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Why I Struggle to Call These Retreats
These aren’t your typical yoga retreats. They’re soulful journeys for women in their wisdom years, full of connection, culture, laughter,...

Penny Light
Aug 43 min read


The Woman I’m Still Becoming
Reflections on identity, belonging, and why travel isn’t just about where you go—but who you become along the way. There was a time I...

Penny Light
May 162 min read


Overpacked, Overprepared, and Learning to Let Go
Let me tell you a secret: I am still not a minimalist. I know—I run transformational retreats, preach the power of presence, and wax...

Penny Light
Apr 293 min read


The Power of Female Friendship: Finding Your Circle
The Importance of Being There The other day, I received a photo that stopped me in my tracks. Twelve women were gathered, my best friend...

Penny Light
Apr 183 min read


Dear lovely you,
There’s something no one tells you about this season of life. About the strange ache that comes with having done the things—the marriage,...

Penny Light
Apr 172 min read


Finding Stillness: Embracing Nyepi, the Balinese New Year
As an introvert with a touch of neuro-spice on the spectrum scale, I often find solace in a quiet corner with a good book. Crowds, noise,...

Penny Light
Mar 295 min read


The Search for Happiness: A Journey to Bhutan and Back to Myself
Happiness. It is such a simple word, yet one that has eluded me at times, even when, on paper, I had everything I could ever want. I...

Penny Light
Mar 204 min read


Uncorking a New Chapter: Why I’m Going Alcohol-Free (And Why It’s the Best Souvenir I Brought Back from India)
Let’s get one thing straight—I was never much of a drinker. Before COVID, I didn’t even keep alcohol in the house. A glass of wine was a...

Penny Light
Mar 184 min read


The Gift of Solo Travel: Walking Toward Yourself
I didn’t start travelling solo later in life—it was something I discovered young. Not because I was particularly brave, but because I...

Penny Light
Mar 63 min read


Why Evolution Wants Us to Thrive: The Grandmother Hypothesis and My Midlife Awakening
Have you ever stopped to wonder why menopause exists? Or why perimenopause feels like Mother Nature decided to throw you into an...

Penny Light
Feb 235 min read


𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠
Every fibre in my body is sore. But not in the way I’ve known before—not the dull ache of exhaustion, nor the burden of stress pressing...

Penny Light
Feb 125 min read


𝐅𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐲 (𝟓𝟎, 𝟓-𝟎, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨): 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠
Turning 50 feels like stepping into a threshold—a moment where the past and future meet, and you stand in the middle, holding the lessons...

Penny Light
Jan 274 min read


The Winds of Change and the Freedom to Let Go
Today, the sun begins ascent into Capricorn, marking Makar Sankranti, a celebration of transformation, renewal, and release. Here in...

Penny Light
Jan 142 min read


Letting Go of Expectations: Embracing Midlife and Travel as the Perfect Time for Change
Midlife, or as I like to call it, the wisdom years , is a season rich with possibility. It’s a time when we are freer from the...

Penny Light
Jan 45 min read


The Power of Women Only Adventures: Beyond the Destination
In a world that often demands so much of us, women are rarely encouraged to pause, take a breath, and ask, What do I want? For many of...

Penny Light
Dec 28, 20243 min read


How to Gift Experiences This Holiday Season
As the holidays approach, gift shopping is underway. Yet, some of the best gifts aren’t wrapped—they’re experienced! Imagine giving a...

Penny Light
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Peru: A Journey of Transformation, Connection, and Meaning
Some journeys are more than trips; they are transformations. Peru wasn’t just a destination—it was a calling, a quiet nudge from the...

Penny Light
Nov 28, 20244 min read


Unleashing Your Next Chapter: Navigating the Unknown Post-Retreat Transitions with Excitement and Confidence
Acknowledge the Transition Stepping back into daily life after a retreat can feel daunting. Familiar surroundings might evoke feelings of...

Penny Light
Nov 28, 20244 min read


Carrying Home Within: Gratitude, Growth, and the Power of Purposeful Travel
As I prepare to depart on a journey to Peru to host a retreat with Grit & Grace Adventures and then continue on to Costa Rica—a place I...

Penny Light
Nov 16, 20243 min read


20 Films That Will Inspire Your Next Great Adventure
Movies to Inspire Your Global Adventure These films celebrate the beauty of diverse landscapes, cultures, and personal journeys,...

Penny Light
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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