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I Went on an "Ex-cape" After My Breakup, and It Kinda Healed Me

May 13, 2026

I Went on an "Ex-cape" After My Breakup, and It Kinda Healed Me

Last September, I broke things off with my off-again, on-again, boyfriend for what was probably the millionth time.

I Booked a "Dopamine Reset" Trip After Feeling Distracted and Dysregulated

May 1, 2026

I Booked a "Dopamine Reset" Trip After Feeling Distracted and Dysregulated

Technology is a bit like a comet.

A "Micro-cation" Is the Bright Spot You Deserve This Winter

Jan 22, 2026

A "Micro-cation" Is the Bright Spot You Deserve This Winter

After the rush of the holidays dies down, a tough stretch of winter settles in.

I Tried "Hotel Hopping," the New Travel Trend That's Both Fun and Annoying

Oct 16, 2025

I Tried "Hotel Hopping," the New Travel Trend That's Both Fun and Annoying

If "hotel hopping" sounds annoying to you, that's because it kind of is.

I Chose a "Spacation" Over a Hard-Partying Girls' Trip and Have No Regrets

Jul 28, 2025

I Chose a "Spacation" Over a Hard-Partying Girls' Trip and Have No Regrets

I remember our first girls' trip like it was yesterday.

How a Journaling Retreat Led Me to a Massive Aha Moment

Jun 23, 2025

How a Journaling Retreat Led Me to a Massive Aha Moment

In a deluge of screens, scrolling, and Substack, the simple practice of putting pen to paper seems, well, retro.

I Took a "Calmcation" For Stress Relief — and Gained So Much More

Jun 17, 2025

I Took a "Calmcation" For Stress Relief — and Gained So Much More

While reclining on a beach lounger next to one of my best friends, quietly taking in the the island views — green-blue waves, greenery-topped mountains — and feeling the gentle breeze as it tousled the palm-fronded beach umbrellas around me, I forgot, for a moment, about the Sisyphean state of my inbox or the liminal phase my life had once again entered.

Why I Took a "Hatchelorette" Trip Before Giving Birth

Apr 25, 2025

Why I Took a "Hatchelorette" Trip Before Giving Birth

I've thought about my friends a lot over the last 22 weeks.

The Death of the Souvenir — and the Rise of "Memory Collecting"

Apr 14, 2025

The Death of the Souvenir — and the Rise of "Memory Collecting"

Last year was Ramisha Sattar's "year of side quests."

My "Digital Detox" Vacation Went Great — Until I Got Home

Mar 28, 2025

My "Digital Detox" Vacation Went Great — Until I Got Home

It's troubling to admit that I've been averaging between five and six hours of screen time over the past few weeks.

Does Your Summer Need a "Coolcation"?

Mar 26, 2025

Does Your Summer Need a "Coolcation"?

Summer is synonymous with travel.

I Fell Hard For "Soft Adventure" in Montana (Literally)

Mar 24, 2025

I Fell Hard For "Soft Adventure" in Montana (Literally)

For weeks after I got back from western Montana, I was reminded of the pristine pine forests and glimmering snowcapped mountains every time I went to squat.