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I’m your host, Matthew Kessi — So glad you’re here

Matthew Kessi poses above a sandy beach on the OREGON COAST with waves crashing around large rock stacks in the background. He's wearing a grey cap and smiling big.I am a travel writer, nature photographer, naturalist, and practical mystic who’s invested a lifetime guiding myself and others through nature. Let me be your bridge to connect to nature’s healing powers and transformation at the intersection of travel, nature, and spirit.

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Recent articles about Travel + Nature + Spirit

Downtown Lisbon is abuzz with pedestrians walking in the square below. This Birdseye view showcases the orange tile roofs of the buildings.

How to take a nature forward vacation to Portugal

March 20, 2023

The 10 best places in Lisbon and Porto to have a nature forward immersion while on vacation in Portugal. Plus planning hints.

A formal garden in Porto Portugal shows of a four flower bed combination with green textures and magenta ground cover around an ornate fountain. The Douro River flows in the distance.

How to transform your travel experience with nature forward vacations

March 15, 2023

Elevate any travel experience with purpose, meaning, healing, and well-being. The what, where, and how to guide for planning nature forward vacations.

The skyline of New York City as seen from a park on the other side of the East River.

Is it possible to enjoy a nature-forward experience in the middle of New York City?

February 26, 2023

What I learned about a nature-forward trip on a weekend away in New York City.

People wander in the snow as it falls on the front street of Leavenworth, Washington. The buildings are lit up in this evening shot and you can see the snowflakes falling.

How to plan a nature forward trip to Leavenworth, Washington

February 21, 2023

Enjoy Bavarian charm & pristine beauty with more purpose and meaning. My guide to a nature-forward trip to Leavenworth, Washington.

Leavenworth Washington is the perfect location to try a nature forward vacation. The icy Wenatchee River winds through hillsides covered in snow with a scattering of cabins underneath majestic mountains.

How to take a nature-forward vacation?

February 12, 2023

What does it mean to enjoy a nature-forward vacation, and how can it benefit you? Put to the test in Leavenworth, Washington. 

A budding red rhododendron flower emerges on the scene during a forest bathing experience.

What can we learn from forest bathing in the rain?

January 29, 2023

Heavy raindrops in the darkness of winter are a doorway to healing nature spirits. How can you learn from forest bathing?

Forest bathing in Seattle is a delight when the light shines through the collection of fir trees like in this photo with a spruce and younger hemlock tree with moss dangling from the branches.

Where to enjoy Seattle forest bathing in the rain

January 24, 2023

There is no better time to commune with nature spirits than in the rain — when the unseen realm is effervescent. 27 best mystical places in and around Seattle for forest bathing in the rain. Healing and well-being are closer than you think.

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