Luang Prabang, Laos About 35 minutes outside of Luang Prabang, down various dusty roads and nested along the shores of the Nam Kahn river, lies a very secluded, special place — Mandalao Elephant Conservatory. A sanctuary for rescued elephants, Mandaloa’s philosophy, which includes no-riding, is both innovative & impressive. It is based on the following 5 freedoms:...Read More
Luang Prabang, Laos Today I took a quick trip along the shores of the Nam Kahn River to one of my favorite finds in all of Laos, Ban San Khong. Ban San Khong is a slightly remote weaving village, where the age-old traditions of natural dies & weaving are part of day-to-day life. And while many...Read More
Luang Prabang, Laos We have all heard the saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” And so, alas, I will give blogging a try, once again. And guess what, this time, I will succeed at sticking to it, perhaps because I have been much more consistent in incorporating meditation into my life. As...Read More
Galle, Sri Lanka Amazing what one can see when we look beyond the traffic, peer through the chaos, tune out the cacophony, all while entrusting our life to a stranger driving a motorbike with a shell on it (aka tut tuk) as he darts through traffic as we make our way north from Galle to Colombo,...Read More
By Meg McGuire – Original Article Some vacations can derail your health, wellness and fitness routines, but they provide the cultural experiences you seek through incredible food and sightseeing. Escape to Shape puts you right in the thick of authentic encounters and delivers a true sense of place while keeping you fit and eating healthy. Founded by husband-and-wife duo...Read More
