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Itinerary Insights: CÔTE D'AZUR — Hiking the Esterel Mountains
May 29, 2018
Itinerary Insights: CÔTE D'AZUR — Hiking the Esterel Mountains
May 29, 2018

Looking to balance out the glitz and glamor of the Côte d'Azur? Join me for a short stroll on the Cap Dramont, a coastal section of the stunningly red Massif de l'Esterel of Southeast France.

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May 29, 2018
10 Tips for Traveling Well – Part 1: The Dreaming & Planning Phases
Mar 23, 2018
10 Tips for Traveling Well – Part 1: The Dreaming & Planning Phases
Mar 23, 2018

Why do you want to travel? Learn the "less is more" mantra. Are you taking advantage of free travel perks and flight-searching intelligently? (Part 1 of 3)

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Mar 23, 2018
What is a "Yoga Adventure"?
Feb 9, 2018
What is a "Yoga Adventure"?
Feb 9, 2018

Curious? We demystify our "Yoga Adventure" concept in this short video. But more importantly, we want to hear from you! Answer our questions in the comments.

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Feb 9, 2018
Itinerary Insights: KAUAI — 3 Must-Do Activities + Tasty Treats
Dec 21, 2017
Itinerary Insights: KAUAI — 3 Must-Do Activities + Tasty Treats
Dec 21, 2017

In this short video, I try to sum up some of my favorite things about the Garden Isle — while sweating and trying not to shout as I attempt to make myself heard over the crashing surf. Fellow Kauai lovers: add your recommendations in the comments!

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Dec 21, 2017
2'20" of Yoga in Tuscany
Nov 7, 2017
2'20" of Yoga in Tuscany
Nov 7, 2017

For Travel Tuesday, we offer you this 2'20" outtake of an all-levels Vinyasa yoga practice in Tuscany. Enjoy!

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Nov 7, 2017
We Won an Award! "Best Curated Experiences" – 2017 Shape Healthy Travel Award
Oct 31, 2017
We Won an Award! "Best Curated Experiences" – 2017 Shape Healthy Travel Award
Oct 31, 2017

We humbly accept SHAPE Magazine's designating Ananda Expeditions as a WINNER of a 2017 Healthy Travel Award in the "Best Curated Experiences" category. Hooray for yoga adventures and active, expansive travel with purpose!

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Oct 31, 2017
Itinerary Insights: LUCCA — Tuscany's Walled City
Oct 24, 2017
Itinerary Insights: LUCCA — Tuscany's Walled City
Oct 24, 2017

Finally — the second installment of my "Itinerary Insights" series is here! Take a walk with me on Lucca's Via delle Mura Urbane, the 2.5-mile-long pedestrian path on top of the city's broad Renaissance wall.

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Oct 24, 2017
Travel Plays a Vital Role in Combatting Terror
Mar 25, 2016
Travel Plays a Vital Role in Combatting Terror
Mar 25, 2016

The world-traveler's perspective on travel in an unstable world: we must not let fear curtail our curiosity, our compassion, or our wandering ways. Musings on the Ananda Expeditions philosophy, and featuring a talk by travel guru Rick Steves.

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Mar 25, 2016
Itinerary Insights: PARIS — Jardin des Plantes
Mar 22, 2016
Itinerary Insights: PARIS — Jardin des Plantes
Mar 22, 2016

The Jardin des Plantes ranks as one of my all-time favorite places to hang out in Paris. Visit it virtually with me right now, then make sure to add it to your itinerary next time you're in the City of Light!

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Mar 22, 2016
Apr 28, 2015
Scotland, Part 2: The Highlands and the Isle of Skye
Apr 28, 2015

Heading north into the Scottish Highlands, we experience the delightfully changeable Scottish weather and take an epic fishing boat ride to the Island of Raasay, off the Isle of Skye.

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Apr 28, 2015
Scotland, Part 1: The Borders – Kelso, Melrose, and Edinburgh
Apr 26, 2015
Scotland, Part 1: The Borders – Kelso, Melrose, and Edinburgh
Apr 26, 2015

Part One of a Spring trip from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands — in which I marvel at sunsets over both rivers and Gothic architecture, and introduce new friends to old.

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Apr 26, 2015
A Missive from Sweden: Glad midsommar! (Happy Solstice!)
Jun 21, 2014
A Missive from Sweden: Glad midsommar! (Happy Solstice!)
Jun 21, 2014

What a joy to get to hang out with old friends.

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Jun 21, 2014
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Aug 7, 2013
When hot, sweaty, and happy in ROME
Aug 7, 2013

A late-July visit to the sweltering — but no less magnificent — Ancient City.

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Aug 7, 2013
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Jul 24, 2013
Tuscany: Firenze (Florence), San Domenico, Fiesole
Jul 24, 2013

Golden sunsets, long shadows, and sweeping vistas in the Tuscan hills.

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Jul 24, 2013
Paris: the Main Attractions — with Students in Tow
Jul 21, 2013
Paris: the Main Attractions — with Students in Tow
Jul 21, 2013

Re-viewing the picturesque, monumental face of the City of Lights through uninitiated eyes.

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Jul 21, 2013
Excursion: Day Trip to Bath
Jul 10, 2013
Excursion: Day Trip to Bath
Jul 10, 2013

The incredible 1,500-year-old Roman baths and museum don't disappoint.

