The Joys of Jet Lag | A Book Written by Kat Medina

February 24, 2021

The Life-changing Magic of Being Openhearted

We were sitting cross-legged in the long, narrow wooden boat, water occasionally splashing over the sides. We motored past Burmese fishermen balancing on one leg as they cast their large cone-shaped nets into the water. It was our last day on Inle Lake and for our final ride, our boat driver had his wife, Mel Soe Soe, and young son on-board as well. We didn’t speak Burmese and they didn’t speak English, so it was a quiet but surprisingly comfortable ride.

October 1, 2020

Excerpt from The Joys of Jet Lag: Cuba

Roberto’s tanned, weathered hands expertly rolled the dried tobacco leaves into the quintessential Cuban cigar. Sealed with local honey, he set it aside to dry as he grabbed another one that was resting in a box on the table and began the process of cutting the cap and lighting it. He and his family ran his tobacco farm in Viñales, Cuba for decades, just recently opening it up to tours for travelers who were looking for an authentic experience from a seasoned farmer. He spoke of the changes in Cuba over the last couple of years. Life in Viñales was simple and slow-paced, in the best way possible.

June 4, 2020

When Adventure Calls

Adventure is calling. It’s been far too long since my last dose of cathartic culture shock. I crave the moments of novelty that awaken the senses and rattle me down to my core. I long for the undeniable inner knowing that tends to only come about when I travel–the reassuring gut feeling that I am exactly where I should be, doing exactly what I am meant to be doing. A feeling of trust...that for once, all is well regardless of challenges or chaos. That things are as they should be.

April 22, 2020

The Hidden Lesson from Nature's Giants

Last fall I did a solo trip to Panama and spent a little over a week in the small mountain town of Boquete. It’s a charming town known for its coffee and is home to the highly revered Geisha Coffee which can cost up to $600/pound depending on the coffee plantation that is selling it. Boquete is also known for its spectacular nature and a large network of trails that take you through the Panamanian jungle. Coffee and hiking? Right up my alley.

March 7, 2020

Why We Need Challenges

Last fall I was in Austria for a 10-day solo trip full of hiking and apple strudels (it’s all about balance, right?). The second to last day I was looking forward to my final hike up the Nordkette: a 5-hour hike of mostly switchbacks that ends with panoramic views of Innsbruck. A definitive butt-buster.

January 9, 2020

Facial Dingleberries: A Lesson in Receiving

We were sitting cross-legged in the long, narrow wooden boat, water occasionally splashing over the sides. We motored past Burmese fishermen balancing on one leg as they cast their large cone-shaped nets into the water. It was our last day on Inle Lake and for our final ride, our boat driver had his wife, Mel Soe Soe, and young son on-board as well. We didn’t speak Burmese and they didn’t speak English, so it was a quiet but surprisingly comfortable ride. Through gestures and smiles, Mel Soe Soe asked if my friend, Amber, and I would like to join her family for lunch before we left. We nodded our heads in agreement and off we went for one last adventure on the lake.

Home

Subscribe

About

Book

Speaking

Articles

Contact

5 Brain F*cks PDF

7 Days to Joy

Travel & Adventure

February 24, 2021

The Life-changing Magic of Being Openhearted

October 1, 2020

Excerpt from The Joys of Jet Lag: Cuba

June 4, 2020

When Adventure Calls

April 22, 2020

The Hidden Lesson from Nature's Giants

March 7, 2020

Why We Need Challenges

January 9, 2020

Facial Dingleberries: A Lesson in Receiving

Categories