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Travel Stories & Musings

Journeys of self-discovery, spiritual encounters, and lessons from the road.

Finding Serenity in the Rolling Hills of Tuscany

October 15, 2023 by Eleanor Vance

My journey to Italy was more than a vacation; it was a pilgrimage to the heart of myself. The pasta was good, but the self-discovery was better.

The Art of Stillness: A Bali Meditation Retreat

September 22, 2023 by Maria Garcia

In the heart of Bali, surrounded by lush rice paddies, I learned that the greatest journey is the one inward. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.

Friendship Forged on the Camino de Santiago

August 5, 2023 by Sarah Chen

Walking the Camino was a physical challenge, but the true gift was the incredible bond I formed with a woman who started as a stranger and ended as a sister.

Embracing the Unknown: A Solo Trip to Thailand

July 19, 2023 by Jasmine Lee

Traveling alone for the first time at 48 was terrifying and exhilarating. I found courage I never knew I had in the bustling markets and serene temples of Thailand.