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BIXBY TALES
Travel Wellness 101: Packing Calm, One Drop at a Time
Why I pack essential oils before my passport.
STU
Jul 20, 20255 min read
Land of the Strays: Lessons from Costa Rica's Dog Sanctuary
Where no living being is just a number.
ML
Jul 15, 20253 min read
Food: The Universal Language of Connection
The best travel stories aren't about the sights you saw but the meals you shared.
STU
Jul 6, 20253 min read
Beyond the Fireworks: Elizabeth Peratrovich's Fight for Equality
A determined voice fueled by courage and a deep belief in justice.
STU
Jul 3, 20253 min read
How Ice Cream Just Crashed the Fine Dining Party
Insider Scoop: When Ice Cream Meets High Art
ML
Jun 29, 20253 min read
Why We Travel When the World Feels Heavy
The world doesn't need us to solve its problems before we explore it.
STU
Jun 27, 20254 min read
Finding Your Blue Zone: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
The world’s oldest communities know something we’ve forgotten.
STU
Jun 20, 20253 min read
Seeing Italy Through His Eyes: A Father's Day Reflection
Sometimes the best way to say thanks is a trip taken together.
STU
Jun 13, 20254 min read
Rainbow Roads: A Global Journey Through LGBTQ+ History, Culture, and Community
Where queer stories don't just survive—they thrive.
STU
Jun 11, 20255 min read
Finding Our Shared Humanity: A Graduation Message for Our Time
A few things we can all stop, start, and keep doing.
STU
Jun 6, 20253 min read
Farmers Markets: Weekend Ritual and the Perfect Travel Compass
The truth of a place is somewhere between the bread and the berries.
STU
May 28, 20254 min read
Memorial Day Weekend: Reflect, Reconnect, Explore
The Spirit of Memorial Day: Remembrance and Renewal
ML
May 12, 20255 min read
Celebrating Mothers Through the Heart of the Kitchen: Umma-A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom
What's your love language?
STU
May 4, 20253 min read
Lisboa in Four Acts: A Springtime Story (Part I)
It pulls you in with its mix of old-world charm and urban vibes. We wouldn't have it any other way.
STU
Mar 30, 20255 min read
Girls Who Dream, Women Who Lead: Finding Role Models in Women’s History
Not just history lessons—these stories are roadmaps for empowerment, courage, and resilience.
STU
Mar 8, 20253 min read
🐍Wisdom, Luck, and Fresh Beginnings: Lunar Year 2025
Welcome the Year of the Snake with traditions, celebrations, and meaningful essentials!
STU
Jan 29, 20252 min read
The Art of Wintering: A Thrive Guide
Warmth, Wellness, and Wonder.
It’s all about finding those little moments of joy and comfort.
ML
Jan 20, 20256 min read
Winter Escapes Close to Home: Discovering California’s Gems
Living in California, we’ve come to appreciate the many lesser-known gems in our backyard.
ML
Jan 5, 20254 min read
Turning of the Year: Friends, Food, and the Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice is subtle, but there’s power in its simplicity.
ML
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Quiescence and the Beauty of the In-Between
Quiescence comes from the Latin quiescere, meaning "to rest" or "to be quiet."
ML
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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