Yearly Archives: 2026
Surfing Again at 47
Surfing at 47 and coming back to the ocean has felt, in many ways, like learning all over again. My body is different. My hormones are different. In fact, my mind plays tricks on me some days, whispering doubts, old expectations, and comparisons I no longer want to carry...
365 Days Sober: What Sobriety Taught Me About Transformational Travel and Designing Retreats That Change You
A glass of wine here, a drink at dinner, a beer after a surf, all felt like harmless, mindless reflexes. What I didn’t know, or rather wasn’t aware of, was the effect that consistent alcohol consumption had on my health and my relationships with others. But perhaps the most...
More than a Destination, a return to self
Costa Rica is inherently magical. It’s indescribable, but felt and known by those who have had the privilege of walking the beaches, witnessing the jaw-dropping sunsets, hearing the power of the howler monkeys, meeting and laughing with locals, and simply watching as your days feel longer and filled with...
Wellness Travel Reimagined: Why we chose Costa Rica, Peru & Chile
Lately, I’ve been feeling deeply overwhelmed with gratitude. The past two months have been an extraordinary journey full of wellness travel, family time, and precious moments that nourished my heart and spirit. Firstly, while Peru is home to one of the seven wonders of the world, public perception...