50 Things to do when Lockdown goes Long-term (Part 1)

47. Make a daily goal

I love that some people have tons of work that they’re passionate about and able to do at home. Good for you. I don’t have such a high workload (is this good or bad? I don’t know) and temporary loss of my identity as a helper has me feeling a little bit “less than” lately.

To cope, I encourage myself to set one main task each day. Today that is cleaning the balcony. Tomorrow I’ll make granola (a two week supply so it’s a project). Setting myself up to accomplish something on a day-to-day basis is motivating (KEY these days) – usually I accomplish much more than the task alone but it’s a starting point (and a sufficient ending point on the days when the sorrows of the current state of the world get me down and I must allow grieving). Let your task be as big or as small as your best can be each day and please have compassion for and trust in yourself.

Capsule Packing

I don’t even travel with a carryon, only a “personal item” (a bag which fits under the seat in front of me). This has saved me many headaches at airport security and during stopovers and now feels second nature. No matter the climate, I bring ONLY the things on this list. Minor adjustments only.

COVID-19 & coming to peace with being at home

I completed two weeks of self quarantine… just in time for 15 90+ more days of shelter in place. Here’s what I’m learning about #stayingin Follow along throughout my journey on Instagram  Before you start, if you can: Ask yourself: Where do I want to be? Who do I want to be with? Get there, with them, […]

Planning my Camino

The Camino de Santiago {with shameless cheats} in 28 days.

Costa Blanca, Valencia, Spain

Day Trips from Alicante The city of Alicante itself has a lot to offer but you’d be missing out if you didn’t wander a little further along the coast. These are some of the best destinations – all easy to see in one day.  Altea Altea is about an hour and a half from Alicante […]

Alicante, Spain (like a local)

This year I’m living in Alicante, Spain. The foodie in me invites the foodie in you to explore my current home: the coastal city of Alicante, Valencia, Spain. Here’s a curated list of my favorite spots (and more). Alicante Finds Best spots to Brunch: Sip & wonder and Mish Mish take the cake (and serve […]

Winter Wanders in Prague, Czechia

Prague is probably my top recommendation for anyone’s first glimpse of Europe. Its beauty is on par with Paris and Florence but it still lends a sense of discovery since the tourists haven’t yet covered every corner (expect more in the Christmas market season/summer). Statues you’d usually find in museums can be found in every […]

Albania | Berat Yoga Retreat

I traveled to Albania to attend my friend Arta’s yoga retreat. The retreat took place in Berat but there is no airport there so I flew into the Tirana airport the night before and intended to take a bus to Berat from there. Upon arrival I learned that: A) there is no tourist information desk […]

Airbnb Hosting

Teachers need side hustles. Frequent international travelers do too. For over a year now mine has been Airbnb and I’d like to share some learned lessons & tips with you! My Airbnb is a mother-in-law apartment in my hometown: Missoula, Montana. You can see it here. I worked with my mother initially and now partner with […]

Behind the Retreat

Social media is a world of ideals, just a sliver of a reality which is messy, which makes mistakes, which meets one struggle after another yet perseveres. Here’s how it really happens.

Ski the Dolomites (Italy)

It’s my third winter in Europe and finally time to explore some nearby skiing. This weekend we opted for the Dolomites in Trentino, N. Italy. A 2.5 hour drive from BGY airport, Vale di Sole and Madonna di Campiglio did not disappoint! We stayed at a very cute and cozy Jägerhaus B&B in the village […]

Travel + Flow Retreat

A week of exploration and grounding, this retreat is designed to balance the exciting experience of international travel with a foundational morning and evening “flow”  (yoga/pilates/barre) practice to frame the days with self care.