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  • The Americas
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Clock

Time Management for the rest of us

Reward for efficiency is more work. The ability to joyfully Not Do is an essential skill. Let go of the fantasy of getting everything done ...
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Silent meditation retreat: What it is, how much it costs, and why do it

Did you know you can take a meditation retreat for free? And that being silent is not the difficult part of a silent retreat?
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17 Steps to make Meditation Retreat Easier

Silent retreats come with a surprising set of challenges and revelations. Some of them you can prepare for. Try these steps to make your retreat ...
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Get your best sleep

Snooze smarter by discovering your perfect sleep equation. From polyphasic sleeping experiments to methods endorsed by science, optimize your Zzz's and create a sleep pattern ...
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New Zealand Milford Sound

Car-camping New Zealand’s South Island

Wine in the Marlborough region, disappearing glaciers, idyllic towns, blue rivers, and icy pools, optical illusions, fjords, and bungy jumping, all on a tight-budget road ...
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New Zealand Hobbiton

Car-camping New Zealand’s North Island

Prancing around Hobbiton, midnight date with glow-worms, hot springs, redwoods and mud pools, all on a tight budget road trip
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In the Monkey Forest in Ubud Bali

A month in Bali on $30/couple/day

Bali is lush, ornate, and blooming, thick with tradition and ceremony, easy-going, calm, and messy at the same time. We ate fresh coconuts every day ...
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The Magical Land of Oz

Kangaroos hopping in city streets, vibrant parrots flying overhead, secluded world-class beaches, rivers to swim in, and a delightful food and coffee culture. Australia offers ...
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