True Wind Healing Travel

As the birthplace of Western civilization and democracy, Athens is a treasure trove for archeology, museums and food.  Many tourists visit the Acropolis, then move on to the Greek islands.  After doing a deep dive during my 10-day stay, I make the case that Athens is a wonderful hub for a long visit.  I spent every minute of my stay explo...

As a Seattleite that has travelled to 100+ countries, I still say Seattle is among the most interesting cities in the world. The “Emerald City” and “Birthplace of Grunge” is also the “Coffee Capital of the U.S.” making the rainy days alright. Its mountains and maritime scenery always remind an outdoor adventure is less than an hour away. After living here for 20 years, I’m gl...

Kyoto is one of the most amazing cities in the world, so it can be quite a dilemma to only have one day as a tourist. Overall, I enjoyed one Buddhist temple, one Shinto shrine and the biggest market in my Kyoto one day tour. It flowed into a spectacular day, and I recommend it for others also limited to a day.

Even though no roads lead to Juneau, it’s more than worth the long journey by air or sea to visit this remote and unique region. Nestled in the lush Tongass Forest of the pristine Inside Passage, Juneau is teeming with wildlife, natural beauty and rich culture. I arrived in Juneau countless times through the fjords of Inside Passage, as an Acupuncturist-at-Sea. Yet, I never t...

The very essence of travel is healing. It takes us out of our daily routine, relieves stress, stimulates creativity and is even good for brain health. After traveling to 105 countries and working as an Acupuncturist-at-Sea in cruise ship spas, I know a thing or 2 about travel health benefits.

Even more, you don’t need to travel far and spend a lot of money for a he...