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Explore Postcard Cabins Chattahoochee

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Your escape to nature is about finding time to disconnect in order to reconnect – whether with family, friends, or nature. After or en route to a restful break at one of our cabins, there’s plenty to explore in the area, whatever may pique your interest.

Here’s our guide to nearby attractions and things to do along the way:

Getting There

Nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest, your secluded escape is easily accessible from Atlanta. The best way to get there is by car; the location is about a two hour drive from the city. Parking is easy and available for every cabin. If you don’t have a car yourself, consider carpooling with a friend, or renting a car in the city. If all else fails, your journey will take you longer, but you can take a Greyhound bus to Gainesville, which is an hour-long Uber or Lyft from the cabins.

The drive to Postcard Cabins Chattahoochee can get windy and steep. Be sure to prepare by knowing your route ahead of time, and addressing any motion sickness needs you might have.

Walks in the Mountains Near Our Cabins

Jarrard Gap Trail
Hike Distance: 1 mile
Difficulty: Easy
Dogs allowed on-leash
Close by your cabin, this trail climbs gradually from Lake Winfield Scott Campground and merges with the Appalachian Trail. With ridge-line views, the path continues into the Blood Mountains in a lovely loop.

Long Creek Falls on the Appalachian Trial
Hike Distance: 1.9 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Dogs allowed on-leash
This two-mile section of the Appalachian Trail is one of the most beautiful in Georgia. It winds through a lush valley en route to Long Creek Falls, full of wildlife, flowers, steep cliffs, and soft moss in every season. The double-tiered waterfall rises over 50 feet before emptying into a deep pool, shadowed by bunches of rhododendron.

Yonah Mt.
Hike Distance: 4.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Dogs allowed on-leash
Recognizable by its asymmetric shape and exposed rock outcrops near the top, Yonah Mt. rises from the foothills of the southern Appalachian Mts. and is one of North Georgia’s best hikes. The continuous uphill hike climbs through a rocky, moss-filled forest leads to stunning panoramic views of the horizon. Check out the views from the rock outcrops along the way and at the summit, as practice some leaf-, flower-, and snow-spotting in all seasons.

Mt Yoha

Blood Mt. Loop via the Appalachian and Freeman Trails
Hike distance: 6 miles
Difficulty: Hard
Dogs allowed on-leash
Towering over the surrounding peaks, Blood Mt. is Georgia’s highest Appalachian Trail summit, rising high to 4,459 ft. at the summit’s massive rock outcrop, which offers sweeping, stunning views and a chance to explore the historic stone Blood Mt. Shelter. This loop explores quieter stretches, beginning at the Neels Gap trailhead and hiking the eastern face with the Byron Reece Trail. It merges with and follows the Appalachian Trail at Flatrock Gap to the summit, descending along the Freeman Trail, which leads back through a fern-filled valley.

Appalachian Trail: Three Forks to Springer Mt.
Hike Distance: 8.6 miles
Difficulty: Hard
Dogs allowed on-leash
Spanning from Maine down through the eastern United States, the Appalachian Trail winds to a stop here in North Georgia, its southernmost point. This hike traces the last steps of the trail and dips through the creek-strewn Three Forks Valley before climbing to an end at the summit of Springer Mt. with the reward of the southern Appalachian Mts., blanketed in blue haze.

Raven Cliff Falls
Hike Distance: 4.8 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Dogs allowed on-leash
This is one of Georgia’s most popular hiking trails, because of the beautiful falls that await you at the end of it. The waterfall cascades off a 40-ft tall cliff and it has sliced the rock that it falls from in half. The trail follows the river the entire way, so get ready for the calming sounds of rushing water and your footsteps on the trail.

Lakes and Parks to Rest At and Enjoy

Chatuge Lake, 139 N Main St, Hiawassee, GA 30546
~ 55 min away
Lake Chatuge is a beautiful gem in the middle of the southern Appalachian Mts. With 132 miles of shoreline, this is the perfect spot to have a semi-private picnic, go swimming, watch your kids play on the playground, or rent a boat to float in the center of the lake and find your calm.

