Slow Living. Simple Rituals. Meaningful Places
Slow Living. Simple Rituals. Meaningful Places
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 the places that have helped Oaxaca feel less like somewhere I live and more like home. These aren’t necessarily the…
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 make it feel lke my own. When I’m in Oaxaca City, I cook daily and rarely eat out, so stocking…
“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 Oaxaca is wild, magical, and untamable. It is not the stereotypical Mexican beach you see in pictures of Cancun and…
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 home, so practicalities are a big part of my decision. I also enjoy spending time at home, so the look…
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 place unfold at its own pace. Not to just see a place, but to understand what ordinary life felt like…