Why do you want to travel? Learn the "less is more" mantra. Are you taking advantage of free travel perks and flight-searching intelligently? (Part 1 of 3)
Curious? We demystify our "Yoga Adventure" concept in this short video. But more importantly, we want to hear from you! Answer our questions in the comments.
In this short video, I try to sum up some of my favorite things about the Garden Isle — while sweating and trying not to shout as I attempt to make myself heard over the crashing surf. Fellow Kauai lovers: add your recommendations in the comments!
For Travel Tuesday, we offer you this 2'20" outtake of an all-levels Vinyasa yoga practice in Tuscany. Enjoy!
We humbly accept SHAPE Magazine's designating Ananda Expeditions as a WINNER of a 2017 Healthy Travel Award in the "Best Curated Experiences" category. Hooray for yoga adventures and active, expansive travel with purpose!
Finally — the second installment of my "Itinerary Insights" series is here! Take a walk with me on Lucca's Via delle Mura Urbane, the 2.5-mile-long pedestrian path on top of the city's broad Renaissance wall.
The world-traveler's perspective on travel in an unstable world: we must not let fear curtail our curiosity, our compassion, or our wandering ways. Musings on the Ananda Expeditions philosophy, and featuring a talk by travel guru Rick Steves.
The Jardin des Plantes ranks as one of my all-time favorite places to hang out in Paris. Visit it virtually with me right now, then make sure to add it to your itinerary next time you're in the City of Light!
Heading north into the Scottish Highlands, we experience the delightfully changeable Scottish weather and take an epic fishing boat ride to the Island of Raasay, off the Isle of Skye.
Part One of a Spring trip from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands — in which I marvel at sunsets over both rivers and Gothic architecture, and introduce new friends to old.
Re-viewing the picturesque, monumental face of the City of Lights through uninitiated eyes.
Curious? We demystify our "Yoga Adventure" concept in this short video. But more importantly, we want to hear from you! Answer our questions in the comments.
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Pursue ananda — bliss — on an expertly-designed yoga adventure or small-group trip, or work with us to create the custom itinerary of your dreams.
The Ananda Expeditions travel experience balances engagement, adventure, and rejuvenation. Ananda travelers delve beneath the surface beauty of their destination as they explore off the beaten path and enjoy all that the local culture has to offer. In addition, itineraries can include specialized activities — such as walking or biking routes, literary discussions, or regular yoga sessions.
Looking to balance out the glitz and glamor of the Côte d'Azur? Join me for a short stroll on the Cap Dramont, a coastal section of the stunningly red Massif de l'Esterel of Southeast France.