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Jamaican Sunrise

Jamaican Sunrise

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Yoga instructor Serena leads dawn sessions on the cliffs above Negril—and when stressed lawyer Jonathan joins her retreat, she bends him into positions he never knew existed.

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Kousba Monastery Silence | صمت دير قوسبا

Kousba Monastery Silence | صمت دير قوسبا

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She manages the retreat center at Kousba's ancient monastery. He's the burned-out CEO seeking silence he doesn't know how to hold. In sacred quiet, words become unnecessary. 'Inti el sukoun el wahid' (أنتِ السكون الوحيد).

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由布院の旅館女将 | The Ryokan Owner of Yufuin

由布院の旅館女将 | The Ryokan Owner of Yufuin

Yuki Tanaka2 min read

大分由布院で隠れ家的旅館を営む女将の物語。A tale of a hostess running a hidden ryokan in Yufuin, Oita.

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Abha Altitude

Abha Altitude

Layla Al-Rashid4 min read

Reem runs a mountain retreat in Abha. When stressed CEO Ibrahim arrives seeking peace, he finds more than meditation in the clouds. 'Inti arja' min al jabal' (أنتِ أرجع من الجبل) - You're more restoring than the mountain.

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משיכה בערד | Arad Attraction

משיכה בערד | Arad Attraction

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A wellness retreat owner in the desert town of Arad helps a burned-out executive discover pleasures beyond the spa.

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The Dead Sea Retreat

The Dead Sea Retreat

Layla Khalidi4 min read

Exhausted executive Farah books a wellness retreat by the Dead Sea, where therapist Tariq's healing touch awakens more than just tired muscles.

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Yoga Yearning

Yoga Yearning

Layla Al-Rashid2 min read

Yoga instructor Nadia introduces wellness to Saudi women. When retreat owner Rajiv sponsors her classes, flexibility becomes more than physical. 'Al jism wal ruh wahid' (الجسم والروح واحد) - Body and spirit are one.

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The Retreat

The Retreat

Anastasia Chrome6 min read

Mandatory corporate wellness weekend at a mountain lodge. The facilitator's methods are unconventional—trust exercises, partner stretches, and overnight 'bonding sessions' that go far beyond team building.

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