Spiritual Awakening
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Spiritual Awakening

A truly transformative experience, Kundalini Activation Process is a transmission of life force energy founded by Venant Wong when he learned he could activate one’s Kundalini through touch by using energy systems and meridian points.

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Pearl of the Adriatic
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Pearl of the Adriatic

"Pearl of the Adriatic," Dubrovnik sits in southern Dalmatia along the Adriatic Sea and is known for its unique Old Town, enclosed with massive stone walls from the 16th century and packed full of delicious seafood restaurants and charming boutiques.

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Nuwara Eliya’s City of Light
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Nuwara Eliya’s City of Light

Once a retreat for the British elite and colonial planters of the country’s tea industry, Nuwara Eliya lies in the misty hills of central Sri Lanka with the nickname, “City of Light.” The town has a temperate, chilly climate and is littered with colonial style bungalows and tea plantations.

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Travel Do’s & Don’ts
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Travel Do’s & Don’ts

Even after a decade of solo travel to more than 50 countries around the world, I'm often reminded that most others aren't as adventurous as myself. Still, it only takes following a few tips to create a seamless and safe holiday trip.

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Charming Temples, Gardens & Geisha of Kyoto
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Charming Temples, Gardens & Geisha of Kyoto

Coined the "City of a Thousand Temples," Kyoto oozes old world charm, steeped in centuries of spiritual tradition. It's also the perfect jumping off point for areas like Japan’s Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Nara Park.

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I Have a Sex Coach
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I Have a Sex Coach

After a breakup inspired my search for sexual enlightenment and exploration, I landed on an incredible sex coach named Jocelyn Silva who had me digging deep.

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East Meets West: One City, Two Continents
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East Meets West: One City, Two Continents

Formerly Constantinople, Istanbul straddles both Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait and is the largest city and main seaport in Turkey. Delight in all things spices, traditional meze, Turkish baths and towering mosques.

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Viejo San Juan
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Viejo San Juan

Established in 1521 by the Spanish, Old San Juan is the oldest city in the United States and its territories. There you'll find colonial architecture, impressive fortifications, cobblestone streets, open plazas, and hidden patios. Nearby, el Yunque National Forest is the sole tropical rain forest in the U.S.

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Friends Journey
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Friends Journey

A deeply personal journey to discover why I'd all but given up on friendship and the path toward creating those much desired connections.

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Elephant Safari at Minneriya National Park
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Elephant Safari at Minneriya National Park

A small town in Sri Lanka, Minneriya is famous for two things — the great Minneriya Lake and Minneriya National Park. Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1938, the park is an incredible location for safari lovers and known for its abundance of roaming elephants.

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Mogote Hills of Viñales Valley
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Mogote Hills of Viñales Valley

Viñales a small town west of Havana with green rolling hills planted with fruit, vegetables, coffee and tobacco. It’s known for steep limestone hills called mogotes which dot the landscape and gardens full of palms and orchids.

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Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
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Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Traveling from Sigiriya, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa can be reached in no time. Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka and first established as a military post by the Sinhalese kingdom. Today, it's a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of sacred temples, stupas and other religious monuments.

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Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Sun
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Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Sun

A short drive from Mexico City, Teotihuacán is known for its architecturally significant pyramids, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon, which can be seen from heights above in hot air balloons during sunrise. The area is also famous for its well-preserved murals and fine obsidian tools.

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Stay Wild
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Stay Wild

There are so many things I wish I knew as a kid and I often reflect on my favorite childhood book, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, and what it means to be wild.

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Tokyo: Largest Metropolitan in the World
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Tokyo: Largest Metropolitan in the World

Tokyo is the largest metropolitan in the world and a wildly alive city. The mecca for all things anime and gaming, gourmet food and shopping, modern theater and opera, traditional kabuki and noh theater, modern skyscrapers and traditional Japanese wooden buildings, Tokyo has it all.

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