“And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow…” – William Butler Yeats This St. Patrick’s Day, I found myself in a …
Why Study Abroad? For A Transformative Experience
Transformative Travel
How To Slow Travel On A Short Trip
I’m an avid fan of slow travel, travel speak for, well, traveling slowly. I’d much rather stay in one destination for a long period of …
Slow Travel: A Slovenian Countryside Homestay With A Curative Twist
I’m currently standing in a fragrant forest in Plave — a small village in Slovenia — lush with wild garlic, primrose and chives. Well, not really standing. Picking. With bent knees and basket in hand.
Revolt, Resistance, Renewal: A History of Paris In The Wake Of Charlie Hebdo
Paris, to me, is a city that always feels like itself. Even as it changes, it always feels the same, au fond, deep down. But what do …
Conscious Travel: 10 Myths About Responsible Tourism
There are many myths floating around about responsible tourism and what travelers should or shouldn’t be doing when they hit the road. To set the …
Exploring The Amazon From Colombia (And Why You Really Need To Respect Nature)
Ever since the late 90’s, the Amazon jungle has inspired the image of a massive anaconda wrapping its slithering girth around my body from head to …
A Sustainable Wellness Getaway At Al Capone’s Old SoCal Hideaway
“Qigong is the practice of mindful of your body, mind and breath,” explains Michael, my Tai Chi instructor for the morning. “If you’re mindful of …
#ProjectLoveNote: An Ode To Solo Female Travelers
To All Solo Female Travelers, You inspire me. Three years ago I had just returned from Guatemala, my eyes suddenly open to the rest of …
World’s Top 10 Immersive Language Learning Vacations
In today’s globalized world, one of the most valuable and rewarding skills you can possess is the ability to learn languages and speak foreign tongues. …
#ProjectLoveNote: Guatemala, You Stole My Heart
To my beautiful Guatemala, You stole my heart. Three years ago when I stepped on a plane for the first time – when I stepped …