Author: Sarah
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The Paris Project
I just wrapped up my fabulous yoga retreat in Morocco (more on that later), and today is my first full day in Paris, where I’ll be for a whole month. I could not be more excited! My partner and I will stay in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. I’m unfamiliar with this neighborhood, but my…
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‘Yoga is hard’ and five other toxic myths about yoga.
I’ve been practicing yoga for 15 years and teaching for 4. These are the most common assumptions, misconceptions and myths my students walk into the studio believing. If you can overcome these assumptions, showing up for yourself on your mat becomes easy! Yoga is hard. This one is partially true. Yoga can be hard, both…
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The perfect itinerary for your first trip to Paris
I’ve been to Paris five times, one of those times for a semester abroad. Based on my extensive travel there I’ve crafted this five-day itinerary to help you 1) hit all the iconic Parisian tourist sites and 2) still get off the beaten path. Day 1 – Arrive in Paris This may not only be…
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Why I travel solo and how you can too
Traveling alone can be thrilling but also scary — particularly as a woman. As a female solo traveler who has traveled alone to more than five countries, including Morocco, France, Norway, Finland, Germany, and Estonia, I’ve pulled together my best advice to get you started on your first solo trip abroad. First, examine what’s holding…
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5 tips for beginners to build a yoga practice
Have you always wanted to do yoga and be more flexible but just haven’t found the time for it? These five tips will help you build your practice holistically so that you not only make time for yoga but you also crave how good it makes you feel. Tip 1: Listen to your body Pain,…
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Your essential checklist for carry-on, international travel
Most major airlines now charge you to check your bag and choose your seat (blegh). Here’s how I packed last-minute for my week in Greece in just one carry-on bag and one backpack. Have you ever gotten all the way to the final steps to book a flight online and only to realize the ‘deal’…
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My Top Tips for Touring Santorini
I had a magical trip to the island of Santorini this past April. If you’re dreaming of a magical, Greek escape but don’t want to plan every detail, I’ve done all the hard work for you. Keep reading if you want to know exactly where to find the best food, best wine, and best things…
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48 Hours in Athens
Traveling during COVID-times means that I’ve been planning spontaneous, personal trips (like my trip to Panama in January) a few weeks in advance. This March my mom and I found a fantastic flight deal and decided to fly to Athens three short weeks later. The two of us have been traveling together since I was…
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The Doors of Morocco
Doors are portals into other lives; the lives that could have been, could still be. My imagination always runs wild when I see a gorgeous new door. How long have the residents lived in their home? What are their lives like? Who are their great, lost loves? Why did they choose this home over all…
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Retreating to Panama for yoga, surf, and sunshine
On a whim, after quarantining and recovering from COVID and a last-minute work trip cancellation, I booked flights to Panama to go on a yoga retreat with my yoga instructor, Anne. Every moment of the retreat was absolute heaven: yoga twice per day, surf lessons, delicious food, time spent in community with fellow yogi-travelers, and…
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A Vegan Month in Review
What I Learned: Will I keep eating vegan after January 31? More or less! Even before this experiment I ate vegan or vegetarian for 90% of my meals. I will meal prep and choose vegan recipes, and I do not plan to buy cheese, meat, or seafood at the grocery. Both of these decisions I…
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Vegan Nutrition: Iodine
Iodine: Where does it come from and why do our bodies need it? What iodine does: Iodine assists in the function of our thyroid gland and its production of hormones T3 and T4 (which affect metabolism, growth, heart rate). It also assists in fetal brain and bone development. Iodine deficiency can lead to swelling in…