Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Though our trip was brief, Audrey and I still made it our mission to see as many sights and attractions as possible around Athens. First, we set out to visit temples and ruins steeped in history, but along the way we also discovered that the Greek capital is a city with a pretty cool vibe,…

We had heard from friends that Milan, Italy was less than stellar from a travel perspective; however, what we found while exploring the fashion capital of Europe was that it surprisingly has a lot more to offer for those willing to delve a bit deeper. With only three full days to explore Milan we hit…

Over the years I’ve transformed from being a backpacker to more of a flashpacker. Part of this transformation has to do with my ever demanding taste buds that constantly are on the lookout for exotic foods. When I landed in Finland for the first time, roughly one month ago, I was just as eager to…

Hola y bienvenidos a Madrid. Recently, we had the privilege of spending 10 days in the capital of Spain. Its been on our radar for a while, after all this is a city renowned for its arts, cuisine, and nightlife. With such few days to spare, we decided to hit up some of the best…

Walking the busy streets of South Korea, you can’t help but feel the energy. The city hums with life, blending urban vibes with rich cultural history. And nothing captures this mix better than Korean street food. It’s not just about grabbing a snack—it’s a huge part of what makes South Korea unique. Each bite takes…

You may know Croatia for its mezmorising turquoise waters or the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik where The Game of Thrones was filmed. What you may not know is just how tantalizing Croatian food is for your tastebuds. From simple grilled seafood, to tempting pastries, all the way to an ominous black dish that will…

The India-Pakistan border closing ceremony at the Wagah Border is unlike any other event you’ll witness. Every evening, as the sun sets, soldiers from both nations engage in a highly choreographed and synchronized display of military pageantry. The ceremony, filled with brisk marching, high kicks, and the lowering of the national flags, is both intense…

One of the most pleasant aspects of travel is when you discover something that exceeds your initial (or preconceived) expectations. Visiting the Harmandir Sahib Temple, also known as the Golden Temple, located in Amritsar, India ended up being one of the top highlights of my travels in India. Unlike the Taj Mahal, which is more…

So I took a cooking course. Initial sentiments likely revolve around whether of not an International Incident occurred, the kitchen burnt down or if anybody was carried out on a stretcher. Sorry to disappoint, but none of the above occurred. In fact, the entire process of learning how to cook some of my favorite Thai…

The sound of my alarm going off at four forty five in the morning is usually something I absolutely dread, but on this particular morning I felt a wave of excitement and adrenaline normally reserved only for special occasions. Given that this was the last day of our tour around the temples of Angkor by…