Stroll and Speak | Your Guide to Mindful Travel
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I still remember the day I stumbled upon a movement therapy class in a quaint Costa Rican village – it was as if my body and soul were awakened to the rhythm of the earth. The instructor’s gentle guidance and the group’s collective energy created a sense of harmony that I had never experienced before. […]
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I’ve always been one of those people who learns things the hard way. Like the time I found myself in a dingy internet café in Bangkok, desperately trying to access my bank account while ignoring the unsettling realization that the guy next to me was probably hacking my life away. See, I used to scoff […]
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I still remember the day I realized that Career mentorship wasn’t just about finding someone to show me the ropes, but about finding a partner who could help me navigate the ups and downs of my professional journey. I was sitting in a crowded coffee shop, feeling overwhelmed and unsure about my next steps, when […]
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I still remember the day I decided to take matters into my own hands and ditch the bland, cookie-cutter decor that came with my apartment. I was on a mission to create a space that truly reflected my personality, and that’s when I discovered the magic of DIY wall decor. It’s amazing how a few […]
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As I sat in my small Costa Rican eco-village, surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature, I stumbled upon a common myth about online course reviews: that they’re always trustworthy and unbiased. But, as I delved deeper into the world of mindful learning, I discovered that this couldn’t be further from the truth. […]
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I first tasted Portuguese port wine in a dimly lit tavern in Porto, lured by the promise of liquid history in a glass. Or maybe I was just trying to escape the incessant rain that seemed intent on drowning the city. Either way, there I was, a skeptical journalist with a palate more accustomed to […]
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I’ll never forget the time I tried to turn my dingy living room into a “globally-inspired” oasis. It was less of an oasis and more of a disaster zone. Picture this: a Turkish lamp casting weird shadows over a Peruvian alpaca rug, while a Balinese mask stared ominously from the wall. Friends entered my home […]
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I once tried to bring a slice of Italian dolce far niente into my cramped apartment—spoiler alert: it’s not as simple as swapping your morning espresso for a macchiato. Turns out, the art of doing nothing is a bit more nuanced when your neighbors are more “leaf blower” than “lilting violin.” But I figured if […]
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I remember the first time I tried to write a travel piece. I was staring at a blank page, my screen mocking me with its sterile emptiness. I had just returned from a supposedly life-changing trip to a remote island, but all I could muster was drivel that read more like a tourist brochure than […]
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As I sat with my friend, a real estate investor in Costa Rica, I realized that navigating the world of real estate finance can be daunting, but with the right approach, it can also be a powerful tool for creating sustainable and intentional communities. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of birds […]
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