Locals in Hawaii lovingly refer to Maui and the Big Island as sisters, and now I know why. Each has her own unique personality and vibration, yet the islands feel related and akin. I fell in love with both islands during my recent visit to Hawaii, touching down on Maui first and then travelling on to…
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A Healthy Stay at Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Even those who have never touched down on the picture-perfect islands of Hawaii can conjure up an iconic image of what a Hawaiian holiday must be like. Stunning scenery from volcanoes to rainforests, hiking trails, and world-class resorts sitting front row to aquamarine sets hitting soft-sand beaches, like the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui. If…
48 Hours in Palm Springs: A Healthy Weekend Getaway Guide
People say that Paris is always a good idea. Well, that is how I feel about Palm Springs too. Palm Springs has always been one of my favourite places to spend a weekend away from San Francisco. I love it for the desert temperatures, the chic pools and the incredibly cool vibe. Recently, I discovered that there…
A First Timers Guide to the New York Marathon
Everyone’s journey to completing their first marathon is unique. However, the feeling of crossing that finish line after the dedication and commitment to hours of long, lonely runs and hundreds of kilometres on the clock is universally epic. While some of the training can be tedious, having crossed the iconic New York Marathon finish line…
The Ultimate Local’s Guide to San Francisco
There are a million reasons why you might want to put San Francisco on your list for a visit, with around the same number of city guides for this place that I have called home for more than a decade and where I return to when I’m not travelling. This San Francisco city guide is a…
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…
A Healthy Weekend Getaway to South Beach, Florida
The best weekend getaway in Florida has to include the perfect balance of sunshine, the art scene, the iconic Miami beaches, Latin culture, beautiful people and mouthwatering food. An escape to South Beach, Miami exposed me to all of these essential elements. It also opened up my eyes to the explosive fitness scene that was waiting…
Floatation Therapy: What It’s Really Like to Float in a Sensory Deprivation Tank
The term “sensory deprivation tank” doesn’t exactly have the nicest ring to it, but float centres in which participants spend time floating in tanks or tubs filled with highly salinated water, often times void of all other sensory input, are popping up in major cities across the world. After my first experience floating for a…
A Local’s Guide to Unique Places to Eat in Chicago
Like most Chicagoans, I am infinitely proud of the city I called home for so long. I always get incredibly excited when I have the opportunity to share my favourite city in the world with others. Chicago has a plethora to offer visitors including stunning architecture, world-class museums, an endless amount of sporting events, a…
