Rogue Habits

How an Impulsive (Read: Dangerous) Hike Taught Me an Unexpected Lesson on Self-Doubt

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Am I the only one who lies about how much I work out? Sometimes, between seeing Instagram gym selfies and friends meeting me for a drink “right after SoulCycle,” it feels that way. Just the other day when my new boyfriend asked me how often I go to the gym, I told him I take a workout class “once a week.” Sure, in my mind I do. In warmer months I go for outd[...]

The Best Wellness Advice of 2018

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From finding overcoming imposter syndrome to quitting your job to travel, self-love through freelancing to body love through lingerie, here's all the best lessons we learned in 2018. 1. There are only four steps to overcoming imposter syndrome; and there is no harsher critic than yourself. We compare, don't give ourselves enough credit, and don't believe [...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World

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We all have our list of cities to visit before we die. Many places like Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen are popular tourist destinations, but knowing the right neighborhoods to visit once you get there can mean the difference between finding yourself in a tourist trap and feeling like you understand a country and its culture. Here are the coolest, [...]

Why Korea is the Ultimate Under-the-Radar Country

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Korea isn't like European countries; it has harder edges. It doesn't draw in travelers with romanticized ideas of shoestring streets and buttonhole shops to pioneer. Instead, South Korea has food like a fingerprint, all the the efficiency of the West, and a nightlife culture that is chronically insane. It’s a country that’s been born in the last 50 years[...]

10 Places You Need to Visit Before They're Gone Forever

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We plan our travels based on our current moods, necessities, and cultural happenings trying to take in as much of our beautiful planet as possible, but never does it come to mind that these gorgeous landscapes could one day disappear entirely. We've put together iconic travel experiences that climate change is going to wipe off the map, so see them while you[...]

Thread Caravan Preserves Cultures Through Artisan Adventures

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World traveler, lover of all things creative, and Georgia native, Caitlin Ahern saw a need to connect newfound artists with communities who’ve been perfecting their craft for generations; and so she took action. By bringing these groups together, Ahern hoped to not only offer educational, environmental, and creative opportunities but also to preserve the cul[...]

Six Months on the Road Sheds Light on What Traveling Means

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I’m slitting, cross-legged, on the floor of a six-by-ten foot hotel room in Osaka, Japan. Do I like sitting on the floor, cross-legged? Not really. But I’m in Japan. And in Japan, the traditional style is to sleep on tatami mats, on the floor. And in my hotel, there are no chairs. While traveling, one must be flexible (literally). I am officially six mon[...]

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