How to Be a Healthinista on Vacation

For most people the words “healthy” and “vacation” do not go together.

I get it. You work hard so you want to play hard. But depending on how long your vacation is, it’s not a reason to go on a super binger and be lazy. The pounds will catch up to you, and the aftermath is not so much fun. You can easily eat 3000 calories in one meal, but it will take more than a week to work that off! This isn’t meant to be harsh because, believe me, we’ve all been there.

So, how do you eat healthy and still have fun on vacation?

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016

3 Long-Lasting Benefits You Receive from Attending a Retreat

Earlier this month Courtney attended a week-long writing workshop and retreat in California. She flew to the airport in San Francisco and then drove an hour into the mountains onto an artists’ retreat called Djerassi. For the majority of the year, Djerassi hosts month-long residencies for all sorts of artists—painters, sculptors, musicians, filmmakers, dancers, and of course writers (find out more info on how to attend here). But for this particular workshop, nine women writers gathered together along with their workshop leader, Nova Ren Suma, to rest, relax, write, and above all yield to whim.

Related: Interview with Nova Ren Suma

While away, Courtney had spotty Internet and cell reception, but it turned out to be a blessing rather than a curse. She turned to the hills, the fog, and her community of friends and fellow artists to clear her mind and tap deep into her creative spirit. Today she’s sharing a little bit about her time at Djerassi and some of the long-lasting benefits one can receive from attending a retreat.

July 21, 2015July 20, 2015

Miles: Tyler, TX

My alarm went off at nine in the morning. Our hotel room was frosty. That seems to be the one reliable thing about cheap accommodations—the ACs only have two settings, freezing or sweltering.

Kolbe—associate editor of Texas Towns Revealed, one of my good friends, and current travel buddy—slept in the other bed. Her dog, Mowgli, a Chinese Crested, must’ve heard my alarm because he rustled around in his kennel. Soon we were all out of bed, wiping the sleep from our eyes, awake in Tyler, TX. We were ready for adventure, exploring, and meeting new people!

Adventure to Southern Utah

Through my years in fashion, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel the world and experience so many fantastic places. I just can’t get enough of seeing all there is to see, learning about other wonderful cultures, and observing how people around the world approach life. The more I see, the smaller I feel, and I love that feeling.