Many unexpected things can happen when you’re traveling. Take, for instance, my trip to Rome several years ago, when my backpack along with my laptop was stolen on the train. I had a few miserable days in Rome, but decided to lighten the mood by taking an unplanned stop to Oslo, Norway, and stay with a friend. It was my …

Some of my most memorable trips have always been the unexpected ones. It doesn’t happen very often, but I think part of the excitement comes from the lack of planning involved. When I got a call in November 2018 for a week-long project with Yuva Yoga Retreat in Bali, I was immediately intrigued. I had just a week to prepare …