An Illumine Ode to Summer
With love, from Chicago! Mid-summer and perfect. If you’re in Chicago, I hope your windows are open…
Travel
VIDEO: Illumined in the Big Apple
36 Hours, 7 Classes in NYC In June, our founder and publisher, Lourdes Paredes, took a “refresh…
Illumined in the Big Apple
REVIEW: 36 Hours, 7 Classes in NYC In June, I took a “refresh and learn” trip to…
Passion with Purpose – Mar de Jade retreat center helps grow community and service in rural Mexico
by Abby Hart Nestled in the sleepy fishing village of Chacala, Mexico, Mar de Jade is not a typical…
Going Outward to Go Inward – Where to go in Milwaukee
by Claire Stillman Getting out of your daily scenery can be fun, and it can also stoke refreshing observations…
Tapping into Love – How Bali’s jungle brought me back to my roots
by Katie Wilkes “Don’t be surprised if you find a monkey sitting in the bathroom. Sometimes he’ ll…
Soak up the Sun – Beach beauty must-haves
by Ania Arsenowicz Whether you’re headed on a beach vacay or going to a live music festival, these…
Rules for the Road
In honor of this issue’s theme of travel and adventure, ILLUMINE looked to globetrotters, explorers and those choosing to…
Balancing Acts – Ayurveda for Travel
by Monica Yearwood Ayurveda is an 5,000-year-old lifestyle practice and a medical system from India. It teaches that three…
A Vacation to Remember – How a little planning can help you get the most out of your travels
by Katrina Calihan Travel invites us to break free from our routines, explore the world, unwind, play and…
