Guess what today it? It’s MEET MONDAY! That’s right! Today’s the first Monday of the month, providing you an opportunity to get to know an Escapee… or, in this case, TWO! Meet dynamic mother-daughter duo Diane Danvers Simmons and Natalie Danvers Simmons. Mother Diane lives in Lake Tahoe, CA and daughter Natalie lives in New […]
Today is a very exciting day! We are launching our MEET MONDAY series, providing you the opportunity to get to know an Escapee on the first and last Monday of each month. So, without further ado, please meet Catherine Mesner! Catherine lives in Boston with her wonderful husband Bear and her two lovable cats — […]
This is the look of a girl who is not only proud of herself, but pleasantly surprised. Have you ever noticed that often our fear of something is much scarier in our head than it actually turns out to be in reality? Recently I was given a ‘surprise’ gift of a helicopter ride from one […]
Looking for a healthy & delicious breakfast that is ideal even when on the go? Well, look no further! This easy to make overnight oats recipe is always a favorite with our Escape To Shape guests. We have a feeling you will enjoy it too! Benefits: Tastes amazing, like pudding, and gives you something to […]
JC is an architectural photographer based in Denver, Colorado. JC works with architects, developers, and interior designers to document their work in a creative and meaningful way. He is passionate about photographing the great architectural projects “of our time” from beautiful public buildings and to physic-defying sky scrapers. We are honored to have JC share […]
Wiki: Mal d’Africa refers to the feeling of nostalgia of those who have visited Africa and want to go back (as saudade is the nostalgia of Brazil). So, I’m back. Well, at least physically. Emotionally a large part of me is still in Botswana, for after nine glorious days immersed in nature, off the grid […]
Luang Prabang, Laos About 35 minutes outside of Luang Prabang, down various dusty roads and nested along the shores of the Nam Kahn river, lies a very secluded, special place — Mandalao Elephant Conservatory. A sanctuary for rescued elephants, Mandaloa’s philosophy, which includes no-riding, is both innovative & impressive. It is based on the following 5 […]
Luang Prabang, Laos Today I took a quick trip along the shores of the Nam Kahn River to one of my favorite finds in all of Laos, Ban San Khong. Ban San Khong is a slightly remote weaving village, where the age-old traditions of natural dies & weaving are part of day-to-day life. And while […]
Luang Prabang, Laos We have all heard the saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” And so, alas, I will give blogging a try, once again. And guess what, this time, I will succeed at sticking to it, perhaps because I have been much more consistent in incorporating meditation into my life. […]
Galle, Sri Lanka Amazing what one can see when we look beyond the traffic, peer through the chaos, tune out the cacophony, all while entrusting our life to a stranger driving a motorbike with a shell on it (aka tut tuk) as he darts through traffic as we make our way north from Galle to […]