Ants, Asia and the Secrets of the Mundane

Big lessons from tiny insects

Photo by Prince Patel on Unsplash

Seven years ago, I backpacked for four months through Southeast Asia with a best friend. I wished for a tattoo for some time but wanted it to be intentional and something I’d be happy with (well, ya know) forever.

Then, our sexy South African dive instructor invited Sarah and me to get bamboo tattoos from a monk…