Shelley Oto Apr 28, 20199 minGOODBYE STABILITY - WORTH IT? HELL YESMy life went from a #joyride to real life, in the past couple of years, with the passing of my dad and the transitions that come with adulthood. I often think about my #travels and how they helped support my growth and helped me successfully survive what was waiting in my next chapter. I’ve been stretched and challenged. The wide spectrum of emotions and behaviors I’ve observed in myself have proven to be an interesting self study. Periodically, I read my journal entries and
Shelley Oto May 31, 20183 minNot Just a Driver UBER, recognized as the transportation app that conveniently gets you to where you need to go, has been an imperative resource for me while traveling the past 12 months. For many, it’s the unfailing answer to your problems when you’ve had too much to drink and/or just need to find a way home to conclude an evening of good times. UBER offers to pick up your friends and family when you’re unavailable or let’s be real, when you don’t want to. UBER delivers food from some of your
Shelley Oto May 7, 20183 minWorking While Traveling Can Be Fun and RewardingMy hope is this article will help your journey to an enjoyable work and travel experience be a smooth one! People ask me how I'm pulling off my work schedule with clients when I'm dealing with severe time differences. In some cases, the difference can be anywhere from 8 - 14 hours, and it can be challenging but in short, where there's a will there's a way. I think an important point to emphasize is that there's a difference between working remotely from one place versus worki
Shelley Oto Apr 27, 20182 minLove At First HopSydney is an amazing place to visit with a lot to be explored and discovered. If not for the vast food culture, gardens to explore, countless beautiful beaches, endless shopping, and picturesque views, then the charming accents, beautiful people and kangaroos will surely win your heart. I will never forget the first time I saw the glistening harbor next to the iconic Sydney Opera House. I spent 7 days in this City and found myself wishing I had more time. YES, it’s expensi
Shelley Oto Nov 17, 20175 minTAKE ME BACK … To Maderas VillageWhat does 3 planes, 2 boats, a drug cartel, falling in love, adventure and yoga have in common? The answer is Nicaragua. When I first decided to explore holistic healing, it began with wanting to see and experience Yoga in different parts of the world and tell about it. I was determined to provide more information than what is typically provided online. My visit to Nicaragua (Nica) was fate. Initially, I planned to visit Peru; but after some research, I wasn’t convinced I wo
Shelley Oto Jul 29, 20178 minMorocco Navigator#MOROCCO is a #country I will never forget. It’s a destination that makes you feel worlds away from home, because you are in fact worlds away from anything that looks familiar. The #spices, food, decor, landscapes, unique purchases and experiences will remind you of why you traveled so far to have this once-in-a-lifetime #experience. At the same time, there are cultural normalities existent in cities like #Marrakech that may make you go into the deepest parts of your soul
Shelley Oto Jul 28, 20174 minYolo When Solo While Keeping It Safe In These StreetsI've mentioned in previous posts that I really enjoy traveling solo. #Solo #exploration allows a rare opportunity to dig into the deepest parts of ourselves and provides a unique moment to put aside companion-related distractions and listen to our most valuable tool, intuition. Traveling alone offers a singular opportunity to completely self indulge, say yes and no on your own terms, go/stop, celebrate when you flawlessly achieve that thing you couldn't do before and own you