They say misery loves company and if you’ve ever had a broken heart you probably agree. Licking my emotional wounds after the demise of longterm together-ness, it was time to face on-my-own-ness again. Fuck! My shredded heart was begging for a haircut, the kind you regret minutes after your last lock hits the ground and a trip somewhere far, far away.
Read moreBali Bliss - by Julia Etzelmueller
Julia Etzelmueller is a film producer from Berlin and a seasoned traveler with a new-found love of surfing. This German adventuress recently relocated to Los Angeles but her gypsy soul isn’t ready to settle in one place yet. Julia has spent some time on Oahu and in Byron Bay, Australia (loved both), but Bali holds a special place in her heart. Here’s what she had to say about the ‘Island of the Gods’:
Read moreA Taste of Singapore - by Gaul Porat
We sat down with Gaul Porat, cinematographer and fearless eater, to give us the skinny on Singapore’s slamming food scene. Born in Israel, raised in New England, he now splits his time between New York and LA (but will always feel most at home in Israel with its great beaches and yummy cuisine).
Read moreDeplaned - A Yoga Sequence
Airline seats seem to get more cramped each year. I am a relatively small 5’4’’ and have precious few inches between my knees and the seat in front of me (which is reliably filled with a giant eating a fragrant cheese plate). Living in two cities that are 9,000 miles away from each other (literally) means I have become something of a pro when it comes to working out the stiffness and knots caused by long plane rides. I’m also a yoga instructor with a restorative specialty, so that helps.
Read moreWORTHY WORDS: Die Slowly - by Martha Medeiros
Often credited wrongly to my beloved poet Pablo Neruda, this poem by Martha Medeiros reminds us not to die slowly. To never stop exploring, taking risks and adventuring into the unknown, which breathes new life into every vein. As if you needed another reason to go buy that ticket.
Read moreTHE GLOBAL PANTRY - Tequila!
Tequila may be the only beverage that has a song named after it. One I sang back when I was young, stupid and hangovers didn’t wield the same crushing power as they do today. This Mexican spirit has lured me into bars, on top of bars, underneath bars and channels my fearless alter ego – with varying results.
Read moreSTYLE WITH A CONSCIENCE - The Brave Collection
‘Courage is contagious’ is the motto of NYC-based jewelry designer Jessica Hendricks. An explorer at heart, her travels brought Hendricks to Cambodia, a country still haunted by its violent past and horrific genocide. After learning about the prevalent problem of human trafficking in the small Buddhist nation, Jessica set out to create a jewelry line to raise awareness about slavery in the region and beyond. She uses her social media as a platform to educate on the issue and provide a forum for further discussion.
Read moreTRAVEL RECIPES - Dal, New England Style
I’m a sucker for a hybrid. Two influences are almost always more interesting than one, especially when the intermingling is naturally complimentary. And, although you may be sick of the word ‘fusion’, mashing up global cuisines often yields delicious results. French-Vietnamese, Chino-Spanish, Mongolian Braai? (Okay, I made the last one up).
Read morePERFECT PACKING - Meet Cuyana, the Pouch Masters
It’s taken years of therapy but I can admit it now: I have a pouch problem. Buttery leather sacks of all sizes make my heart race. I think about all of the handy things I will store in my pouches and how organized I will look and feel. I am convinced the right pouch/ sack/ case combination will change my life.
Read moreThe #Authentic Traveler
#Blessed, #Love, #Liveauthentic have become the hashtag pillars of most popular Instragram accounts. Beautiful people posing on the foggy Pacific shore, sipping coffee on mountain tops and sporting Warby Parker glasses and Filson bags rake in likes like a viral cat video.
Read moreTRAVEL COMPANION – The Dolphin Short
‘Slip into Nirvana’ is the slogan of the LA brand AFTERLIFE from world traveler, Ayurvedic practitioner and entrepreneur Andrea Emmerich. Re-cycle, re-use, re-joy is the company’s motto and a welcome contrast to our throw-away consumer culture. All products are made of 100% recycled cashmere and produced in Downtown Los Angeles.
Read moreTHE GLOBAL PANTRY - Manuka Honey
Question: What’s the secret behind Legolas’ shiny locks, the Maoris’ fortitude and the ALL BLACKS 2015 Rugby World Cup victory?
Answer: Manuka Honey! (well... maybe!)
TRAVEL FINDS - A Ugandan Fertility Mask
Our apartment in Brooklyn is filled with quirky travel finds. They range from the elegant (a Vietnamese painting on sectioned porcelain slats presides over our living room); to the messy (a growing collection of Thai napkins and weird hot sauces clutter our kitchen counters); and the absurd (scary puppets from Rajasthan jolt me out of sleep on a fairly regular basis). Though I inevitably end up adoring the treasures we collect on the road, I often resist purchasing them in the moment because I hate carrying things and have no stomach for haggling.
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