Looking through a social media lens, Mary Tilson has a perfect life. The international yoga instructor and retreat leader has spent years traveling the world and teaching yoga in some of the most picturesque places around the world. But, her life now looks remarkably different from how it used to. 13 years ago, Mary was…
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12 Epic Photos to Inspire you to Visit the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is a destination that will take your breath away. When Pat touched down in Rarotonga and went on to explore Aitutaki, she warned me that photos wouldn’t quite capture the magic of experiencing such a beautiful place, in person. It was clear, it was love at first sight. Then Ashley’s photos arrived…
Aitutaki Island: Paradise Found in the South Pacific
Have you ever visited a place that left you without words? We’ve all likely heard the saying that something leaves us breathless, but for a writer sometimes we are left wordless too. In the words of one of my very favourite authors, sometimes “we do not take a trip, a trip takes us,” and Steinbeck’s words…
Exploring Rarotonga: The Heart of the Cook Islands
“Kia Orana!” is what you hear as soon as you land in the breathtaking Cook Islands; “May you live a long and fulfilling life”. It’s a common phrase, exchanged with a smile, many times a day. More than that, it is the sentiment at the heart of the way the locals live here. It is impossible…
A Weekend Getaway in Arizona: Exploring Mesa and Phoenix
When it’s cold and foggy in San Francisco, I dream of being in the desert sunshine. The desert sunshine for me waits in Arizona. From the magic and mystic of Sedona, to the wide open spaces of Phoenix, and every bit in-between. So, I spent a long weekend visiting Mesa and Phoenix and discovered how incredible Spring is…