The Great Himalayan Walkabout: A Spiritual Revolution

Nicholas Andriani Start Date: Aug 5, 2018 - End Date: May 31, 2019
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • TEFL/Teach Abroad
  • Nepal
  • Tibet, China
  • India
  • Bhutan
  • Dharmasala, Kerala, India
  • Buddha Colony, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Nepalgunj, Nepal
  • Nepal, Punjab, India
  • Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal
  • Kathmandu, Nepal

My Travel Story

by: Nicholas Andriani Start Date: Aug 5, 2018 - End Date: May 31, 2019
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • TEFL/Teach Abroad

My story begins in 2011 when the East caught fire as revolution spread across North Africa and I found myself on a one-way flight to Morocco.

I had to see, to feel, to meet, to understand the passions and movements of humanity

At the same time, I came to a point in my life with a haunting realization (completely miserable, sick of everything. Disenchanted, disillusioned, and let down by my the West) or, rather, two realizations, overwhelming my every breath:

  1. One, I could kill myself.
  2. Or, Two I could go to Africa. "Let's start with Africa and then see how we feel" I mused, with morbid apathy. 

It is here, among the oceans of sand and tribes, I discovered a long misunderstood passion, my purpose in life, which has since led me down a path of working with tribal peoples of the world, working my way across North Africa and the Middle East. To Wadi Musa, Jordan where I was introduced to Tibetan Buddhism and learned about the plight of the Tibetan People. 

My purpose for taking time out of your busy schedule, for taking the initiative, for taking the bold action of asking, of begging for assistance, is to travel across the Himalayan countries of India, Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan so that I can share the stories, lives, cultures of these wonderful, and sadly displaced peoples. 

With my background and career in travel writing, narrative essays, and journalism, It is my goal to visit these regions, collect their stories, to learn the truths of life in the Himalaya while I pursue my own spiritual development. 

All of this will be documented daily --Wifi willing!

Since 2012 I have been pursuing an education in Tibetan Buddhism and oh what a dream it would be to visit these lands so that I may share them with the world at large. 

The Plan:
To begin by visiting the Dalai Lama in Dharmasala then work my way into the moutain regions, visiting monasteries, studying with local monks, and learning the ways of Buddhahood. All while documenting, via video, audio, and working on a new book which I hope to publish about the entire journey. 

  • Nepal
  • Tibet, China
  • India
  • Bhutan
  • Dharmasala, Kerala, India
  • Buddha Colony, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Nepalgunj, Nepal
  • Nepal, Punjab, India
  • Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal
  • Kathmandu, Nepal

Updates

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  • Tibetan Children + Our Children = The Future

    Tibetan Children + Our Children = The Future
    It's quite a wonderful thought, to tremendous opportunity we have to support and nurture a peaceful coexistence between our cultures. This is one of the major reasons I've decided to become a teacher of English as a foreign language (TEFL). Not to impose, but to enlighten. These kids, our kids, they are the future and we must come together, to unite our passions, our dreams, our hopes, and desires if this world is going overcome the injustice and violence that has become far too tolerable.

    With your support, I hope to share these visions of peace, of global awareness of the world at large.

    As always, you're wonderful, and thank you for your time!

Adventure Registry

  • GoPro Hero5: To Document

    299
  • Flight from NYC to Kathmandu

    1,000
  • SteriPen Water Purifier

    79
  • Arcteryx Alta 75

    350
    Messenger Coffee
    • Granted
  • Lonely Planet Nepal

    29
    Lonely Planet
    • Granted
  • Sleeping Bag

    79
    Marmot
    • Granted
  • Boots

    199
    Lowa
    • Granted
  • Fully Funding my Travel

    4,988