photo: Ali Diaz P.S. I Love You. Valentine’s Day stirs often stirs conversation, memories and moments, all for the sake of love. We usually think of this as an expression of affection + romance with another. This year, we found ourselves wondering, what about “the others.” Love isn’t linear, and for some of us, it…
image: Aaron Benson With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the buzz of love is in the air. We usually think of this as an expression of affection + romance with another. This year, we found ourselves wondering, what about “the others.” Love isn’t linear, and for some of us, it expands past the black and…
It’s a new year! For some of us, that means taking the time to reflect on what we want to aspire to this year, whether that’s through setting an intention, writing down plans, or being open to what 2019 will bring. For Stranded on Land, we thought of places we want to explore. Below, our…
As we wind down another year and soak in the days of the winter season we’re dedicated to celebrating the holidays, gathering with family + friends and wrapping up the last of our projects. Over here, we’ve also begun to make space for fantasizing about next year and started putting together our own bucket list…
EAT + DRINKSTAYPLAYGET OUTSIDELOCALS ONLYBUDGET When we talk about California wines we’re all familiar with Napa Valley, but have you heard of Calistoga? When people hear wine country, they probably imagine an older crowd sitting around in a stuffy winery sipping on $300+ bottles of red wine, listening to someone educate them with descriptive words…
THE ROOMSTHE POOLTHE BEACHTHE ROOFTOPBY THE FIRE Modern and global, Playa 55 Beach Escape stands out on the turquoise beach line adjacent to the Biosphere Reserve of Celestun in Yucatan, Mexico. With a real passion for authentic exploration, owners Jess and Nicholas created their dream guest house and escape at the footsteps of this rarely…
TRUE ECOTOURISMOUR TOURLESSONS FROM RESTORATION Celestun is a place where magic and nature meet. A beautiful turquoise beach, dense mangrove, swamps of pink water, and biodiversity to go crazy about, are just a few of the fascinating features of this gem in the Gulf of Mexico. Although you might have never heard of this little…
STATSSTORYQ + ACONNECT “For me, it has been to really work when you’re “working” so that you can enjoy play when you’re playing. Stop this half-assed nonsense where you’re sitting at a desk in an office for eight hours a day but only actually doing four to five hours of work. You’re only wasting your…
I arrived at Isla Arena in hopes of white sand beaches, fresh ceviche, and finding two good palms for my hammock. When the sight of a little boy helping an old man get a boat ready caught my eye. The little boy was carrying a giant jimba (bamboo) pole from the beach to the boat.…
STATSSTORYQ + ACONNECT “Being patient and gentle with myself and understanding that perfection doesn’t exist, has been quite a revelation. I am my best self, do my best work and have my best ideas when my work/play balance in check.” STATS Age / Location / PassionAlso Stoked AboutFavorite PlacesGo To Gear 36 / Encinitas, CA…
