Category: travel

  • Adventures & Yoga in Rishikesh, the Birthplace of Yoga

    Adventures & Yoga in Rishikesh, the Birthplace of Yoga

    Known as the birthplace of yoga, Rishikesh is a serene and spiritual town situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. In addition to its rich history, it’s known for the many yoga schools, ashrams, sadhus (holy men), and nightly Ganga Aarti ceremonies that take place on the banks of the Ganga. For…

  • A Yogis Guide to Yoga in Mysore in 2025

    A Yogis Guide to Yoga in Mysore in 2025

    As the yoga capital of South India and the birthplace of Ashtanga yoga, Mysore (Mysuru) belongs on every yogis bucket list. This charming city is home to many renowned yoga teachers and schools, and an ideal place for both beginners and advanced practitioners to deepen their practice. While Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the founder of…

  • Staying at an Ashram in India: Sivananda Neyyar Dam

    Staying at an Ashram in India: Sivananda Neyyar Dam

    Whether you’re on a spiritual journey à la Eat, Pray, Love or simply looking to deepen your yoga practice in a meditative setting, an ashram stay might be just what you’re looking for. An ashram is a hermitage, monastic community, or other place of religious retreat. In India, there are countless ashrams scattered across the…

  • Camino Finisterre: A Walking Guide to the End of the World

    Camino Finisterre: A Walking Guide to the End of the World

    While walking the Camino de Santiago is a feat in and of itself, more and more pilgrims are choosing not to end their adventure in front of the cathedral. Rather, they’re lacing up their shoes, putting their packs back on, and continuing onwards to the Atlantic Ocean and the “end of the world” on the…

  • An Ecosystem Regeneration Camp in Portugal’s Vale da Lama

    An Ecosystem Regeneration Camp in Portugal’s Vale da Lama

    In Dr. Seuss’ classic story, The Lorax, a young boy wanders to the far edge of his polluted town to visit a mysterious figure, known as the “Once-ler.” The Once-ler tells him that the town was not always in such a degraded state. Once upon a time, it was an abundant valley filled with colorful…

  • How to Spend Two Weeks in Guatemala

    How to Spend Two Weeks in Guatemala

    With mystical lakes, colorful cities, active volcanoes, and jungles containing Mayan ruins, there’s a lot to love about Guatemala. This small Central American country might be a little off the beaten path (especially compared to nearby Mexico and Costa Rica), but it’s becoming an increasingly popular destination for travelers. And for good reason. Up until…