This Secret Trick Will Turn Your Day Around

A couple weeks ago, I woke up, bumped into the bed, stubbed my toe, tripped as I was walking my dog, spilled coffee on my new shirt . . . It was an entire day of never-ending mishaps. Has this ever happened to you? You wake up hoping the day… READ MORE

How to Live More Fully, According to Anthony Bourdain

Just a few months ago, in Havana, Cuba, I met a fellow world traveler. And over our shared meal, the topic of Anthony Bourdain popped up and she told me, “He always pushes the limits. He isn’t afraid to say and show the truth.” I added my enthusiasm for his… READ MORE

How to Bounce Back Quick When Things Don’t Go Your Way

It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” — Paulo Coelho   I want to update you on the Iceland travel writing gig (turns out it wasn’t a travel writing job, but they were looking for a TV host for a travel web series). Well, as… READ MORE

Find Your Happy in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is having more than a moment. Once a hidden secret tucked away on the corner of Europe, Portugal’s sun-drenched capital has risen up like a phoenix from the ashes of the global recession to claim its mark and become one of the world’s hottest destinations. I’m excited to call Portugal… READ MORE

Spiritual Renegades — A Quest for Belonging

There is a unique utopia, a secret society of health, abundance and wellness that springs up from the earth to grant its guests a gift unbeknown to them, the grace of unconditional love. This special pocket of the world can be accessed by anyone, and the universal wisdom can be… READ MORE

Life Lessons Learned in Cuba

Every once in a while, you come across a person who is so full of life and enthusiastic about sharing what they love. They care deeply about people and helping each other out and they want the best for you, despite any differences. They are honest, open and genuine. You… READ MORE

What Your Fear is Trying to Tell You

I am living in Costa Rica for the rest of the month to work on my next book, The Joy Seeker Project, and something happened the other night that totally scared me. A big crab came crawling across my living room floor. I don’t know about you, but I've never… READ MORE