Virginia encapsulates some of the best landscapes on the East Coast. You can experience the Appalachian Mountains on one side of the state and the glittering Atlantic Ocean on the other! With camping season in full swing, there are a lot of well-known and hidden gems to explore in Virginia. From getting out there and …
Welcome to the second chakra in the body – the center of our creativity, sexuality, and inspiration. Not sure what the chakras are? Check out the first post in this series about the root chakra, the history, and how to bring your energy into balance. The Sacral Chakra at a Glance The sacral chakra, or …
Pin me! Savannah is a Southern city with more than enough charm to go around. Much of Savannah’s architecture has either been preserved or restored, which combines with the surrounding oak trees to create a historical atmosphere. But while the quaint architecture feels like a step back into Antebellum times, the nightlife gives the city …
Pin me! To me, road trips are one of the most freeing and adventurous ways to get to know a place. With the freedom of breaking away from the crowds who have fixed itineraries to working in serendipity and basing stops on recommendations I get as I go, some of my best experiences have been …
Pin me! This post is written by Ashley, the Director of Business Development here at Be My Travel Muse. I remember sitting in an open-air cafe in Bali, Indonesia, ordering yet another glass of iced matcha latte while working on my laptop. It had been a year since I worked full-time as Kristin’s virtual assistant. …
Nyepi is the Balinese “Day of Silence” that is dedicated to meditation and introspection. There’s to be no sound, no light, no eating, no leaving the home, and no Internet (they even turn cell towers off!) for one full day. This is strictly enforced by police, which might sound a bit harsh at first, but …
If you’ve been dreaming of white temples and friendly locals, a bustling city, that for most, is a portal to Bagan, then you must be envisioning Mandalay. I liked Mandalay. My expectations were low after reading online reviews where people called the city chaotic and busy, but I came out loving it. And while I …
Pin me! Hawaii is one of those places where everything just feels different. Maybe it’s the island lifestyle that’s extra relaxing, perhaps it’s the presence of the Hawaiian goddess Pele, the great creatress and deity of fire and volcanoes. Some feel that the Earth’s heart chakra resides in Hawaii. Regardless of what each person chooses …
Santa Cruz Island of the Galápagos is a starting point for many who visit the islands. It has the largest local population of the islands, and easy access nearby to the larger of two major airports – Baltra. While it may seem strange to visit such a populated island while in the Galápagos — it …
Pin me! In April of 2018, the island of Boracay in the Philippines was closed down by the government due to the ravaging effects of overtourism. The tourism industry was so detrimental to the island, in fact, that the president of the Philippines referred to it as a “cesspool.” Boracay simply could not support the …
