Travel Star

01/09/2023

I can’t believe how hard this resonates with me right now. This is EXACTLY what I’ve been talking about for the past two weeks. Thank you , you hit the mark once again.

theme for September is Resources.
Redefine what resource means to you now.
Use what you have.
Parse out what is a need and what is a want.

We get fooled into thinking our wants are needs, and our needs don’t matter. Recalibrate the spaces in your life where you feel scarce and where you feel abundant. Recalibrate your energetic and emotional fields so that you can feel more resourced in your body.

I love the word resource because it has source in it: we have to source from ourselves, energetically. Once we are relatively resourced, the next step is helping others. You have resources to share that aren’t money. Resources are knowledge, capacity, materials, strategies, philosophies, and networks. The planet needs help. Acknowledge all the subtle and unorthodox ways your actions support repairing and resourcing the earth. Knowing what you have, and what you need will be important in the days to come.

Looking at life from a place of lack, you’ll never think you are enough. But you made it this far. You did it. You were more than enough, this whole time. Your resources are what you learned from your many glorious failures. Your failures are also your resources, because without failure, there is no success. You already have what you need. You already know what to do.”

18/08/2023

05/08/2023

From a Sicilian hideaway to a Tanzanian farm, these are our favorite hotels with fewer than 25 rooms.

04/08/2023

One of our hive accounts is located at the lovely , photo courtesy of them. Looking forward to seeing the bees back home soon!

26/07/2023

Interested in Apitourism? Let’s connect.



Posted • Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

Located in the South-West of Kyrgyzstan, Jalal-Abad is the capital of the region with the same name. Very close to the Uzbek border, it’s the third biggest city in the country. Jalal-Abad is nestled in the Babash-Ata mountain range, North of the Fergana valley and along the Kugart river.

Surrounded by mountains and pastures, Jalal-Abad is mostly known for its mineral sources and its thermal centers. The atmosphere in the city is very relaxing thanks to the many students who attend its universities. Stop by Jalal-Abad to discover its charming large and green avenues and its very attractive region.

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Джайлоо Кара Мойнок, Джалалабадская область...
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Лучший заменитель сладкого – натуральный мед.
Кыргызстан – страна, идеальная для пчеловодства.
Объемы экспорта экологичного кыргызского меда растут каждый год.
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Домики, в которых живут пчелиные семьи, выкрашены в разные цвета не случайно.
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Пчела, различает цвета. Если она приносит желтую пыльцу, то закладывает ее в желтую ячейку, но если ошибется и зайдет в рядом стоящий улей, то ее просто убьют...

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04/07/2023

There are worse ways to spend a full moon, that is for sure. Saying ‘farewell for now’ to a new friend has me dwelling in the bittersweetness of time and feeling so appreciative of the connections we make in this one incarnation we hold. Now, if only I could get anyone besides myself to enjoy music from the Baltics here in Panama. 😉🧿🌲



Love you, Mollie! 😘

30/06/2023

It was wonderful to get some tactile time today dyeing a vat of indigo over a fire. I could smell the smoke from up the road and was immediately grounded. Thank you .basketry for sharing the time.
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17/06/2023

Tamarillo.

A new favorite thing I’ve experienced in this wild territory that I haven’t become accustomed to yet. I’ve never lived in a small town before. I’ve never set roots in a new country. I’ll be heading back to my homeland soon, but until then, I’ll savor these proverbial fruits. Getting to know new people, swallowing when others have no interest, allowing myself the time of not working without guilt, waking with the sun and being in the moment are all things I will take home with me. 🤞🏼

01/06/2023

I can’t tell you how much a balm it was to come across this post this morning. Posted •

Traditional Beekeeping in Romania 🇷🇴

📷 Mihai Gligor

Around 900 B.C.E., Israelites began to use straw and clay to build beehives and apiaries. The straw acted as a more breathable material and moulded well with the shape of the clay. Well-planned apiaries were discovered in the Tel Rehov region, revealing an advanced honey industry. This honey was traded along routes across the Middle East, acting as an essential condiment in ancient times.

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30/05/2023

All I want right now is this bee pollen 💛🧡🤎🐝

27/05/2023

Are you hive curious? can set you up with original art boxes and assist in the procurement of a hive. Rates vary based on need. Please contact to get started on keeping bees in Kaw Valley.

