“I think of living awake as a practice of returning.”
Nika Hershko
Caribbean Travel with Kids: Identity and Belonging
2026 began with a decision: to take each of my three boys on a journey of our own, a mother and son exploring the world together. A way [...]
How I met Spain: A Travel Love Story Over Time
I had been secretly nursing a crush on Spain for some time. He might not have been my first choice, but there was a pull I could not [...]
Is Panama Worth Visiting? More Than a Stopover
Panama is often perceived as a transit hub—a place we pass through rather than stay. A stopover, not a destination. It lacks, many think, [...]
Living Intentionally and the Practice of Living Awake
Living intentionally is a phrase we hear often—but what does it actually mean in real life? How do we live intentionally in practice? In this reflection, I explore the [...]
Who am I becoming? A Reflection on Identity After Cancer
I once told you about the embodied sensation of becoming a battlefield. Cancer claiming new ground, one cell at a time. But I have since learned that was only [...]
Minimalism: Finding the Weight of Enough
For much of my life, I swung between both extremes: moving countries with only a few suitcases, then slowly accumulating again until closets overflowed. It took time to [...]
“Many baby steps for the Earth go further than rare dramatic leaps.”
Nika Hershko
