A Weekend Trip to Chania a city in Crete, Greece… Think of Greece. Now, what are you thinking of? Mykonos? Santorini? The main spots of tourism and travel? Are you thinking of the sweetest air and the juiciest fruits on a Greek yoghurt parfait? The bluest waters and the most…

As we enjoy and relax in these last few summer months before the fall, many of us seek balance and ways to stay fit while enjoying the most out of summer and our travels! While diet and exercise are essential for solid abs and overall fitness, it is not just…

Where does the line between confidence and cockiness get drawn? At what point can you tell if you’re genuinely comfortable and confident in your own skin? Throughout my struggles this far in my life, growing into the person I am today has taken a lot of effort and hard work…

What the heck is diet culture? What is Intuitive Eating & Why does it matter? At this point in the year, it seems that headlining every other lifestyle magazine is the “Summer Beach Body Cleanse” or “Drop 5 pounds in 5 Days”. As we prepare for warmer weather and fewer clothes we also tend to prepare our bodies. While I do love setting goals around…

We all grow up a bit out of place. Where do you belong? Where’s “home”? Could you answer any of these questions with one word? I am sure that I cannot. This question of belonging has been increasingly reappearing in my mind in recent weeks as I have been contemplating…

Since we are all human, we experience a range of emotions daily, whether we like it or not. Sometimes we experience unpleasant emotions like sadness, boredom, loneliness, or we just feel in a funk. It is crucial to have small habits or activities to fall back on to instantly boost…

Recently, I have come to realize that taste buds and cravings change with age, experiences, and when you are intuitively listening to your body. That once seen as a dreadful oatmeal raisin cookie instead of what you thought was chocolate chip, is now actually very pleasant. Oatmeal cookies and oatmeal…

The easiest, healthiest, tastiest recipe for pancakes ever! These gluten-free, banana pancakes can be made anywhere at any time. This recipe is one of my go-to weekend breakfasts with an adequate source of protein, carbs, and potassium! Enjoy! - 1 Medium Banana - 1 to 2 tablespoons Oats (For thick…

As you can imagine, US colleges and public European universities share similarities, but vary immensely culturally and institutionally. I began my college career in 2017 at UCSB which I resided for two years. …