27/05/2023

Hey Lawrence! Billy’s first harvest of the season is ready. You can find it at the Lawrence Farmers Market through . Thank you and enjoy.

25/05/2023

I’m here to announce landing in a place with Saturn on the Decendant is sobering. Read your map before you embark on a long journey. I tend to pull out of a parking lot without knowing where I’m going, despite my intuition. I recommend for this. Have your chart read. Prepare and thrive.
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14/05/2023

28/04/2023

Ok, more bragging! In addition to nailing her solo, a miss someone () also won an award today for her jewelry submission. Her show is at the . 🥹

p.s the little girl etching is me 💛

24/04/2023

One week left! I am heading to Panama to work at a retreat center, Breathe Healing & Wellness. I feel immense gratitude to have fallen into a situation which culminates my talents and aligns with my lifestyle. I will be offering bodywork and spa services, reservations/admin assistance, designing retreats, alchemizing in the apothecary, and offering travelers guidance on how to have a transformative experience. I have been enrolled in a course through the Transformational Travel Council for the past 6 weeks to gain a deeper knowledge on transformative travel. In order to pass my class, I will have a project to present to you al l in the next month that will showcase a retreat at Breathe, so stay tuned!

Vacations versus Transformational Travel? Travel should inspire, challenge, disconnect from the status-quo, and offer cultural and personal perspective. Are you ready to travel with heart? Are you ready to stretch your boundaries? Leave behind ways of being that won’t serve you on your travels. If you are looking for a travel professional to deliver and promise you the best vacation of your life, you really are doing yourself a disservice. Travel is a privilege that not everyone has, it’s important to make it count. Getting out of our comfort zone, our day to day doldrums, seeing new landscapes and meeting new people can be one of the most rewarding experiences we can offer ourselves in our lifetime. Yes, great service and guidance are something to be expected when an exchange of currency is handled. But the real work comes from within, it’s not something that can be provided for you by promoting exclusivity.

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14/04/2023

It’s Dandelion Oil time again! My absolute favorite springtime gem to release stored tension in the body. Go pick those blossoms and let them dry in the sun for a day or so, then infused in your favorite oil for two weeks. Strain, and rub into your tissues to release your issues. 💛

13/04/2023

It’s never too early to start packing! 19 days counting down.

12/04/2023

What are you most excited about?

What’s the greatest gift you’ve ever given to yourself?

What backstory would you like to leave behind while creating space for how you want to see yourself in the future?

12/03/2023

For the past two years, I’ve traversed the path of finding my place in the field of travel. It’s been a challenging road to navigate, as I have difficulties doing things a conventional way. I loathe the status quo. The word exclusive makes me cringe. I’m not afraid to discuss the taboo. I don’t see the world as a shiny object which I want to put into my pocket. I abhor the frameworks in which capitalism represses those underserved. Rather, I want to help others explore the shadows they might otherwise avoid if they weren’t offered a hand. Because of these feelings, I’ve found the industry of travel difficult to navigate. My experiences and path have placed me in front of some opportunities as of late which I am eager to begin. I’m excited to begin my first step with The Transformational Travel Council while completing their Transformational Design Program. I have opportunities in the near future I will be very excited to share about in the next coming months as well. As I’m reaching my middle aged years, it’s amazing to reflect on grounding into self, designing a lifestyle close to my and my partners hearts, and finding my voice in a life which has largely been destabilizing. I encourage everyone to find healing through vulnerability. Even if it’s on social media. 😉

03/03/2023

Posted • ⭐Insightful quotes from Synergy – The Retreat Show 2022.⭐

We really resonated with these words from Mona Lewicka of about the importance of focusing on the wellbeing of the communities and places that we travel to, as well as the power of vulnerability:

“I feel that the health and wellness industry and the shift that we actually need in the world is to take the emphasis off the mere entertainment of our clients and focus more on the wellbeing of the local people and the places we travel to, because I see that there is no point in wellness if we travel to places that suffer. And I think this emphasis, this shift, should be reverted a bit.

