Returning to Rishikesh
Rishikesh is known as the “Yoga Capital of the World.” My first visit here was four years ago, after I became more curious about yoga and serious about my practice. Since then, I have been returning yearly to deepen my…
Rooted & Roaming
Slow Living. Simple Rituals. Meaningful Places
Rooted & Roaming
Slow Living. Simple Rituals. Meaningful Places
Anne
My Temporary Home Checklist
Finding a place to stay for a few nights is easy. Finding somewhere you can actually live for a month (or three or six) is a different story. One of the biggest challenges of living between places is finding the…
Slow Finds: People and Places that Make Oaxaca Feel Like Home
Some places become part of your life without you really noticing it. You find yourself buying the same bread, walking the same route, or making an appointment with the same person whenever you’re back in town. For me, these are…
Slow Finds: My Everyday Essentials in Oaxaca
One of the first things I do when I arrive in a new city is find the local shops and markets where I can stock my kitchen. It’s part of how I settle into a temporary home and begin to…
Returning to the Coast of Oaxaca: A Self-Made Retreat
“A Higher Power is leading you. Be led by the same. The Higher Power knows what to do and how to do it. Trust it.” — Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talk 265 (1936) The coast of…
How I Choose a Temporary Home: Life Beyond the Tourist Trail
People often assume I choose places because they’re beautiful or inexpensive. While I certainly appreciate a beautiful space, that’s not actually how I decide where to live. I cook most of my meals at home and I also work from…
Rooted & Roaming
Most travel never felt quite right to me. It always seemed to move too fast—skimming the surface, chasing highlights, leaving before anything real could take root. I found myself drawn to more intentional travel—staying longer, paying attention, and letting a…