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Did you know there are 7 countries in Central America? Costa Rica is one of them. I held a retreat in 2018 in Nicaragua. 2019 in Panama. And my heritage and family are from El Salvador so I've traveled to El Salvador several times. Playa Uvita, translated as Little...
This article was written before the devastating news in Maui. Our hearts go out to the families and communities impacted by this. There are so many resources and opportunities to donate. We are not experts on the best places to donate but here is a helpful resource...
Have you been thinking on going on a retreat? Perhaps you've seen a few of your friends or family members join retreats. While they were certainly a thing prior to the pandemic, there is a huge increase in attendance. 21%, to be exact, of global travelers are...
I love a good recommendation list or blog post giving me insight into where to visit or what to do in a new city. I did that a lot when I moved to Mexico. After a while, I was exhausting all these lists and I noticed the same spots kept coming up. Don’t get me wrong I...
My Year in Review with Books 2022 I’m that person that has several books started at once, and for the most part, I do finish them but there are a few out there that are left mid-sentence. Interestingly, I’ve never set a reading goal so when I saw that Good Reads made...
How moving can benefit personal growth and reflection Can you ever untether from where you were born? I just learned a new term today, “cultural bereavement," I'll explain more in a bit. For me, it feels a bit like my roots are forever in LA. But then NYC...
The 3 Emotional Stages of Moving Abroad or Just Moving If you’re considering moving, in general not even abroad, then you’re probably already realizing how time-intensive it can be. And not only time but you may notice there are emotional stages or layers to this as...
How to feel at home with yourself — when you’re not at *home home*. As a highly-sensitive person, I get overstimulated by things or scenarios that others might not. And well, being “away”, traveling, living in Airbnb's, random rooms, and now more or less living in...
Visit Seattle: How to Plan a Trip to This Underrated Family Travel Destination Despite its rainy reputation, Seattle is an amazing city for family travel. With tons of activities that families will enjoy — many of them cheap or free — and family-friendly neighborhoods...
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone while Traveling to Tepoztlán, Mexico + Who are Los Chinelos? As I walked the cobblestone streets of Tepoztlán (ok, more like hiked the cobblestone mountains) I kept seeing this image. Slightly eerie or at least made me feel unsettled...
Experiencing a Temazcal for the First Time in Mexico When it's time, it's time. I had been invited to Temazcales in the past when I was leading retreats in Santa Marta, Colombia. I was curious but I wasn't ready to hold that space for myself. You are reborn when you...
Things aren’t always what they seem + poem Páramo | Roma Norte Cuidad de Mexico As I looked down at my Google Maps bubble, it looked like I was there but the metal business doors were clearly locked. Plus, no tables or chairs outside which at least in Mexico City it...