When we’re busy with the tasks of our day-to-day life, it can be hard taking the time to reflect. Being a solo female traveler makes it that much harder—looking for the next big adventure doesn’t exactly lend the opportunity for moments of stillness. But inevitably we all get to a point where we could use […]
22 Days with Whales
The waves that day had been fierce, the current strong, and the searches had mostly been busts all morning. The wild humpbacks we sought are the gentlest giants I’ve ever met – aware of their bodies and dancing through the water so effortlessly, in ways few animals can. Captain Onoi’s coffee brown eyes widened as […]
The Best Motivational Podcasts
Podcasts have become my jam over the past few years. Whether I’m cooking dinner, cleaning up, driving, walking, etc., having a free treasure trove of goodness to keep me informed and motivated is key. There are thousands of podcasts out there that can teach us all kinds of new skills, tell wonderful stories, or educate […]
The Benefits of Meditation
The benefits of meditation span across every aspect of bodily, psychological, and emotional health. While meditation remains an area of ongoing research, studies have already found promising results regarding the positive effects of the practice. Meditation can have a drastic impact on health, overall wellbeing, and quality of life. Here are some of the ways […]
How I Healed from My Sister’s Death through Traveling
The following is a guest post by Sarah Weaver. “We should order pizza.” We were in Montana on the side of I-90. Waiting for a tow truck. In the snow. “I don’t think they deliver pizza to the side of interstate,” I said. “We won’t know until we call,” my sister said. To my sister Melissa, […]