My Honest Experience Sailing With Carnival Cruise Line
A balanced, first-person review of my recent Carnival cruise: what impressed me, what fell flat, where I felt nickel-and-dimed, and who it still makes sense for.
Sonja Thayer
I write about travel as part of everyday life, not as something separate from it.
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From Youth Hostels to Retreats: The Evolution of Our Collective Journey
"I think community at its best is when we believe in the magic of our connections and know that the openness of our minds and hearts can create family anywhere."
Travel As A Political Act
"Travel isn’t just an escape. It’s an antidote, a bridge, and yes, a political act. The journey may be physical, but the lessons are deeply personal and globally transformative."
What if La Befana Remembers?
I think of La Befana today as a figure who has carried the weight of countless stories. She has been a goddess, a guide, a penitent, and a symbol of renewal.
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 transformation.
Don't Travel Under The Influence
"Travel helps us figure out who we are in ways technology never can."
Leave the House, Take the Cannoli
The word Cannoli is plural, and the singular Cannolo is rarely used. The thought of just one, a lonely Cannolo, perhaps is reprehensible to most. They are meant to share or be eaten in twos.
Finding Yourself
As you prepare to travel you have to unravel some things. Life does not pause while you are away, and you can't be in two places at once. You have to start the slow dance of letting go for a brief time.