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LISA MARIE STAAB
The Mindful Foodie & Conscious Living Mentor
The Art of Living Well
The Camino Was Never Meant to Be Rushed: Why I Keep My Retreats Small
The Camino was never meant to be rushed. After crossing paths with large tour groups on the Camino Inglés and Portuguese Camino, I found myself reflecting deeply on why I intentionally keep my own retreats small. This isn’t about exclusivity or luxury for the sake of it — it’s about creating space to truly experience the Camino. The quiet villages, spontaneous conversations, long lunches, aching legs, church bells, wine stops, moments of silence and unexpected emotion.
Lisa Marie Staab
May 28
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The Camino Was Never Meant to Be Rushed: Why I Keep My Retreats Small
The Camino was never meant to be rushed. After crossing paths with large tour groups on the Camino Inglés and Portuguese Camino, I found myself reflecting deeply on why I intentionally keep my own retreats small. This isn’t about exclusivity or luxury for the sake of it — it’s about creating space to truly experience the Camino. The quiet villages, spontaneous conversations, long lunches, aching legs, church bells, wine stops, moments of silence and unexpected emotion.
Lisa Marie Staab
May 284 min read
Walking the Portuguese Camino from Tui to Santiago in 2026: Slower, Smaller & More Connected
Walking the Portuguese Camino from Tui to Santiago is never quite the same twice. This 2026 journey through Galicia blended thoughtful pacing, small group connection, exceptional local food, rural stays, unexpected detours and the kind of Camino moments that rarely make the guidebooks.
Lisa Marie Staab
May 277 min read
A Reminder of Presence in Bali
A quiet reflection on returning to the rice fields of Bali — ten years on — and the lessons in presence, growth, and stillness that continue to unfold.
Lisa Marie Staab
Feb 52 min read
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