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Jul 10, 2013
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Jul 10, 2013
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Jul 10, 2013
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Jul 10, 2013
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Jul 8, 2013
Oxford – St. Hilda's, Magdalen, Christ Church
Jul 8, 2013
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Jul 8, 2013
Jul 8, 2013
London
Jul 8, 2013

With a special focus on food, friends, and family.

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Jul 8, 2013
Scotland — Edinburgh and the Highlands
Jul 8, 2013
Scotland — Edinburgh and the Highlands
Jul 8, 2013

From Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile, to the Inverlochy Castle ruins and Loch Ness.

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Jul 8, 2013
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Jul 8, 2010
Biking à Paris
Jul 8, 2010

An apology for two-wheeled transport in the French capital.

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Jul 8, 2010
De la nourriture...
Jul 4, 2010
De la nourriture...
Jul 4, 2010

A food-lover's satirical (yet true) lament.

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Jul 4, 2010
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Jul 3, 2010
Paris: Marché des Enfants Rouges
Jul 3, 2010
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Jul 3, 2010
Paris: Une visite à la Grande Épicerie de Paris
Jul 3, 2010
Paris: Une visite à la Grande Épicerie de Paris
Jul 3, 2010
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Jul 3, 2010
Bonjour!
Jul 2, 2010
Bonjour!
Jul 2, 2010

Arriving to another summer in Paris — pas mal, du tout.

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Jul 2, 2010
April 26, 2015

Scotland, Part 1: The Borders – Kelso, Melrose, and Edinburgh

April 26, 2015/ Michael Hoyer
Scotland, Part 1: The Borders – Kelso, Melrose, and Edinburgh

Part One of a Spring trip from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands — in which I marvel at sunsets over both rivers and Gothic architecture, and introduce new friends to old.

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Scotland
Scotland, Kelso, Melrose Abbey, Edinburgh
 

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Ananda Expeditions

Pursue ananda — bliss — on an expertly-designed yoga adventure or small-group trip, or work with us to create the custom itinerary of your dreams.

The Ananda Expeditions travel experience balances engagement, adventure, and rejuvenation. Ananda travelers delve beneath the surface beauty of their destination as they explore off the beaten path and enjoy all that the local culture has to offer. In addition, itineraries can include specialized activities — such as walking or biking routes, literary discussions, or regular yoga sessions.

 
THE BIG SEND  Today was the day! T and I mailed our 40 handwritten letters (along with grandma’s 20) in semi-decorated envelopes to democratic-leaning registered voters with inconsistent voting records in Florida, Georgia, and Iowa, urging them GET THEE TO FRANCE! | 🇫🇷 Provence, May 24-31 🇫🇷 **ONE double** and **ONE single** remain! We have a great group signed up, and we’d love you to join us — come explore medieval French market towns like the one pictured here. REGISTER T ANNOUNCING: 2 WEEKLY PRACTICES IN BOULDER! | 🕯All-Levels Candlelight Vinyasa Yoga🕯**6:30-7:30pm, Tuesday** starting 2/11!!! In addition to **4-5:15pm, Sunday** Both $10 DROP-IN at The Dailey Method Boulder (1810 30th St C, Boulder, CO 80301) Come f LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRDS... | Contemplating joining us in Provence this May? (I mean, you *absolutely* should!) Well, early-bird pricing ends Sunday 2/2 and only a few rooms remain, so don't delay! Take the plunge — we guarantee you won't re TAKE YOUR PRACTICE WITH YOU | An Ananda Expeditions Yoga Adventure means exploring new places, taking in natural beauty and cultural sites, and practicing yoga with friends, new and old. Join us in 🇫🇷PROVENCE🇫🇷 – May 24-31, 2020!
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SIGN U ESCAPE TO PROVENCE! | 🇫🇷May 24 - 31, 2020 🇫🇷– ONLY 3 ROOMS LEFT!
During the week we'll...:
• Practice yoga daily, hike to turquoise inlets along the scenic chalky coast from Cassis, canoe a stunning section of the Gorges of Verdon
&bul RECHARGING AT HOME AND ABROAD | It’s official! We’re keeping Sunday 4pm yoga, *and* registration is open for the 🇫🇷PROVENCE YOGA ADVENTURE🇫🇷 – May 24-31, 2020!
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We’ll practice twice daily, canoe the Gorges of Verdon (Fr PALM TREES ARE NICE... | But so is a looong, well-deserved savasana in a warm, candlelit room surrounded by other quiet, kind bodies. Join me for All-Levels Candlelight Vinyasa Yoga, 4-5:15pm, on Sundays at The Dailey Method Boulder (1810 30th St C, HOLIDAY RELAXATION | Different setting, same soothing savasana... Join me for All-Levels Candlelight Vinyasa Yoga, 4-5:15pm, the next 3 Sundays (12/22, 12/29, 1/5) at The Dailey Method Boulder (1810 30th St C, Boulder, CO 80301)
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Special drop-in rat NEWSLETTER COMING (+ INSIDER'S DISCOUNT... shhh!) | We're readying our holiday newsletter highlighting our 2020 trips, including our 🇫🇷PROVENÇAL YOGA ADVENTURE🇫🇷, in Provence, France this spring, dates TBD!
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