Rogue Habits

A Traveler's Guide to Nevada City

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Phrases like hippie town, natural food, and art and music spiraled at the mention of the Northern California mountain town. It's a town of idealists, and a haven for spirituality, yoga, nourishing eats, natural healing, and a bustling art and music scene that ceases to diminish even during the slow winter months. While the town tends to clear out a bit w[...]

A Cultural Revolution is Taking Orlando, Florida

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Known as a theme park mecca with over a dozen attractions including Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Universal, and Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando comes off as a place for tourists and families. Locals, however, will tell you that it is so much more; and that it's in fact this barrage of parks that has amassed a slew of creative talent. Over time, thes[...]

Take a Deep Breath at Miya Lost Villa, a Rural Chinese Barn Resort

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Typically, resort-goers are seeking an escape, leaving behind everyday stressors to step into a state of ultimate relaxation while also getting a bit of culture. On that note, a rural retreat sounds tricky though—vacationing in a foreign city full of other tourists and locals feels less daunting than stepping into isolation in a completely different country.[...]

How to Spend a Mindful Weekend in Vienna

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There's no doubt that travel leaves an everlasting mark. Experiencing a different place and culture, immersed in an entirely novel way of life changes us. We learn, adapt, grow, and come home all the more enlightened with stories to tell. What we may not realize though is the impression we're leaving behind. Unknowing travelers have been to blame for exploit[...]

8 Transformational Travel Experiences to Nourish Your Soul

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In a climate saturated with division, political unrest, and technological burnt out, the need to escape our fast-paced life is real. It's no surprise that travelers are seeking out experiences beyond a typical getaway—we want trips that will inspire us, teach, us, transform us. Whether it's a powerful spiritual journey or physical change to feed your soul, t[...]

Top 5 Beach Destinations to Escape the Winter Chill

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There's nothing like walking on the beach with sand between your toes, gazing out into the vast sea. The winter season is officially upon us, but for those of you that aren't yet ready to give up warm days of basking in the sun, these escapes are for you. Get ready to ditch your coats and boots, here are the top five beach destinations to work on your tan [...]

Explore Eastern Europe’s Best Kept Secret—its Natural Treasures

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When you think of eastern Europe, what’s the first thing that crosses your mind? If it isn’t white sand beaches, remote forests, and dirt so fresh you can smell it from a mile away, you need to reconsider your trip planning. Whether you’re a devoted slow-foodie or archaeologist, eastern Europe has a lot to offer, yet this culturally rich region of the world[...]

All the Spookiest (and Historic) Ghost Towns of America

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It's Halloween which means adorning yourself in costumed attire, indulging in candy, visiting haunted houses, snuggling up to a scary movie...or visiting one of the hundreds of crumbling (and sometimes haunted) ghost towns in the U.S. There's nothing quite like the eerie solitude of a community that once was. These places of the past once held booming popul[...]

Slow Living In the Mekong Delta: The Rice Basket of Vietnam

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I arrived in Ho Chi Minh (HCM) with no expectations or real understanding of what the city had to offer. I had focused on the main areas I’d wanted to visit, gathered a list of places to eat from a friend of a friend, and figured I’d find my way through talking to people and walking around. Coming from Siem Reap, Cambodia, it was a hard transition from slow [...]

A Traveler's Guide to Varanasi, Spiritual Capital of India

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A short one and half hour flight from Delhi finds you in Varanasi and seemingly a world away. To first ease into the chaos and history of the city, a short day trip to nearby Sarnath is a must. For anyone remotely interested in Buddhism and its origins, Sarnath is where the Buddha arrived after attaining enlightenment and preached his first sermon to his f[...]

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