Hola internet people, thanks for taking the time to read this. As we pay attention to the current events and things unfolding all around us we wanted to make a note of the things we’ve observed. We figured we owed it to ourselves to not forget this unique moment in history. What does it all […]
TRAVEL THOUGHTS
Interbeing – Clouds in Each Paper
We may not be the most spiritual people out there, but we thought we would share a quote by Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. We think it’s very relevant right now during the current Covid-19 crisis. Of all the spiritual traditions Buddhism and the wisdom contained in it has often fascinated us most… If […]
Our Experience Housesitting in a Small Town in Oaxaca, Mexico
LIFE IN LACHIGOLO, OAXACA We recently spent six weeks housesitting in Oaxaca. We were in Lachigolo, a small dusty town of 1,900 people about ten miles (20km) east of Oaxaca City. After seeing an ad online we jumped at the opportunity. The woman subletting the home responded quickly, and after a brief meeting and tour […]
Slow Travel: 11 Relevant Reasons to Embrace it
SLOW TRAVEL: 11 RELEVANT REASONS TO EMBRACE IT On the road of life, don’t forget to stop and smell the roses. What is Slow Travel? Stemming from the larger cultural Slow Movement, slow travel is exactly what it sounds like, slowing down your travels. It’s the radical notion that busier is not best. In our […]
Meditation in the Forests of Chiang Mai, Thailand
Practicing meditation in Chiang Mai I wake up feeling stiff on the floor to bells ringing and dogs barking at 3:30 am. Shortly after, the monks begin chanting. I’m annoyed by the chanting, it’s so early, and it’s still dark outside. To start a week of practicing meditation in Chiang Mai angry at monks feels […]