I’m slowly trying to get myself back. After a health setback and career move, I’m finding my way back to blogging. With that brief blurb, get ready to browse through some new entries about my latest sesh and wander activities – pilates and the California coastlines. In the meantime, while I gather my thoughts to […]
Life got in the way, but… Read More »
A few months ago, I shared my recap of my first all-women’s adult camping experience at Camp Social in the Poconos. You can read the full experience here. As promised in that post, I’m back to highlight my favorite “seshes” (aka workouts and movement-based activities) that I got to experience at camp. From adrenaline-filled challenges to surprisingly intense
Camp Social Sesh Highlights: My Workouts from an All-Women’s Camp Weekend Read More »
Happy 2026, friends! I hope you enjoyed the holidays. Despite the unusual rainy Christmas and New Year in SoCal, we made a weekend trip up north to close out 2025. During the holiday break, my husband and I met up with a grade school friend and her husband in the Bay Area. Technically, us wifeys
San Francisco Highlights: A First-Timer-Friendly Sprint Through the City Read More »
Growing up Filipino and Catholic, Christmas was always meant to be spent with family. The routine rarely changed — Christmas Eve was reserved for noche buena preparations and last-minute gift wrapping, followed by midnight Mass and a feast that lasted well past midnight. On Christmas Day, you either get to sleep in or the younger
A Cajun Christmas in New Orleans Read More »
If you read my recent Tokyo travel post, you know my partner and I followed Japan’s famous Golden Route. After a few days in Tokyo, we hopped on the iconic Shinkansen and made our way to Osaka, our home base for the next leg of our adventure. Why take the Shinkansen? The Shinkansen is Japan’s bullet
Osaka – The Perfect Hub for Day Trips to Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima Read More »
Hey friends! As we slide into the cozy season of gratitude, travel, movement, and holiday vibes, I wanted to give you a heads-up: Sesh & Wander will be taking a short Thanksgiving break to recharge, reflect, and get ready for all the magic ahead. But don’t worry — I won’t leave you hanging! Here’s how
A Little Thanksgiving Pause from Sesh & Wander Read More »
I first heard the term in passing at work. A coworker mentioned she wanted to challenge herself by trying a new workout called Hyrox. A few days later, my rowing studio announced on their socials that they were partnering with another local studio to bring Hyrox training to our area. Naturally, my curiosity was piqued.
I got to taste the new viral workout, Hyrox Read More »
Why I Signed Up for an All-Inclusive, Adults-Only Sleepaway Camp? If you read my recent blog about wandering around New York in 7 hours, you might remember that my friend, Jenna, and I were headed to an all-women’s camp afterward. That plan came from a simple question we asked each other while I was spending
Camp Social: A Much Needed All-Women’s Sleepaway Weekend Read More »
An outdoor activity can turn into a wander, even if it’s just within your city. Los Angeles is one of those rare places where you can surf, hike, and even ski—all in one day. Recently, I discovered my new favorite combination for both body and soul: hiking and yoga. Finding “Way Out Wild”: Women Empowering Women
Hike and Yoga – The Perfect “Sesh & Wander” combo Read More »
Sometimes, the best adventures happen by chance. This New York trip wasn’t planned as a sightseeing getaway—it was actually for logistics! My friend and I were heading to an all-women’s weekend camp, and since the bus to camp departed from NYC, we decided to fly in a day early. That turned into a seven-hour, 21,000-step
Wandering around Lower Manhattan/Downtown New York Read More »