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

Matthew Kessi poses for a selfie at a secluded beach on the Oregon Coast. A subaru is parked in the lonely lot and he's smiling and wearing a gray cap and a green plaid coat. The beach and waves of the Pacific Ocean are crashing in the distance.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

A view of the iconic Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport Oregon. The sky is blue with puffy clouds while in the foreground there are weather coastal pine trees leaning down to the water.

How to see Newport, Oregon, in one day

May 31, 2023

This one-day itinerary to Newport, Oregon, is terrific because you can experience the “greatest hits” of the Oregon Coast in a concentrated area. Enjoy a vibrant harbor, a world-class Aquarium, two lighthouses, a historic beach, and ancient forests in a nature-forward manner that’s great for the soul.

The Frenchglen hotel lights up the night with several windows shining bright as the stars in the sky above push out their light too. There are many cars parked in the front of the hotel, which is hidden under the brushy popular and cottonwood trees.

25 Hidden Oregon and Washington hotels — unique places to stay

May 8, 2023

I’ve done the work for you — locating and vetting 25 hidden Oregon and Washington hotels won’t appear in usual online searches of places to stay in the Pacific Northwest.

Railroad tracks pass by the blue waters of the Salish Sea. In the background you can see the San Juan Islands. The sky is bright blue and land along the tracks has lime green grass and darker green trees.

How to train from Seattle to Vancouver

April 6, 2023

Everything you need to plan your scenic train from Seattle to Vancouver — schedules, fares, service, photos, and helpful considerations. From yours truly — a lifelong Pacific Northwest local and travel expert.

A nature-forward immersion on vacation in Eastern Oregon looks like this shot. At a peaceful lake in the autumn glow under a blue sky.

Where to find places for nature-forward immersion while on vacation.

April 1, 2023

Infuse any location or type of travel with more grounding, purpose, meaning, and rejuvenation. Planning hints to find just the right locations — rural & urban ideas — and more.

This photo shows the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, which spans from a rocky cliff along the Atrim coast to a small island. Above the rock base are rolling waves of green grass. Matthew Kessi stands near the bridge as an example of how to nature forward on vacations.

How to nature forward on vacations

April 1, 2023

This article specifically teaches you how to experience nature-forward immersion on vacations — helping you reap the benefits of joy, purpose, and rejuvenation from travel. 

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.

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