When traveling to the Azores, I would highly recommend that you rent a car. There are so many gems that await to be uncovered and will only be experienced via happenstance. I personally can attest to this.

As our Azorean adventure continued, my sister and I delighted in the natural wonders that the island brought, but we longed to venture into the island's culture--conversing one-on-one with locals.

Each year, my sister and I venture out together on our annual sister trip. We regularly travel with our family, but this yearly adventure is one that moves to the beat of our personalities.

The Azores not only has some of the most stunning vegetation that I've ever witnessed, but it also carries a history of unique lighthouses.

The following morning, we both awoke slightly hungover and very hungry. We decided to opt for room service that morning--pacing our day before we continued our adventure in the Azores.

The city of Cartagena, Colombia is colorfully exquisite and captivating through its visual and performing arts, as well as through its historical architecture and culinary expression.

I awake to the gentle falling rain tapping against my window. Pitter pat. Pitter pat. My ever-cuddling dog scoots in closer for her early morning snuggles.

The city of Cartagena, Colombia is colorfully exquisite and captivating through its visual and performing arts, as well as through its historical architecture and culinary expression.

During this holiday season, my days have been filled with activity, to-do lists, and unending errands. Don't get me wrong, I love the busy schedule and the hustle and bustle of the season, but I savor the quiet mornings by the twinkling Christmas tree, reflection by my warm cozy fire with a cup of cocoa.

These are 5 things that I aspire to do daily, offering myself a chance to recharge and reconnect with the beauty and gift that each day brings.

A Place of Peace: I breathe in and then breathe out.

One of my favorite ways to actively retreat is through physical practice.

Women are hungry for connection. I then came to the conclusion that it is imperative to retreat through connection.

Oftentimes, when I think of a retreat, I think of planning an extensive trip overseas or cross country paired with spa services and much relaxation.

Though it is crucial to travel and change your surroundings to retreat, it is also imperative that your home is a place of calm as well. I personally have created a space in my home designed just for this.

I don't know about you, but my days are filled. From the moment I wake up until I fall asleep, my mind is spinning and my body is trying to catch up.