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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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Lessons in Laughter, Letting Go & a Little Bit of Vomit: Our April 2025 El Camino De Santiago
Lessons in Laughter, Letting Go & a Little bit of Vomit. An honest, heartfelt (and slightly hilarious) recap of our April 2025 El Camino de Santiago Retreat—from Porto to Santiago via lush Galicia, with mindful moments, unexpected twists, and unforgettable connections along the way.

Lisa Marie Staab
May 16, 20255 min read


Sardinia’s Hidden Treasures: Mysteries, Legends & Local Secrets
Sardinia isn’t just about breathtaking beaches and impossibly blue waters—though, let’s be honest, those alone are worth the trip....

Lisa Marie Staab
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Selçuk to Sailing: Serendipity and Sun-Kissed Memories
From Selçuk to the Mediterranean, discover serendipitous adventures, vibrant towns, and unforgettable sailing memories

Lisa Marie Staab
Aug 16, 20246 min read


Kuşadası, Turkey to Samos, Greece: A Little Bump in the Road
We couldn’t resist the temptation—being so close to Greece while in Turkey, we just had to hop over to Samos for a taste of the Greek...

Lisa Marie Staab
Aug 14, 20246 min read


Eight Hours to Selçuk: The Road to Ephesus
With only a couple of weeks to explore Turkey, including a dreamy 7-night sailing trip, we had to be choosy about our stops—especially...

Lisa Marie Staab
Aug 11, 20243 min read
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