Discover how healing outdoors gave me clarity, courage, and strength to end an unhealthy relationship—and start walking my own path. Healing Outdoors: Why Nature Speaks When Life Gets Loud When I first turned to the outdoors, I thought I was chasing adventure. I thought hiking mountains, ...
A Solo Stay at The Squiggle Haus: Finding Comfort and Creativity in the Heart of Portland
There are certain places that stay with you long after you check out. For me, The Squiggle Haus in Portland, Oregon, was one of those places. Tucked away in the vibrant and artsy neighborhood of North Portland, this eclectic, design-forward Airbnb provided the perfect solo escape: one filled with ...
Finding Solitude at Cedar Bloom Farm: My Solo Stay in the Sun A-Frame
A Personal Retreat in the Oregon Wilderness There’s something profoundly healing about solo travel. It quiets the outside noise, reconnects you with your inner rhythm, and reminds you that your own company is more than enough. My recent solo escape to the Sun A-Frame at Cedar Bloom Farm, tucked ...
A Glamping Oasis Between Cleveland and Denver: Two Nights of Rest and Reconnection at Des Moines Glamping
Moving across the country with a truck full of memories and a heart full of anticipation is no small feat. My best friend—also my matron of honor—and I were making the trek from Cleveland to Denver, carving out a new chapter in life. Somewhere in the middle of the long, winding miles, we knew we ...
Luxury Meets Nature at Tammah Jackson Hole: A Romantic Glamping Experience
When you think of the perfect romantic escape, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s waking up beside your partner to the sound of birdsong, sipping coffee with a view of the Tetons, or cozying up under the stars by a fire with nowhere else to be. For us, all of that came true during a recent three-night ...