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How a Journaling Retreat Led Me to a Massive Aha Moment

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How a Journaling Retreat Led Me to a Massive Aha Moment

In a deluge of screens, scrolling, and Substack, the simple practice of putting pen to paper, seems, well, retro.

My Postpartum Wellness Retreat Wasn't Indulgent — It Was Survival

Jun 19, 2025

My Postpartum Wellness Retreat Wasn't Indulgent — It Was Survival

By seven months postpartum, I felt like I was running on fumes.

The Psychological Reason "Crazy Rich Asians" Is Everyone's Plane Movie

Jun 3, 2025

The Psychological Reason "Crazy Rich Asians" Is Everyone's Plane Movie

Last year, I visited Cape Town, South Africa, for a girl's trip.

When an Astrology Skeptic Goes on a Zodiac-Themed Retreat in Saint Lucia

May 30, 2025

When an Astrology Skeptic Goes on a Zodiac-Themed Retreat in Saint Lucia

I know this makes me a bad queer, but I'm not drawn to astrology culture.

I Had an Actually Relaxing Trip to NYC, Thanks to This Wellness Hotel

May 19, 2025

I Had an Actually Relaxing Trip to NYC, Thanks to This Wellness Hotel

As of late, I've had a complicated relationship with New York City.

Why I Took a "Hatchelorette" Trip Before Giving Birth

Apr 25, 2025

Why I Took a "Hatchelorette" Trip Before Giving Birth

I've thought about my friends a lot over the last 22 weeks.

11 Hotels Doing Wellness Travel Right

Mar 28, 2025

11 Hotels Doing Wellness Travel Right

In the age of hyperproductivity, extreme optimization, and multi-function everything, even vacations are different.

My "Digital Detox" Vacation Went Great — Until I Got Home

Mar 28, 2025

My "Digital Detox" Vacation Went Great — Until I Got Home

It's troubling to admit that I've been averaging between five and six hours of screen time over the past few weeks.

Is "Blue Mind Theory" Legit? I Traveled to Vancouver Island to Find Out

Mar 12, 2025

Is "Blue Mind Theory" Legit? I Traveled to Vancouver Island to Find Out

My eyes looked out over the Bedwell Sound, part of the larger Clayoquot Sound, at the mouth of the Bedwell River.

The 14 Best "Solorette" Destinations For a Pre-Wedding Getaway

Mar 5, 2025

The 14 Best "Solorette" Destinations For a Pre-Wedding Getaway

There are few occasions when I feel more alive, more like myself, than with a passport and suitcase in hand.

Forget Miami: Why "Icescapes" Are This Winter's Travel Trend

Feb 25, 2025

Forget Miami: Why "Icescapes" Are This Winter's Travel Trend

You know the moment it strikes: It's the dead of winter, and you're at peak cabin fever.

Move Over, Tinder: Travel Is the New Dating App

Feb 11, 2025

Move Over, Tinder: Travel Is the New Dating App

Everyone told Emma that she would meet the love of her life overseas, but she never believed them.