You may have seen me talk about chakras on the blog before. Maybe you’ve read some of my other posts about them (on the seven Earth chakras and on meditations for each of the main chakras), or maybe you have no idea what a chakra is! Either way, keep reading to learn about something I’ve […]
An Easy, Fashionable Africa Packing List
“What in the world do people pack when they go to Africa? Where do I start? What is essential and what should I leave behind on my Africa packing list?” This was my question before I went to Africa for the first time, heading to South Africa with a backpack full of denim shorts and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Stargazing in West Texas
In a world where most of us spend our time in big cities and suburbs, skies that are dark enough to see the dazzling Milky Way can be hard to come by. Speaking from personal experience, it wasn’t until adulthood that I saw it without light pollution, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. It’s not […]
13 Reasons to Visit Finnish Lapland
Before I finally resolved to visit more cold spots this winter, after fully experiencing my first winter of life (in my 30s, I know. I’m late), I came to realize that it’s actually one of my favorite seasons. There are so many things that you can only do when it’s really, truly cold outside, and […]
What to Pack for Backpacking in Southeast Asia
2022 Update: After a combined 2.5 years in Southeast Asia spread out over multiple visits and every time of year, this is my revisited, more fashionable, new and improved Southeast Asia packing list. I’ve read about packing lists ad nauseam on the interwebs. They usually consist of various clothing options and toiletries, but lack the […]