Vagabond Zen

01/01/2025

Goodbye 2024! You were filled with wild adventures to lands near and far! I'm so very grateful to have the privilege to travel and create beautiful memories with the love of my life. 2025 will be epic! I can't wait!

12/29/2024

What are your New Year's Resolutions? Do you create any? Do you create a Vision Board or a list of To Dos?

Some years I Vision Board. Some years, I have one word that is my source of inspiration. This coming year, I have 3. What are you manifesting for your 2025?

12/24/2024

Happy Christmas! Wishing you a holiday season that is warm and bright!

12/24/2024

One of my favorite ways to unwind before bed, especially in colder weather, is Golden Milk. Here's a delicious recipe and some ways this Ayurvedic drink is beneficial for you.

Golden Milk (also known as Turmeric Milk ) is a traditional Ayurvedic drink made with turmeric , milk , and various spices that are considered to have powerful health benefits. It is known for its...

11/27/2024

What a trip this place was! A walk through a geothermal park with bubbling mud pools everywhere, a DIY carving house to learn how to carve Maori symbols in wood, then a mud bath and natural sulpher springs! We still stink like rotten eggs, but it was so worth it!

11/26/2024

Just got our asses kicked on the Kaituna River in North Island! I may be too old for this s**t. 🤣😬🤦🏼‍♀️

11/25/2024

One of my favorite things in New Zealand are ferns that haven't "ferned" yet and are in these beautiful fiddlehead shapes!

11/22/2024

Traveling forces us to go with the flow... changes in plans will happen. It's what you do with them that matters. hot tubs was a last minute add to our Queenstown itinerary... but the hot soak and amazing views when it was 49°F outside... and blessing indeed.

11/21/2024

What you can't tell from this photo is that it's snowing. 🤣 Our heli-hike to Tasman Glacier on Mt Cook was canceled due to weather... so we decided to drive up Deer Park Heights to see some Lord of the Rings film sites... and then it started snowing. 😬 Roads were windy, dirt, one lane, and we were driving a 2WD Yaris. 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ Needless-to-say it was interesting once the white out conditions started!

11/17/2024

Fiordland National Park in New Zealand is a lush haven for an extraordinary variety of ferns, creating a verdant underlayer that complements the towering trees and rugged landscapes. The park's unique microclimates, abundant rainfall (393 inches a year!), and fertile soil offer ideal conditions for these ancient plants to thrive, leading to a rich tapestry of fern species ranging from delicate maidenhairs to robust tree ferns.

11/17/2024

It's National Take a Hike Day in the US on 11/17. I'm in New Zealand technically on the 17th already because we're 21 hours ahead! So happy Take A Hike Day! Today we hiked Milford Track in Fiordland National Park!

11/13/2024

The holidays are fast approaching! Here are a few ideas to self-soothe when things get stressful or, better yet, BEFORE they get stressful! Stay well, wild ones!

11/12/2024

Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 1.33, "Maitri karuna mudita upekshanam sukhaduhkha punyapunya vishayanam bhavanatas chitta prasadanam," offers profound insights into interpersonal relationships and cultivating a positive mindset. Translated, it advises cultivating attitudes of friendliness, compassion, joy, and indifference towards all beings, regardless of their circumstances. This sutra urges practitioners to transcend judgments and biases, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity, empathy, and respect. In today's divided world, this sutra remains as relevant as ever, guiding us towards harmony and unity. How can you cultivate compassion or joy in your world today?

11/08/2024

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11/04/2024

Old San Juan is one of those colorful walking cities with shops, snacks, and so many things to look at. One of the more interesting finds there is the 3 Churches of Calle del Cristo. Learn more about them on my blog:

https://www.vagabondzen.com/blog/3-churches-of-old-san-juan

10/28/2024

Sunset last night at our campsite.

10/24/2024

Patanjali, an ancient sage and philosopher, is widely known for his compilation of the Yoga Sutras. These sutras serve as a guidebook for those seeking to understand and practice yoga at its core. While all the sutras are valuable in their own ways, some hold particular significance. Click on over to our blog as we explore some of the most important sutras by Patanjali.

https://www.vagabondzen.com/blog/top-5-yoga-sutras

10/19/2024

Sunbathing iguana.