Vogel State Park, 2600 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281
~ 30 min away
This park is located at the bottom of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest, and is one of the first parks that was ever created in the state. There are many points of interest in this large park, including Neel Gap—a beautiful mountain pass towards the South of the park. With 17 miles of trails of varying lengths and difficulties, hikers are sure to find a trail they’ll like. You can also try geocaching, go kayaking and swimming, and even rent bikes if you’re visiting at the right time.

Lake Lanier, 2875 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504
~ An hour and fifteen mins away
This lake is actually a reservoir, created after the Buford Dam was built on the Chattahoochee River. This is a great spot to try out some new watersports, go fishing, hang out on a beach, or simply enjoy some great food and some great company with a view of the water.

Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
~ An hour and five mins away
This state park is home to the highest cascading waterfall East of the Mississippi River. The area around these mountains is home to the Appalachian Trail’s southernmost terminus, and the mountains have hundreds of trails to keep you busy exploring for as long as you want. Keep in mind that the park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM, and each car has to have a $5 parking pass.

Sustenance and Snacks

There aren’t very many grocery stores in close proximity to the cabins, so it may be best to prepare before you head out on your getaway.

Fresh N Low Supermarket, 406 E Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
~ 40 mins away
If you do forget anything though, there’s a Fresh N Low Supermarket and Pharmacy about forty minutes from the cabins. This supermarket has everything you could need to build the meals you’re dreaming of creating in your cabin.

Restaurant

Sidetrips

Consolidated Gold Mine, 185 Consolidated Gold Mine Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30522
~ 35 mins away
Descend 200 feet underground into this 100-year-old mine to see how turn-of-the-centuries miners found gold in Georgia. After panning for your own gold, visit the Dahlonega Gold Museum nearby, housed in the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse. The perfect excursion for the whole family.

Wolf Mountain Vineyards, 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533
~ 35 mins away
Tucked at the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest with views of the North Georgia mountains, Wolf Mountain has earned over 200 medals for its wines. Its grounds are landscaped beautifully, transforming the vineyard into a lovely place to taste wines and brunch.

Grumpy Old Men Brewing, 1315 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
~ 45 mins away
The couple of retired beer enthusiasts who founded Grumpy Old Men Brewing in 2012 began by brewing their stores in an outdoor shower and eventually opened their microbrewery in Blue Ridge. In 2018, the original two migrated to the other side of the 18-tap bar, passing the company onto “another Grumpy Old Man & his Crabby Lady.” There’s lots of space in the tasting room to play games and chat with other brew-loving folks.

Mercier Orchards, 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge GA 30513
~ 45 mins away
For cider, a nice breakfast or lunch, or even a tasting room, Mercier Orchards is a great spot to try some local foods. If you’re visiting the area between the months of April to August, you can stop here to pick your own berries and apples. Each month there’s a different crop for you to pick, so make sure to check their schedule before your stop.

Appalachian Outfitters Tubing, 1182 Golden Ave, Dahlonega, GA 30533
~ 42 mins away
This little tube-renting spot is a gem along the Chestatee River. Kids will love to play in the river while you and your partner or your friends enjoy each others’ company and drift along with the waves.

Brasstown Bald, 2941 GA-180 Spur, Hiawassee, GA 30546
~ 55 mins away
Brasstown Bald is the highest point in the state of Georgia. To really take in the history of the area, you can visit the mountaintop history and science museum, then step out onto the observation deck to see all the mountains and valleys as they are today. Gazing down on the landscapes you’ve been exploring on your escape to nature is a memory you’re not likely to forget.

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For Your Free Time

Student Tips for Balance

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Students are the next generation of our workforce, so it’s more important than ever that they establish healthy work-life balance habits early on. However, with the rise of technology, social media, and smartphones, it’s more likely than not that the tradition of all-nighters are more frequent than rare.

These habits on their own may be harmless, but they are ultimately reflective of an unhealthy work culture that extends beyond the college years.

The technology that can make our lives easier can actually make us work more.

Being a college student in the digital age affords access to knowledge, innovation, and people. Yet the technology that can make our lives easier can actually make us work more. The creation of “constant availability” is a blessing and a curse.

