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FROM THE GREEN SEA SHELLS JOURNAL
Stories that wash up on the shore — from recipes and rituals to places that bring us peace.
Explore All Articles | Green Sea Shells Wellness Magazine
COLLECTED STORIES
Every post here is a little shell — collected over time. Whether you're curious about gut-friendly ingredients, soul-soothing places, or quiet rituals from around the world, this is where it all lives.


Inside the Brazilian Amazon: How Jungle Lodges Work and What You Actually Do
Discover how Brazil’s Amazon lodges really work: where they’re located, how you get there, and the activities every traveler should know about — from canoe rides to community visits.
Nov 155 min read


Udupi Palace Artesia: A Fast Introduction to South Indian Food
Discover South Indian food at Udupi Palace in Artesia, a fully vegetarian restaurant known for fast service and consistently fresh classics like dosa, idli, onion–rava dosa, uttapam, avial, and rasam. A clean, approachable place in Los Angeles for anyone new to South Indian cuisine.
Nov 143 min read


Laurel Grill Culver City: Handmade Pastas and a Beautiful Dinner Spot
Handmade pastas, warm service, and easy parking make Laurel Grill a great Culver City 'elegant' dinner pick.
Nov 132 min read


Melbourne Travel Guide: Where to Eat, What to See, and the Best Day Trips Nearby
Explore Melbourne’s best cafés, fine dining, and nearby escapes — from the Mornington Peninsula to the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island.
Nov 126 min read


Janal Pixán and the Day of the Dead: Yucatán’s Tradition of Remembrance
In Yucatán, Janal Pixán—“Food for the Souls”—welcomes loved ones home through scent, candlelight, and favorite dishes prepared with care. It’s a quiet reunion across generations.
Nov 122 min read


How To Support Your Body’s Natural Detoxification
Learn to recognize your body's signals for detox support. Discover gentle, natural approaches to restore balance and vitality without harsh methods.
Nov 122 min read


🇦🇺 Australia Travel Guide: From Sydney’s Opera House to Cairns’ Coral Coast
Explore Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns — from city icons and coastal walks to penguins, rainforests, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Nov 113 min read


Orlando Travel Guide: Disney Parks, Universal, Cruise Port & More
From Disney fireworks to lakefront calm, this is Orlando’s full story — parks, cruises, golf, and space to breathe between it all.
Nov 103 min read


Chado Tea Room Torrance: A Charming Afternoon Escape
Enjoy a quiet afternoon tea in Torrance with elephant teapots, scones, and serene vibes. Perfect for girlfriend dates or cozy celebrations.
Nov 71 min read


The Market Venice: A Stylish Spot for Beachside Dining
Warm ambience, great service, and standout vegetarian dishes near Venice Beach. Try the cabbage with chili oil — it’s a must-order.
Nov 71 min read


🇧🇹 Bhutan’s Happiness Experiment: 50 Years of Wellness in Practice
Bhutan’s evolving Gross National Happiness philosophy is shaping wellness resorts, mindful tourism, and the new Gelephu Mindfulness City — showing how a nation measures and modernizes well-being without losing its soul.
Nov 63 min read


🇨🇷 Costa Rica’s Regenerative Wellness Revolution: How Travel Is Healing the Land and Its People
Costa Rica’s Regenerative Wellness: Where Nature and Culture Restore Each Other
Nov 42 min read


🇲🇻 The Maldives’ Wellness Wave: What’s Next for Island Well-Being
In 2025, the Maldives ran wellness events from January to October — JOALI BEING’s Year of Wellbeing, Dusit’s June Well-Fest, the Fari Islands Festival and Soneva Fushi’s SOUL Festival — marking its shift to year-round holistic travel.
Nov 42 min read


🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende: Why It Still Deserves the World’s Best City Award 2025
San Miguel de Allende—named World’s Best City 2025—links culture, craft, and traditional healing to create a functional model of urban wellness.
Nov 33 min read


The Bali Retreat That Just Became Asia’s Best Wellness Destination
Named Asia’s Best Wellness Retreat 2025, Mandapa shows how structure, sustainability, and Balinese tradition can coexist in modern wellness.
Nov 32 min read


The Greek Island That Beat Mykonos and Santorini
Paros, Greece—ranked World’s Best Island 2025—illustrates how food, landscape, and local routine create an enduring form of wellness beyond resort culture.
Nov 32 min read


A 17th-Century French Convent Just Won the World’s Top Eco-Spa Award
Le Couvent des Minimes Hôtel & Spa L’Occitane in Provence has been named World’s Best Eco Spa 2025 for its ECOCERT certification, Provençal treatments, and heritage design.
Nov 32 min read


The Best Spa in North America Was Hiding in Brooklyn All Along
WORLD SPA Brooklyn was named North America’s Best Day Spa 2025. Inside this urban bathhouse redefining wellness for city life.
Nov 21 min read


Luxury Hotel Spas in Miami Beach: Oceanfront Sanctuaries for a Perfect Day
From hammams to hydrotherapy, discover Miami’s best luxury hotel spas — open for day access and designed for total restoration.
Nov 23 min read


Day Retreats Near Miami: Real Wellness Escapes Without the Hotel Stay
Discover Miami’s best non-hotel wellness escapes — from thermal baths and meditation centers to mangrove paddles — all open for easy day access.
Oct 313 min read


Wellness by the Water: Miami’s Most Inspiring Resorts for Rest and Renewal
Discover Miami’s most inspiring wellness escapes — from medical-grade spa circuits at Carillon to gold-infused rituals at St. Regis — where luxury, culture, and care come together by the sea.
Oct 316 min read


No Vacation Needed: The World’s Best Day Spas of 2025
Explore the 2025 World Spa Awards winners redefining day spas—from Brooklyn’s WORLD SPA to Sydney, Dubai, and Bali.
Oct 312 min read


13 Men Redefining Global Wellness
Meet 13 global voices transforming modern wellness—through breath, biohacking, movement, mindset, and human connection.
Oct 304 min read


The Healing Benefits of Hydrotherapy at Home
Discover how home hydrotherapy can transform your wellness routine. From stress relief to muscle recovery, unlock water therapy's healing benefits today.
Oct 293 min read
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