Best changing robe for winter? Passenger Changing Robe review

A side by side comparison of Passenger Changing Robe, one of a girl wearing it and one of it one a plain white background

Cold water swimming season is here once again in the UK, even if we didn’t get much of a summer in the first place… But, that means it’s time for cozy sweaters, better waves, and chilly ocean dips.  That also means busting out my trusty Passenger changing robe. If you’re on the fence about buying […]

Reconnect with the ocean using these gorgeous Sea Soul Oracle Cards

A woman sits on rocks overlooking the ocean reading a book and journaling

If you’re anything like me, you know how pivotal it is to feel connected to the ocean. But some of us live in a city, inland, or simply live a hectic life that keeps us from getting to the water’s edge. Sometimes you need a little something to help you feel more connected to the […]

Snapshot: 7 days on the Algarve

Portugal’s Algarve is one of the spectacular coastal locations in the country, with dramatic cliffs and sparkling blue water. Take a mini-trip via some of my favorite film shots.

A winter sea song

This is a little something I wrote over the winter of 2021, after returning to my hometown in New Jersey. It had been quite a tumultuous year, with the strike of the pandemic, the poor health of a family member, and a sprinkle of heartbreak. As always, I turned to the sea for advice – […]

My Blue Therapy: Positive Effects of Blue Space on Mental Health

A girl (Sophie!) is sat in a lake holding a pair of freediving fins up to her face

I don’t remember the first time I saw the ocean, paddled my feet in its frothing foam. I don’t remember the first time it sang its sweet lullaby of crashing waves to me. Years later, despite being a “land-dwelling” human, I am still insatiably drawn to the ocean, as so many of us are. Its […]

This is the last time I will post…

This is the last time I will post…

Have you ever started something – a project, a gym membership, and New Year’s Resolution – that never came to fruition? You were too tired, too unmotivated, or simply didn’t feel like doing it? And then proceed to kick yourself every single time you mentally revisited that ambition? I’m sure I’m not the only one […]

Visiting Yosemite in November: A Hidden Gem

the dawn wall from Yosemite national park

If you’ve ever Google searched or read about Yosemite National Park, you’ll know that two of the biggest, and most visited, landmarks are El Capitan and Half Dome. (If not, you know now!) On average, 4.5 million people flock to the park every year to catch a glimpse of these natural wonders. But what about […]

What Moving To Bristol During COVID Taught Me

Today marks 1 month since I officially moved to Bristol. I originally imagined it would be filled with adventures to every corner of the city, evenings meeting new people at the pub, and weekend adventures to the beach. The lockdown after New Year’s made sure none of that played out.

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