As younger adults consistently gravitate towards digital platforms, digital addiction and work-life imbalance in school can only continue to contribute to our broken work culture post-graduation. That’s why one report suggests that to achieve work-life balance at 30, start at 18.

Here’s a list of handy tips for the average student to help them practice balance, manage digital addiction, and stay present.

  1. Leave your phone out of reach when you go to bed. Looking at screens right before bed strains the eyes and reduces sleep quality. If your phone is your alarm, consider a digital clock or a silent vibrating bracelet alarm as possible alternatives.
  2. Whether walking across campus or taking the bus, keep your mind occupied while keeping your eyes up by listening instead of scrolling. A curated playlist, podcast, or audiobook is perfect for any commute and for reducing screen time during downtime.
  3. Separate work and play. Because our digital devices are often both sources of entertainment and work, establishing physical barriers can help. Keep all work-related activities out of the bedroom – instead, find a nice spot in the library or explore local coffee shops off campus. Focusing on productivity in short increments during the day can make it easier to relax, for real, later.
  4. Avoid multitasking. Grabbing lunch with a friend is always more fun than working with lunch in front of you. And no matter what you tell yourself, having one tab open for Netflix and one open for your homework is neither conducive to studying nor relaxing.
  5. When you’re feeling frustrated or stuck on a problem, take a break to do a non-digital activity. Sketch something around you, take a 10 min walk to grab a snack, call family or a friend, and return to your work refreshed.
  6. Prioritize. Dedicate yourself to 1-2 extracurricular activities that you really love to prevent spreading yourself thin. Developing relationships and leadership in the organizations that you love will be more rewarding than limited involvement and unrealistic time commitments in too many.

Want to really escape campus? Head over to one of our tiny cabins for the ultimate study break. Students now get 15% off  Getaway when they book with their .edu email address. Check out our Students Program page for more details.

For Your Free Time

Wellness Tip: Deep Questions to Ask Loved Ones

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In the 2015 essay for The New York Times, “To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This,” Mandy Len Catron wrote about a study psychologist Dr. Arthur Aron had conducted at Stony Brook University 20 years earlier. 

Aron wanted to explore whether it was possible to create feelings of closeness between people who didn’t know each other. To do so, he asked pairs of strangers to sit in his lab and talk to each other for 45 minutes — some made casual small talk while others were given a set of 36 questions to ask each other, questions that grew more and more personal as the list went on. 

By the end of the session, two of the strangers who’d asked each other deep questions had fallen in love. Six months later, they got married and invited everyone from the lab to the wedding.

Catron took the 36 questions from Aron’s experiment on a first date to try them out herself, and her experiment worked – she and her date fell in love. But this isn’t just a story about romance, she cautions: “It’s about what it means to bother to know someone, which is really a story about what it means to be known.”

Here are the first five of Aron’s questions to start asking your loved ones to get to know them, and yourself, even better. 

1. Given the choice of anyone in the world, who would you want as a dinner guest?

2. Would you like to be famous? In what way?

3. Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why?

4. What would constitute a “perfect” day for you? 

5. When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?

If you’re talking with a partner, take turns answering each question, alternating who answers first each time. Make eye contact as you answer. Remember to be honest, even if it makes you feel nervous or vulnerable.

Additionally, be an active listener —  there’s no point in asking deep questions if you zone out during the answers. Push your conversations further by asking follow-up questions and challenging basic assumptions, including: 

  • Why do you think that?
  • Have you always felt this way?
  • What caused you to change your mind?

You don’t need to replicate a landmark psychological study to get into the habit of asking deep questions. Next time you find yourself engaging in small talk about work or weather, switch gears and ask your companions something more meaningful.

Ready to make meaningful connections? Book your Getaway today.

Local Guides | Washington, DC

Where to Find Balance in DC

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We all could benefit from bringing more balance into our lives. Our busy work and social calendars can burn us out and tire us out easily. That’s why we’re bringing you a series of recommendations for the best places to find disconnection and balance. We still believe leaving the city is the best way to recharge, but that’s not always possible, so it’s important to find sanctuaries even in the middle of our cities.

