I certainly didn’t know what I was getting into when I decided to come to Vietnam. I found that it was a mixture of many things and if I where to describe it in one word, I’d have to say “intense”. When I arrived to Ho Chi Minh City (also called Saigon), I was overwhelmed!
My trip to Australia was very short but extremely enjoyable. I hadn’t planned to go to Australia from New Zealand but since it’s SO close and it had been about 30 years since I was there last, I figured why not? Given the fact that winter was quickly approaching, I decided to stick to the
In New Zealand, the rain often brings rainbows and a brilliant blue sky filled with puffy white clouds. I didn’t mind the rain in New Zealand although the temperatures did start dropping as the days moved closer to winter. I enjoyed my time on the North Island. I flew from Christchruch, on the South Island,
This is my third visit to New Zealand and I can definitely say that it is one of my favorite places! In 30 years there have been many changes but the beauty still takes my breath away. I flew into Nelson on the South Island to attend a yoga retreat in Takaka located in The
Time flies and I’m ready….again! Time is an interesting concept when traveling. For me what I notice is how time seems to go slowly at the beginning and speeds up as time progresses. I can say that I can’t believe I’ve been gone for a month! Bali has been an adventure and wonderful in many
Nyepi Day in Bali is a New Year celebration unlike anywhere else on the planet. It’s ultimately the quietest day of the year, when all of the island’s inhabitants abide by a set of local rules; no lights, no fire (so no cooking or smoking!), no activity and limited talking. There is also NO internet!
When I told my aunt of my developing plans, her comment was “you just can’t help yourself!”. It’s true, I have a wanderlust soul that needs to explore, have adventures and get out into the world. One of the things on my bucket list has been to live in a foreign country for at least
At the beginning of the year, I made a commitment to go “Plant-based” (yes, completely vegan…no animals or animal products) for at least a year. I had been gradually reducing any animal products and most processed foods from my diet. I naturally eat fresh, local and whole foods, so going “all-the-way” was pretty easy. I’m
Join me for the Spring into Summer Retreat If you’re like many folks, this time of year, everything starts to speed up. Wasn’t it just January? Suddenly, the rest of the year is coming too fast, and you’re overwhelmed with all that you have to do. Somewhere along the way, maybe those goals you set
Thursday, June 8th @ 6pm to Saturday, June 10th @ 1pm An all inclusive retreat for women. Give yourself the gift of time to energize and be inspired through self-reflection, silence and mindfulness. Taking time for yourself, unplugging from life’s “busyness” will allow you to make a deeper and complete connection to your inner consciousness,
