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The Perfect Packing Checklist
Springtime in Europe is like a well-written love letter, equal parts charm, ease, and unexpected joy. The sun-drenched hills of Tuscany...
Sonja Thayer
2 days ago3 min read


From Youth Hostels to Retreats: The Evolution of Our Collective Journey
It's dusk, late summer in the early 1990s. I am crammed in a tiny phone booth, searching through my pockets for a gettone, the special...
Sonja Thayer
Mar 224 min read


Travel As A Political Act
Is it just me or does the world seem constantly in flux? Every new headline feels like another crack in the foundation of societal...
Sonja Thayer
Mar 85 min read


The Reawakening: Answering the Call of the Divine Feminine
There is a voice within you, soft but insistent. She speaks in quiet moments, in the space between thoughts, in the pull toward something...
Sonja Thayer
Feb 212 min read


Running Away
One day you wake up, nearly an adult. 16 or 17 years here and most of it handed to you and not chosen. Your family of origin, not your...
Sonja Thayer
Jan 34 min read


What if La Befana Remembers?
Every January 6th, the people of Italy eagerly await the arrival of La Befana, the old woman who sweeps through the skies on her...
Sonja Thayer
Jan 14 min read


Sonja Thayer
Nov 30, 20240 min read


The Yoga of Travel
Yoga isn’t just about poses, and travel isn’t just about destinations. Both are portals into connection, self-discovery, and...
Sonja Thayer
Nov 26, 20245 min read


Claiming the Oracle~ Written By Connie Viglietti
The oracle: she is you, she is me.
So I offer the inquiry, how does your oracle work through you?
Connie Viglietti
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Don't travel under the influence
My social media feed is curated for me. Every like, every moment I pause while scrolling, is meticulously analyzed by the algorithm. The...
Sonja Thayer
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Protect Your Energy the Greek Way: The Power of the Evil Eye and Positive Intent
Imagine strolling through a sunlit market in Greece, with waves of the Aegean lapping nearby, as you catch sight of a captivating blue...
Sonja Thayer
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Discover Your Perfect Travel Movie Based on Your Enneagram Type
If you’ve ever wondered why certain films tug at your heartstrings, leave you inspired, or fill you with wanderlust, it might have...
Sonja Thayer
Oct 17, 20244 min read


YOUR NEXT TRAVEL READ BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN
Reading has a way of taking us to incredible places without having to leave the house. Indulge in your wanderlust by cracking open a book!...
Sonja Thayer
Oct 16, 20243 min read


5 Reasons Retreats Are Different Than Traditional Travel
Travel can often resemble a frenetic race—dashing from one location to the next, where the sights blur together, and you feel more like...
Sonja Thayer
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Leave the house, take the cannoli
Disclaimer; I’m Sicilian. Both parents are from Palermo where many believe the Cannoli originated. Love of this pastry is perhaps...
Sonja Thayer
Jul 13, 20244 min read


What Graffiti and Michelangelo Have in Common
Both Michelangelo and graffiti artists use their craft to speak to the people. Their art can be political, or just plain eye-catching
Sonja Thayer
Jun 27, 20243 min read


What Do Rick Rubin, Art and Retreats Have In Common?
"I am not an artist" is something I have heard some of the most creative people I know mutter so often it has become common. The...
Sonja Thayer
Jun 25, 20243 min read


The New Girl's Trip: Mindful Travel and Retreats Redefine Traditional Tourism
Gone are the days when a girl's trip was synonymous with raucous nights and superficial sightseeing. Today, a new trend is emerging,...
Sonja Thayer
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Bringing "La Dolce Vita" home
5 Easy Tips for a joyful Italian lifestyle With our Spring retreat in the rearview mirror I am remembering those magnificent days in...
Sonja Thayer
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Sonja Thayer
Apr 18, 20240 min read
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