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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.
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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.
World’s Best Medical Spa 2025: Lanserhof Tegernsee Wins, Global Nominees Redefine Longevity and Integrative Care
The World Spa Awards 2025 honor Lanserhof Tegernsee as Best Medical Spa, alongside global nominees advancing integrative medicine and longevity programs.
Oct 72 min read
Best Family-Friendly Things to Do in London: Attractions, Wellness Escapes & Day Trips
Discover London’s top family attractions, wellness escapes, serene parks, and day trips like Windsor Castle in this complete guide.
Oct 66 min read
Soup as Hydration: Eastern European Recipes for Electrolytes & Wellness
Eastern European soups offer more than comfort—they hydrate, replenish electrolytes, and deliver age-old wellness through slow, nutrient-rich cooking.
Oct 69 min read
World’s Best Wellness Retreats 2025: From Italy to the Maldives
Discover the World Spa Awards 2025 best wellness retreats — from Palazzo Fiuggi in Italy to ocean sanctuaries in the Maldives.
Sep 303 min read
The Obokano of Kisii: Music, Healing, and Cultural Wellness in Kenya
Discover the Obokano, a Kisii lyre from Kenya whose deep tones preserve culture, foster belonging, and embody music’s power to heal and unite communities.
Sep 304 min read
A Guide to Wellness Resorts in 2025: Longevity Clinics, Fitness Retreats, and Holistic Healing
Wellness resorts go beyond leisure. Discover medical spas, Ayurveda retreats, and fitness programs designed for health, rest, and recovery in 2025.
Sep 306 min read
Yucatán Wellness Rituals: Culture, Tradition, and Healing Practices
From ancient Maya ballgames to cucumber-lime water, discover how Yucatán’s traditions weave wellness, culture, and community into daily life.
Sep 305 min read
The Ritual of Silence in Japanese Gardens: Wellness in Stillness
At Ritsurin Garden in Japan, silence is not absence but presence — a ritual that nourishes wellness, creativity, and connection to the world around us.
Sep 294 min read
Italy’s Unspoken Food Rules: Lessons in Seasonality and Belonging
From seasonal eating to sacred mealtimes, Italy’s food rules reveal how tradition, family, and culture nourish both body and identity.
Sep 295 min read
Belonging Across Bloodlines: Wellness, Ancestry, and the Land
What does it mean to belong when your roots span many ancestries?
This story explores identity, land, and the threads that connect us to wellness.
Sep 294 min read
World’s Best Resort Spas 2025: Costa Navarino Wins
Discover the world’s best resort spas of 2025, from Greece to the Maldives, where wellness defines the destination, not just the stay.
Sep 263 min read
World’s Best Hotel Spas 2025: Chenot Espace Wins
Discover the world’s best hotel spas of 2025—luxury wellness destinations from Montenegro to Morocco redefining travel with culture and care.
Sep 263 min read
How To Nourish Your Scalp During Summer Heatwaves
Beat the summer heat with expert scalp care tips. Hydrate, protect, and soothe your scalp with these simple steps to keep your hair thriving.
Sep 252 min read
Where to Spa in 2025: Dubai Tops the World Spa Awards, Global Nominees Revealed
From Dubai to Bali, Austria to Mexico—see the world’s best spa destinations for 2025, blending tradition, wellness tourism, and luxury retreats.
Sep 255 min read
Seasonal Eating in Italy: Strawberries Belong to May
Discover seasonal eating in Italy, or “chilometro zero,” where food, place, and patience come together to nourish joy, rhythm, and belonging.
Sep 234 min read
Igba Ota-omu of Nigeria’s Ohafia People: A Celebration of Unity and Resilience
Explore Igba Ota-omu, the Ohafia age-grade retirement ceremony in Abia State, Nigeria—where unity, resilience, and cultural heritage foster belonging.
Sep 235 min read
Postpartum Care in Punjabi Tradition: Healing Rituals from Pakistan
Across cultures, maternal wellness is sustained by presence, patience, and ritual. This piece shares how Punjabi families in Pakistan nurture new mothers through food, rest, and belonging.
Sep 234 min read
Nigeria’s Yoruba Naming Ceremony and the Gift of Belonging
Discover Nigeria’s Yoruba naming ceremony, Ikosewaju Omo—where names, food, and community create identity, belonging, and cultural continuity.
Sep 224 min read
Boiling Hope: How My Grandmother Uses Steam to Heal More Than Just Colds
Discover how steam rituals, passed down by generations, offer more than relief for colds — they bring comfort, connection, and cultural healing
Sep 164 min read
Hungry Ghost Festival Malaysia: Rituals, Beliefs & Wellness
Discover Malaysia’s Hungry Ghost Festival, where rituals for ancestors and forgotten souls blend Taoist and Buddhist traditions with modern life.
Sep 164 min read
The Sunday Table: Inside Croatia’s Unwritten Rules of Family Lunch
Discover Croatia’s Sunday family lunch ritual—where generations gather, share stories, and find wellness in tradition, food, and connection
Sep 163 min read
My Grandmother's Brass Vessels: Why Cooking in Metal Changed How Food Tastes (and Feels)
A personal story of brass vessels, tradition, and science — how metal cookware changes taste, aids digestion, and keeps memory alive.
Sep 164 min read
How to Use Technology Mindfully to Reconnect With Yourself
Guest writer Jesse Clark shares how mindful tech use can reduce screen stress and help you reconnect with yourself.
Sep 14 min read
How Stretching in the Morning Improves Your Well-Being
Starting your day with a simple morning stretch can do wonders for your physical
and mental health. We explore four benefits of a morning stretching routine.
Sep 12 min read
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