Here are some of our recommendations for our favorite places to find restoration in D.C.

For Meditation

Meditation

Get in your dose of deep breathing and relaxation at recharj in downtown D.C. With a goal of delivering “peace of mind in a noisy city,” this studio offers everything from meditation classes to power nap sessions. Join a class or schedule a private session and let your everyday stressors roll off your shoulders.

For Greenery

Trees

One way to relax is by making sure you get a healthy amount of nature and sunshine. Take a break from the city and stroll through part of this 1,754 acre park. Rock Creek Park was one of the first federally managed parks in the United States and it currently offers hikes, picnic spots, and even horseback riding.

For Yoga

Yoga

If you’re looking to disconnect by strengthening yourself and your body, book a class with Down Dog Yoga. With four locations in the D.C. area, this studio offers classes in Baptiste Power Yoga, blending “strength, sweat, and spirituality.”

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These are all great practices to build balance back into your routine. Sometimes nothing beats a quick and simple escape from the city.

Campfire Cooking

Wine Pairings for your Campfire Cookout

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Those of us immersed in the buying, selling, growing and making of wine are often called on to answer the all-important question of what to drink in every given situation. So, we at Early Mountain winery in central Virginia are thrilled to share our recommendations for the campfire. Some reflections:

You are an expert
Every wine drinker is an expert in their own tastebuds so speak with confidence at your favorite wine shop- sharing what flavors you generally like (feel free to use beer, cocktails, or wines you currently love as a reference) and don’t apologize for your preferences. If you like sweet and
fruit driven flavors, citrus, spice, or a bit of edgy bitterness a knowledgeable wine salesperson can guide you appropriately. We promise it will work better than grabbing the prettiest label.

Consider the food
Don’t get hung up with “rules” but some basic reference points can help guide you – sweet flavors (s’mores, anyone?) do best with fruit driven or sweet wines (Lambrusco, fresh young reds such as the Early Mountain Soif blend). Grilled pineapple shines with a demi-sec sparkling or Chenin Blanc. Grilled flavors sing with wines touched by smoky oak (Cabernet Franc, barrel aged Chardonnays). Mild flavors of seafood and veggies benefit from a zip of acidity (Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng).

Drink Local
We encourage you to skip the supermarket mass brands and instead pop into a local wine shop or local winery to see what is happening close to your Getaway. Whether central Virginia, upstate NY, or Texas hill country, the last 10 years have brought an incredible surge in passionate quality winemaking in lesser known regions. And many of these wines don’t make it beyond their state borders, so make your Getaway a chance to discover something new.

And we’ll let you in on a secret – any wine tastes better when you’re relaxed, tuned out, and surrounded by friends. So pretty much any choice will be a win.

Find out more about Early Mountain here, or book an escape to Getaway Shenandoah and be sure to check them out on the way there or back.

Early Mountain Vineyards is just a short drive from Getaway Shenandoah, and home to an award-winning tasting room and sprawling vineyards. We asked them for tips on how to pair wine for your next campfire cooking session.

Local Guides | Orlando

Explore Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs

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Located just two hours outside of Orlando in High Springs, Fl, Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs is nestled in a bustling town with plenty of spots to explore. Here are a few of the spots we’d recommend you check out while you’re on your escape.

Walks in the Woods

River Sink Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: easy
Dogs allowed
This trail takes about half an hour to complete, perfect for a quick morning hike through the pine forest around Santa Fe River and the area’s springs.

Paraners Branch Loop Trail
Distance: 4.4 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Dogs allowed
For a longer hike, check out Paraners Branch Loop, which takes about an hour and twenty minutes through shaded woods to complete.

Ginnie Springs
Distance: 3.3 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Dogs not allowed
Ginnie Springs is the perfect hike for the warmest summer days—this trail circles around the spring, and it’s a popular spot for swimming and tubing. There’s even a storefront near the entrance of this trail where you can rent kayaks and paddleboards to cool off in the spring.

