How to Ditch Your Stuff & Travel The World
Many dream of escaping their routine to explore the world for a year or two—or even to start over as […]
Travel Apps & Tips
In 1986, at 17 years old, I set off alone with a one-way ticket to Europe. I had no experience, […]
Skincare Made Easy: 4 Simple Steps to Radiance
Achieving radiant skin doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, just four simple steps—Cleanse, Serum, Moisturize/SPF, and Night Treatment—can transform […]
How To Give a Back Massage
Mastering massage therapy is like learning an elegant dance. At first, it’s all about memorizing the steps—understanding the rhythm of […]
Full Circle: Australia, Mexico & Back to California
For the past year, I’ve worked as a Wellness Specialist aboard expedition ships. My role includes leading sunrise yoga sessions […]
Skincare: Causes of Acne
Many people struggling with acne feel like they’ve tried everything—only to be met with disappointment. After spending countless dollars on […]
Skincare: Treating Acne
Acne is a hereditary condition caused by the overproduction of dead skin cells, leading to clogged pores. In Part 1 […]
Krishna Communities of New South Wales, Australia
I couldn’t find a direct flight from Hervey Bay in Queensland to the Gold Coast of New South Wales, so […]
The Town of Seventeen Seventy, Queensland OZ
Australia is a massive country it’s true, but so is the USA. The difference is the lack of population between […]
Driving Coastal Queensland Australia
After spending the previous week exploring North Queensland in an older model camper van, I thought a shiny new SUV with […]
North Queensland: Look but don’t touch.
After flying San Jose, California to Los Angels, I had a 3-hour layover before my trans-pacific flight to Sydney and […]
Roll on Colombia: Costa Rica to Oregon
I’ve become quite good at packing, unpacking, and navigating long-term travel. I enjoy change and will be happy to keep […]
Glaciers to Pura Vida: Remembering Alaska from a Hammock in Costa Rica
My first contract working on an expedition cruise ship in Alaska was 5.5-weeks long. That didn’t sound so long when […]
Ship Life Unveiled: My Experience Working on Passenger Ships
“Living the dream.” I hear this phrase often when people refer to my job aboard passenger ships, but it’s never […]
Bears Everywhere: Cruising Southeast Alaska
I was in India when I accepted this position on a ship in Alaska. Being in a country where spotty […]