Its no secret that a walk in an ancient Redwood forest can have profound effects on your spirit, mind, and body. While walking through the Redwood forest last year along the coast of California, I felt like I wanted to move slower than I ever have in my life. I wanted to hone in on the sounds of birds sining so clear and crisp, zoom in on every twist and turned detail of redwood skin, and study each ray of light that broke through the trees and levitated in the forest before me.
I Got Arrested Protesting SeaWorld. Here’s Why It Was Worth It.
Arrest Protesting SeaWorld: Why I Was Cuffed In, Laid Down, And Dressed Up As An Orca A few years ago while budget traveling the California coast, I found myself handcuffed, sitting peacefully in a wade pool in San Diego, California. I vividly remember sitting cross-legged, focusing on my breath, staring out at the water and […]
A New Series: How Did I Get Here? Radio Stations, Yogic Ceremonies and YouTube Adventures
Dear Readers, Have you ever just stopped to wonder… “how did I get here?” As a solo traveler, I find myself in this position constantly. I recently started my trip on the coast of the Golden State, and, in the past 48 hours, I’ve been constantly observing this thought roll through my tracks. If you […]