Sustenance and Snacks

High Springs Farmer’s Market
~ 14 minutes away
To support local farmers and get a taste of the area, head to High Springs Farmer’s Market to stock up on ingredients for your favorite campfire recipes.

Bev’s Burger Café
~ 16 minutes away
Head to Bev’s Burger Café after a late morning hike for the best burgers in town before heading back to your cabin for a nap.

High Springs Brewing Company
~ 14 minutes away
Try some local brews at the family-owned and operated, High Springs Brewing Company.

Things to Do Around the Cabins

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
~ 35 minutes away
Head to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens to stroll through 24 collections of beautiful flowers and other plants. This botanical garden also includes the state’s largest public display of bamboos.

Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park
~ 26 minutes away
This natural landmark has been drawing crowds since the 1880s—you’ll find a 120-feet deep natural bowl-shaped sinkhole with a beautiful rainforest within it.

Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
~ 35 minutes away
Head to the Florida Museum of Natural History to step into their Butterfly Rainforest to get up close to hundreds of butterflies, birds, turtles, and fish. This is the perfect day trip from the cabins for families.

Ready to book an escape to Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs? Find cabins near Orlando.

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Campfire Cooking: Little Sesame’s “Wild Sesame” Campfire Shakshuka

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There’s something about cooking over a campfire that feels deeply restorative.

Perhaps it’s stirring your favorite recipe over the comforting heat of the flames. Maybe it’s the slower pace of naturally cooking versus the quick fix of the microwave back home in the city. Whatever pleasure it gives you, it just makes the meal that much more memorable.

Photo by Obi Okolo

Last Spring, we partnered with local DC restaurant Little Sesame for Wild Sesame, a weekend adventure at Getaway that included meals over the campfire, music, hikes, nature walks, yoga, and much, much more.

Among the many meals we carefully cooked over the fire was the Middle Eastern  / North African favorite: shakshuka. The tomato-based dish made for a hearty and downright delicious breakfast on our meal before we hit the road back. Little Sesame shares how to cook their Wild Sesame Campfire Shakshuka below.

Little Sesame’s “Wild Sesame” Campfire Shakshuka

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil 
  • 1 white onion, medium diced
  • 6 ea roasted red peppers, peeled and medium diced
  • 5 ea Roma tomatoes, medium dice (if not tomato season you can substitute a small can of whole peeled tomatoes)
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup water
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, picked and chopped
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 8 eggs 
  • Handful fresh mint, torn (optional)
  • Handful fresh flat leaf parsley, torn (optional)

Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet, when hot, stir in onions and sauté until onions become translucent. Add roasted peppers, sauté for two more minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic tomato paste, cumin and paprika, sauté for another 2-3 minutes, add water and toss in cilantro; stir well. Lower the flame to a simmer and let sauce cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste. Crack eggs into the sauce and cook until whites are just set (and yolks are still runny). Garnish with fresh mint or parsley – or both. Dish up individual servings or eat right out of the pan with your favorite bread.

WIld Sesame Shakshuka Close Up
Photo by Obi Okolo


Wild Sesame will be back at Getaway in May 2020. Follow us to be the first to hear more about it, and keep up with Little Sesame here.

Features | Guest Stories

Balance With Meg He, Founder of ADAY

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One of our friends and partners in our fall giveaway is Meg He, co-founder of ADAY. They consciously design technical staples with a sustainable supply chain in high-tech innovative fabrics.

Their aesthetic is all about clothing designed for simplicity. Yet, as many entrepreneurs and people know, it’s far easier to talk about simplifying and balance than actually strip away to the basics to have a healthy work-life balance.

We caught up with Meg, who recently visited one of our cabins, and chatted about deleting Facebook, her puppy German shepherd, learning, and deep work.

 

Tell us your story.
I was born in Beijing, then lived in Wales (lots of sheep), to Berkshire (one hour west of London), Oxford (college), London, Stanford (Business school), then landed in New York after starting ADAY with my co-founder, Nina Faulhaber. Our clothing is beautiful and cool and you can do a lot of things/anything you want in them. It’s created to bring simplicity and versatility to your wardrobe.

