CANGGU: a coastal town about an hour drive from Ubud, Canggu has a laid-back surfer vibe, an Australian-influenced dining scene and tons of adorable cafes and shops. EAT: Shady Shack: a super cute vegan/vegetarian café where you can enjoy your fresh veggies while sitting in the shaded outdoor garden area.  All the food is as Insta-worthy as it is flavorful.  I recommend ordering a few of the bowls to try/share and of course,…

Prompted by a close friend to meet her in Bali after her yoga training this spring, it didn’t require much more convincing for me to jump on the opportunity to join her in paradise.  Located in Southeast Asia, Bali is an Indonesian island that is known for its lush landscape, Eat Pray Love infamy, and health + yoga scene—all against the backdrop of rolling rice fields, beautiful beaches, and tropical jungle vibes.

In the last month, I’ve logged over 75 hours of travel time just in airports and planes alone (the long trip to Bali will get you to 55!). This much travel has instilled in me that it is possible to pack light and still arrive in one-piece, looking somewhat refreshed.  And if you’re anything like me, you require ample room for plenty of healthy carry-on snacks, which is all the more reason to ditch…

My cookbook …