It is official! Luke and I are headed abroad this fall on a shared inspiration to explore living this life from a different perspective. Click here to learn more!
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Hi, I'm Katie! I'm a travel lover, yoga student, yoga teacher, outdoors enthusiast, hiker ... a list that's growing every day (for all of us, right?). Drop by my page to read world travel stories, snag some travel tips, and learn about yoga practice both on and off the mat.
The Land Where I Live
The world is full of MAGICAL places! I spend a lot of time daydreaming about visiting them. But what about my home land? Join me as I consider the amazing Michigan landscape I’ve become accustomed to. A reminder to look around and take it all in – even if you see it every day.
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A Walk Above the Clouds: Part Two
Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok is the second tallest volcano in Indonesia. Climbing it is not for the faint hearted. Three days, two nights, two guides, five porters, three fellow hikers, and an adventure of a lifetime. Join me in the 3700 meter climb to the top!
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A Walk Above the Clouds: Part One
Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok is the second tallest volcano in Indonesia. Climbing it is not for the faint hearted. Three days, two nights, two guides, five porters, three fellow hikers, and an adventure of a lifetime. Join me in the 3700 meter climb to the top!
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Trips to Change Your Life
Inspired by a magazine article, I sat back to consider: how does travel truly change us? From the Amazon rainforest to the island of Java, join me as I consider how traveling the world and stepping out of my comfort zone has helped shape the person I am today.
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The Gifts of Journaling
From my great-great grandmother’s journal, dated 1881: “As we boarded our covered wagon there was much crying from those who were left behind, who thought they would never see us alive again.” We all have a story. In this blog, I explore the amazing gifts that come from writing it down.
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In Bali
Wonder is a beautiful thing. While we may become complacent to the beauty that surrounds us in our daily lives, travel will ignite your sense of wonder so quickly that you barely have time to catch your breath. Join me as I share memories from our travels in Bali.
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Transformational Spaces, Transformational Practice
How do transformational spaces shape our growth? Prompted by a recent dream and a new book, I’m digging deeper.
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Embracing Nature in the Great Smoky Mountains
Craving a trip? It’s fun to live vicariously! Read the story of Luke and I’s backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail, in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
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Backpacking 101: The Packing List
Luke and I are headed out for a week of hiking in the Smoky Mountains. Here’s a run-down if what’s going in my backpack!
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