My Journey of Becoming a Yoga Teacher in New Orleans Rooted in Movement This post will detail my journey of becoming a yoga teacher in New Orleans. I’ve had the great pleasure of being an educator for my entire professional career. For the last 15 years, I’ve worked with international
Resilience at Burning Man: Lessons from Camp Not a Cult – Surviving the Dust Storms at Burning Man As you may have noticed — we’ve been in Black Rock City throughout all the dust storms at Burning Man 2025! 🏜️🔥 Every year, we return to the Black Rock Desert to
Finding Wholeness on a Healing Retreat in Costa Rica Why We Believe Joining a Yoga and Adventure Retreat in Costa Rica Can Transform Your Life Healing is a trend these days. And it’s also very necessary. Are you healing from addiction, an eating disorder, trauma, or just the hectic pace
Chickpea Flour Omelette Recipe – The Art of Vegan Eggs I first had a vegan chickpea flour omelette in Thailand on our Chiang Mai retreat. I forgot to get the chickpea flour omelette recipe then, and honestly it got lost in the back of my mind for several years. Recently
Trauma-Informed Yoga Retreats Include and Empower Everyone Trauma-informed yoga retreats have emerged as powerful sanctuaries for healing—offering more than just physical movement, but a compassionate space for emotional restoration and self-discovery. Unlike traditional yoga getaways, these retreats are intentionally designed to honor the complexities of trauma, integrating gentle practices, choice-based
Should Americans Travel Right Now? Here’s What to Know With rising uncertainty and anxiety in the United States, one of the most common questions I hear in the travel world is: Should Americans travel right now? Whether it’s due to political division, economic worries, or constant breaking news, many people
Vegan Chocolate Quinoa Pudding Recipe by Chef Zach There’s something deeply satisfying about a dessert that is simple, delicious, and easy to make. This Vegan Chocolate Quinoa Pudding recipe lives right at the intersection of comfort food and plant-based creativity. Whether you’re new to dairy-free cooking or a seasoned plant-based
Vegan, trauma-informed, adventure-forward, and alcohol-free. See All Upcoming Retreats View upcoming Costa Rica Eco Adventure Retreat Details Why Costa Rica, Why Alcohol Free, Why Now You don’t have to be in recovery to crave a break from alcohol and you don’t need to identify as an “alcoholic” to benefit from
Bhakti Yoga, Satsang, & Kirtan: Yoga in Community In today’s fast-paced world, many spiritual seekers are turning to yoga not only for physical wellness but also for spiritual nourishment. Among the many yogic paths, Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion, has become increasingly popular. Through heartfelt practices like kirtan (call-and-response
We kicked off our blogging journey back in 2011, before YouTube was a big deal, before Instagram had influencers, and way before TikTok had us all doing dance challenges. Our travels took off soon after we met, and we’ve pretty much been on the move ever since!
Our first big adventure together? South America – for nearly eight months! The earliest posts on this site date back to the planning stages of that epic trip. Back then, we were called La Aventura Project. It wasn’t until 2018 that we rebranded into what you now know as Bigger Life Adventures, reflecting how our travels – and our lives – had grown and evolved.
We’re super proud of all the places we’ve been and the unique ways we’ve gotten there. Our goal has always been to travel as sustainably as possible, with a style that’s cheap, light, and keeps us on the road for as long as we can swing it.
Sure, we might not be the hardcore dirtbags we once were (hey, we like a little comfort now-a-days), but we’re still obsessed with travel hacking, diving into new languages and cultures, and chasing down unforgettable experiences. These days, we spend more of our time guiding others, leading tours and retreats to some of our favorite spots around the world.
Our blog is packed with stories, tips, and info from nearly 40 countries around the globe. Dive in and get inspired for your own Bigger Life Adventures!
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