Walking through Villa Naya the morning of the cacao ceremony, I was immediately overcome with a sense of peace and surrender. Many of us had no idea what was to come during this ceremony, for friends who had previously participated were mysteriously secretive about the day’s events: “Something you must experience for yourself.” Beyond the
When you think of Bali, your mind may wander to a gorgeous tropical paradise, complete with monkeys, coconuts, turquoise waters, and more sunshine than you know what to do with. This lush island, however, is far more than meets the eye. Anything but a simple vacation spot, Bali will pull you in with her intense
I just spent the last weekend with some of my favorite people in the whole entire world: a family I lived with for a week in Italy 4 years ago. I was teaching summer camp (with ACLE, the same organization I’m teaching with this summer), and was blessed with the fortune of staying with this
Today, I went to visit my juice shop today in Chiang Mai… (and by the way, when I say “juice shop”, we’re not talking your average fruit or sugary juices. 🙂 ) Bai-Yanang, Khow-Tong, Papaya Leaf Juice, Turmeric tonic and Gotukola are just a few of the intensely nutritional, fresh and hand-pressed juices that this
I’ve alluded to it, and it’s probably pretty clear through my actions and lifestyle… but right now, I’m going to come straight out and say it. The conventional life? The one we’re pointed straight down in order to achieve security… you know. Nine-to-five job with a fancy title and benefits, 2 weeks vacation per year,
