Swami's Beach
Photo by: Cristina Anne Costello @lightupphotos
Swamis Beach in Encinitas, San Diego County, California is named after Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship. Swami’s is also home to avid surfers. This area possesses a magnetic attraction as it hosts spiritual retreats and yoga classes year round. Swami’s Beach is just 22 miles north of downtown San Diego and Lindbergh Field Airport. San Diego has much to be explored so be sure to plan enough time to hit all the the great spots.
Weekend Design & Wellness Project
Photo by: Mo @ meid88
Pink Beaches! Foraminifera are tiny single-celled red organisms that grow beneath the coral reefs. The water mixes with these organisms causing the sand to wash up pink on land. How close do you live to the nearest Pink Beach?
Here are 11 Pink Beaches from around the world:
Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California
Pink Sands Beach, The Bahamas
Harbour Island, The Bahamas
Horseshoe Bay Beach, Bermuda
Pink Beaches of Barbuda
Crane Beach, Barbados
Pink Beach, Indonesia
Tangsi Beach, Indonesia
Elafonissi Beach, Greece
Balos Bay, Crete, Greece
Beaches of Great Santa Cruz Island, Philippines.
Discover Where You Live?
Photo by: Clarisse Meyer @clarissemeyer
What city, state or town do you live in or near?
Have you ever explored your own hometown? Is your local area known for; food, museums, architecture, hiking or bike trails, parks, wildlife or historical preservation? If you’re sticking to a budget, but still need a change of scenery this summer, try exploring your surrounding areas.
Make a list of things that make you happy, relaxed and feel like your true self again.
Think about what you would like to explore on this local getaway? What type of experience do you need to calibrate your mind and body so you can return to your normal life refreshed? Does this adventure have a soundtrack you can hear already? Will you be documenting your adventure with photos, video and or journaling?
These are just a few questions to answer in order to plan just the trip that will fill your soul with everything you need. Safe travels!
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and has no intent on arriving.”
Keep An Open Road
“Where you come to a fork in the road, take it.” - Yogi Berra
It’s time for some serenity with a side of adventure. Let go of the daily routine and over planning of each and every minute of your day. This is your opportunity to live “Mr. Magoo” moments, where you take one stop light and one road at a time. Enjoy the journey of the unexpected experiences that lie ahead. Sometimes these unplanned, off the beaten path excursions make for the best memories.
Photo by: Julentto Photography @julensan09