Exploring "Daily Rituals" & "Why" with Haruki Murakami

Come journey alongside Haruki Murakami as he explores how the right daily habits can foster creativity, focus, and discipline. In his book: 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running', we venture through his personal training logs, and unpack the powerful link between our physical habits and ou... Read More

The Magic of Water: Dancing with the Rain

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain” — Vivian Greene. I LOVE this quote. I truly believe nature has a way of teaching us so much about how to live well, if we are willing to listen and respond with a little play and practice. Rain speaks to us... Read More

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka: The Perfect Weekend Getaway

I used to think Trincomalee (affectionately known as "Trinco") was just too far from the west coast of Sri Lanka for a weekend away. How wrong I was. After a recent weekend trip to Trinco with friends (namely Gayarthi & Sandamal from Ceylon Hosts), I now cannot recommend it enough. Per Google Map... Read More

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka… A Magical Place, But It’s Real!

If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is an absolute must—and perhaps not just for the reasons you first thought. Here is a look at the classic highlights alongside a few new magical discoveries from my recent visit. I have actually been to Sigiriya about six times now, traveling with... Read More

Holiday Burnout is Optional: How Rituals Changed the Way I Travel

Holidays — it’s something we dream about, research, plan for, and speak about so fondly. Yet so often, once our holidays are behind us, and while incredible memories remain, we can be left feeling exhausted, physically uncomfortable, and strangely flat. Somewhere along the way, we started treatin... Read More

The Art of Being Alive

"Get up, get dressed, be ready for the day… because you are ALIVE!" That's what my Pa would tell me. Ronald Crawford Johnston (my Pa), was a kindhearted, beautiful and quirky man. In many ways, it could have been his quirkiness that kept him alive and well for so many years. His absolute relentle... Read More

Sri Lanka - It’s a Feeling

Sri Lanka has been named one of the Top 5 Best Places to Visit in Asia for 2026 (by U.S. News & World Report) and one of the 50 Best Places to Travel (by Travel + Leisure). So what makes Sri Lanka so special? Is it the warmth, kindness or hospitality of its people? The melody of spices in the foo... Read More

The Magic of Water: Seawater Immersion

Today I wanted to explore seawater immersion (often referred to as ‘thalassotherapy’ the Greek word for sea or ocean ‘thalassa’), and specifically, in the context of nature’s vast and boundless ocean. Personally, while I grew up in mountain country, I spent all my school holidays at my grandparen... Read More

Is Chair Yoga Really Worth it?

I had two friends involved in accidents this past month, and both terribly disappointed that they were not going to be able to attend yoga practice for some time. One with a knee injury and the other a fractured finger. The first thing that came to mind was ‘chair yoga’. I had heard about it but ... Read More

The Magic of Water: Steam Inhalation

Some say ‘the happiest people in the world live by the water’. I believe it…. there is just something magic about water. Its sheer strength, ability to cleanse, calm and soothe continue to amaze me. I am starting to believe that even if the place we rest our heads at night is nowhere near the wat... Read More