Lounging in my hammock with sandy toes, while watching the waves crash like thunder on the beach, it didn’t take long to realize that the long epic journey to get to my hostel was well worth it. I’m staying at Cocori Lodge, a favorite place for surfers, and it’s pretty close to paradise. Sure, it’s…
DetailsNext month, I’ll be staying in beautiful El Paredon, Guatemala for free, in exchange for teaching yoga to surfers at a hostel on the beach. I’ve also received free yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India and paid nothing for ten days of accommodations in Lucca, Italy, where I saw the Rolling Stones perform live. People ask me all the time how I manage to get this kind of gigs. Surprisingly, it’s not that hard. Here is information on how to use work exchange programs to travel the world for free.
We all have our unique talents. Perhaps you’re an outstanding cook, have a glorious singing voice, are a skilled videographer, or can teach English. Whatever your abilities, there are probably people around the world that are willing to host you in their home or resort in exchange for your talents. Some hosts will provide food and accommodations, and some might even toss in a small income. Each situation is as unique as your skill set.
DetailsAstoria, Oregon has a wonderful way of getting under your skin. The small city is like a new song from your favorite performer. You indulge in it as much as you can, and then you can’t get it out of your head. The town is famous for many things. The award-winning movie, The Goonies, was…
DetailsRecently I posted an article about how to learn yoga and was personally attacked for suggesting that videos and books are an option. I agree they aren’t the best option. The ideal way to learn yoga is in person from a certified yoga instructor, but now I’ll get comments asking me why an instructor needs to be certified if they’ve been teaching for over a decade and are properly trained. It seems like someone is always picking a fight.
I also posted about the medical benefits of CBD oil, and someone started trying to argue about all the different manufacturing processes and which company is superior. It seems everyone in America has strong opinions and feels it necessary always to share those opinions with others. I’ve traveled to over 20 countries in the last few years, and I’ve found that the need to argue every little point is, for the most part, an American phenomenon. Yes, people share differences of opinion all around the world, but generally in a much kinder manner. So, what is up with America’s obsession with arguing?
DetailsLooking out over the breathtaking view of Puget Sound, surrounded by women that I didn’t even know a few days ago, I was astonished at the energy in the room. The feeling of love and unity was almost tangible! Everyone knows that yoga retreats are supposed to be about health and wellness, but we were…
DetailsMother Nature was showing off. Standing there, gazing over the valley below, splattered like a canvass with Autumn colors of red, orange, and yellow, and gawking breathlessly at the Olympic Mountain Range in the distance, I felt tears of happiness gently slide down my cheeks. The blue sky was a striking contrast to the snow-capped…
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