I pulled into the secluded campsite in the National Forest. It was even better than what I expected – silent, down a dirt road most cars can’t make it down (but my 4WD truck had no problem!), and surrounded by giant sugar pines. The best part about it is I didn’t have to set up […]
48 Hours in Lassen Volcanic National Park (Itinerary + Things to Do!)
When it comes to uncrowded National Parks, the West doesn’t have many. Considering how Yosemite, Zion, and more are receiving record visitor numbers, how wonderful is it to be able to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park, where you may not see others on the trail at all in the evenings and early mornings? It’s the […]
Everything to Know About Earth Chakras, and How to Heal Through Them
What is a chakra and why do they need healing? This is a question I pondered up until pretty recently. After getting tired of hearing about the chakra system in yoga classes and retreats and nodding along like, “oh yes, mhmm,” but having no idea what they actually were, I bought a course and dived […]
7 Magical Day Trips to Take from Stuttgart, Germany
Six-year-old me used to have a coloring book full of princes and princesses. I loved designing different outfits and colors, each more extravagant than the last. When I had my birthday, I requested a pink princess dress, which my grandmother lovingly sewed for me. In the storybook of my mind unicorns, knights, and sparkly queens reigned […]
How to Travel Alone for the First Time
I’ve been traveling alone for over nine years now, and what initially seemed like a terrifying prospect to me has now become my preferred mode of exploration. The freedom that comes with solo traveling is intoxicating, and you deserve to know what it feels like too. But how can you avoid it being a lonely […]