A decade living abroad and on Cape Cod, we always joked we were running a B&B. We loved giving friends the “insider” tour and cooking up the regional specialties for dinner.
The thing is, we never lived anywhere longer than 3 years. We can’t imagine being hunkered down in one market for an extended period of time, dealing with home repairs and upkeep. Think of us like that fun couple who run a B&B where the husband (and sometimes charming daughter) cooks, the wife teaches yoga, and they magically appear in the places you want to be.
During our years living in Asia, Europe and Cape Cod, Joe honed his culinary skills. From steak to seafood, hand-thrown pizza to paella, Joe is comfortable cooking for larger groups. That said, his status is “amateur.” You may be asked to chop something or to help load the dishwasher. Dealing w/ special diets (gluten free, vegan) is just too tricky. Meals are family-style though so everyone usually finds something they like,. If you want to learn how to cook the evening’s specialty or just “talk food” (or wine) Joe’s happy to have the company!
When doing the math, don’t forget about all those misc expense you incurr on drinks/snacks/tips while staying in a hotel. And please don’t forget all the time and money you spend shopping, stocking the fridge and cooking in an AirBnb–we do that for you.
Conventional yoga retreats are priced upwards of $300/day. Sure, that includes a lot of yoga, meals etc; however, it’s really expensive when you consider that most destinations are beach towns in LDC’s (less developed countries). Frankly, if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all from Cabo to Koh Samui. We prefer more interesting destinations with higher standards for personal safety, yet manage to stay well under that $300/day bogie.
Mr. HotDish is a country risk analyst so we debate things like the legal system, political situation, and healthcare while deciding on destinations.
Yoga High Life in the Low Country | Hilton Head/Savannah GA/Beaufort South Carolina | April 30 – May 7, 2022 | STATUS: Mission Accomplished
Peace in Chaos | Tokyo/Kyoto/Kamikura/Hakone, Japan | STATUS: 2024
COSTA RICA 2024: Go with what we know, FEB 4-11 Ocotal Villas| STATUS: Almost full, a few spots available!
Palm Springs Getaway | Mid Century Modern Fall Preview Weekend | STATUS: Mission Accomplished
Floors and decor shouldn’t matter in a meditation practice. Community, quality of instruction, and outside-the-mat thinking make it easy to “go studio-less!” You’ll find comprehensive yoga in serene spaces and venues with views. Sign up ANYWHERE, take classes EVERYWHERE.