For as long as I can remember, my mother has had a green thumb and a love of flowers, which meant that our garden was beautiful, but it also resulted in much frustration for her since it’s not always easy to maintain a colorful garden in an often dry Southern California. Her absolute favorite are tulips, […]
15 of the Most Beautiful Places In The Philippines
Picture this: You’ve landed in a country of over 7,000 islands with pristine beaches, gorgeous mountains, and some of the friendliest people in the world. The Philippines is also affordable and easy to travel through, with the majority of locals speaking English. While some of the best places to visit in the Philippines are more […]
An Adventurer’s Guide to Lanai Activities
It was clear to me when I pulled up to the car rental lot and saw nothing but jeeps that Lanai wasn’t going to be the same adventure as the other Hawaiian islands. Lanai isn’t jungly or particularly green (more orange). It isn’t covered in resorts, and you won’t see many other tourists here. It’s rugged, […]
Earth Star Chakra: What It Is & Why It Matters
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 […]
The Perfect Nusa Islands Itinerary
The Nusa islands off the coast of Bali in Indonesia are exactly what you’re looking for if you want the beauty of Balinese culture but wish it came without the crowds. Located just 30 minutes by boat from Bali’s Sanur, this is what people say Bali was like 30 years ago. There are three Nusa […]