AKA Spending New Year’s with a Bunch of Buddhists I was fortunate to greet 2023 while on a mindfulness meditation retreat at Deer Park Monastery in Southern California. Mindfulness? Great! Waking up at 5:15? Um… Why the early mornings were worth it, and what to expect from a meditation retreat in the Plum Village…
Have a future marine biologist on your gift list? This is the spot for awesome marine biology gifts for kids! There are so many amazing ocean-themed children’s books and toys out today that I would have absolutely drooled over as a kid. I picked out the best quality (and most fun!) marine biology gifts I…
Dive in for a peek at the incredible and abundant street art of Oaxaca City, Mexico. Pick a favorite and go discover some for yourself! Oaxaca is known for its talented artists, indigenous culture, nature, and social justice protests. These facets are beautifully captured in the abundant murals and prints scattered across the walls of…