That is one of the reflections that I have been having. And another one is that I feel that a lot of our personal transformation happens if we are vulnerable, and I am a big advocate for vulnerability. And I would like to encourage our industry to promote that. And give vulnerability its normal and original space, which is the space of strength, because I feel being vulnerable is a big, big strength, and I wish us all to acknowledge it more and allow ourselves to be vulnerable, because that is when we really transform and transform the lives of others too.”

25/02/2023

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Posted • We are delighted to have our new 𝔼𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕚𝕒𝕟 𝕊𝕒𝕦𝕟𝕒𝕤 and 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹 completed! 🌿🪨

There is something oddly attractive and enlivening about swimming outdoors - which is all wild swimming really is. Beyond the social media posts, there are health benefits too, and it's a beautiful, refreshing and (if you've not done it before) entirely new way of exploring the outdoors.

For those looking to relax and rejuvenate, the sauna is an oasis of calm and an escape from your worries, allowing you to feel a world away from busy daily life thanks to beautiful landscape, space, pure air - all creating a sanctuary of calm and relaxation.

At The Bracken Hide Hotel, we have a range of facilities to indulge even the most jaded of palettes, so book with us today and be the first to experience Skye's newest luxury wilderness hotel.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to make your reservation.

21/02/2023

Happy Fat Tuesday, ya’ll! My people come from New Orleans, so I am obligated to eat beignets for breakfast despite being “off of sugar”. And happy birthday to Elias, my darling stepson, who is so dedicated to his job at , he nearly forgot to show up to our backyard wedding. Elias is way too cool to be on insta, so I am safe here. 😉

21/02/2023

From , I came across some wonderful information on Slovenia’s apitourism scene. Slovenia not only is a great wellness destination, but it is also one of the worlds most dedicated countries to sustainable tourism.

18/02/2023

It’s Carnival time! Flashback to some street art I came across a few years ago while in New Orleans. Pretty sure I was in the Bywater, but I really can’t remember. Personally, I love walking at sea level in a humid place. The air while walking makes my skin feel cooler, but also feels like I’m gently being held at the same time. Warm nights enveloped in all the beautiful aromatics that grow there are just marvelous.

15/02/2023

Took a trip to Scotland and saw through the lens of several refugees this evening. Highly recommend.

08/02/2023

Posted • We are deeply saddened by the news of the earthquakes that shook southern Türkiye and northern Syria in the early hours of Monday, February 6th. 🇹🇷🇸🇾

The Intrepid Foundation (), in partnership with Australian Red Cross (), is launching an emergency appeal, including a $100,000 initial donation to help support immediate relief, aid and rescue efforts. In addition, we will donate all profits from Türkiye bookings to the appeal until the end of April.

Türkiye has always been a very special place for the Intrepid team, and our hearts are with the many people whose lives have been impacted. If you have the means to give, please do. 🖤

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07/02/2023

This Virgo loves a good list 🔥



Posted • We're thrilled to announce our first-annual Fora 2023 Travel Hot List. These are the trends, destinations and hotels poised to have their moment in 2023, according to booking trends from our community. 🧑‍💻🥇

Spoiler alert: the stats are *giving* wanderlust, and this is the year to take that bucket list trip!) ✨❤️️

Download our full *FREE* trend report via link in bio 👀

05/02/2023

Hi ether friends. I want to share this retreat with you, especially since it focuses on the near and dear to my heart practice of herbal medicine. I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Lauren over limonada during my last trip to Cambutal. I had recently signed up for her recorded classes which I’d been practicing at home prior to my travels with the hopes of finding connection to explore her teacher training program in the future. I absolutely love her style of teaching. She meets you where you’re at, has a beautiful and gentle flow, pays respect to the lineage of yoga, incorporates poetic words to meditate upon and delivers this all in a beautiful voice. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a yoga retreat! I look forward to the possibility of spending time as a student in person one day.

Posted • DON'T WORRY! We have a few hill-side, ocean-view rooms remaining! Please send us an email today for more information and to reserve your spot.

Prices range from $2,100 for a shared room to $2,600 for single-occupancy.

This is going to be an incredible experience. I hope you can join us!

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24/01/2023

I don’t know what tree this bud is from, but I want to bottle it up and take it home. Tomorrow it’s back to freezing cold. 🥶🌿♥️