatter stereotypes and limitations, open doors to…

It’s the place where my soul returns to source — I feel an overwhelming sense of longing when the silent sound of the Himalayas chimes me home. Back to the rocky maze of enormous ridges miraculously created by the clash of two giant continents over a period of time, we fail to grasp. In my mind, I begin to wander…