My background is in venture capital, finance, and technology—I used to work at Poshmark, a mobile fashion marketplace, and I’ve always been fascinated by brands and e-commerce.

I loved living in northern California and when I moved back to London, I went with a road bike, my yoga teacher training, and my rock climbing harness. This time was transformative especially since I’d spent almost no time in the outdoors or being active until then. It also raised the question for ADAY: what does a wardrobe that brings versatility and simplicity look like?


What occupies most of your time during the day?
How can we raise the quality and the standard of the apparel industry? How can we create delight when a customer interacts with ADAY? How can we make people’s lives easier, while having a deeper impact? How can ADAY be a force of good in the world?

I aim to create (mostly for myself), teach (the people around me) and inspire (to spread the word). I think about how I can have the most impact and, like ADAY, aim to be a force of good in the world. And I always hope to learn and grow every day.

What occupies most of your time during the weekend?
The aims above (create, teach, inspire) are how I try to reframe life.

I love to explore the outdoors and learn something about the world and myself each time I’m outdoors. I love the Catskills, Yosemite, and the Julian Alps. I love music and play the piano, violin, sing and I’m learning the doumbek, a Middle Eastern drum. I also love plants and we have nearly 100 plants in the crevices of our apartment, from indoor ones to herbs and vegetables. I think I’ve overused the word love but that’s okay. It’s important to love, to try things new, and to help others and the world.

What do you wish you had more time to do?
Learning and deep work. It’s so intellectually satisfying, enriching and interesting and that’s how I hope to frame my days, by growing every day.

What do you wish you did less of?
Distracting others. Empathy is something that does not come easily to me and it hurts when I’ve missed a cue from others.

What is your favorite non-digital activity?
Spending time with my rescue pup (Helix) and my partner (Gene), preferably outside. Helix is a 5-month-old German Shepherd mix and Gene is a professional dancer and martial arts practitioner and teacher. Seeing Helix learn to move and play and fight and run and hike with Gene’s influence has been magical. Even a short walk outside can often feel transformative and I always wonder how to approach life from Helix’s perspective.

I dislike my relationship with Instagram, but we are too involved with each other to break free.

What is your favorite tech or app that helps you balance your life?
Google Home—we have one in each room and they’re magical.
Sleep Cycle—I snore cute.
Trello—for complicated projects.
Clue—because I would never remember which day is what otherwise when the doctor asks.
The new Google Inbox.
Deleting Facebook.

I dislike my relationship with Instagram, but we are too involved with each other to break free.

 

If you could have a day off to spend anywhere with anyone, what would you do?
I would go to Paris with Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel prize-winning economist-psychologist. I would persuade him to work on an intro to a book or a short post. His work is deeply impactful and I think it’s important to help enable better decision making. Paris because it’s the perfect balance of work and play for two international folks like him and me.

What would you pack in a suitcase if you had to live with only those items for the rest of your life?
Just my passport. I would busk, negotiate and hopefully charm for the rest.

What do you think you’d be doing in a world without technology?
I would live in a cabin in the forest with my dog and create art, make music and tell stories. We’d hike and hike and hike and hike every day (and swim). Perhaps my partner would be allowed to come along. The end 🙂

Who are your favorite writers?
Ian McEwan, Kazuo Ishiguro, Haruki Murakami and I’m lately loving non-fiction in psychology, neuroscience and behavioral economics. David Richo is someone you should read now, pls.

When and where are you happiest?
When I’m not thinking. Instead, I try to “be” because overthinking is kinda dangerous.

How do you create balance in your life?
If I don’t want to do something, I just don’t. This helps a lot. I also try to keep things boring, because I have a natural gravitation towards the risky-spontaneous-adventurous. They’re good too, just in balance.

Which living person do you most admire?
There is not one person in particular that I admire, but I can genuinely bring up something I love about everyone. For example, when I think of my friend Cyrena, I think of her blonde hair (really helped conquer my fear of Asian bleach), adventure and badassery. So instead, I ask myself: what can I learn from every person I meet?

Enter our giveaway with ADAY here, or directly escape to one of our cabins to find balance in your own life.