Santa Fe is an underrated major cultural hub of history, arts, entertainment, politics and fine dining. It’s also the capital of New Mexico. It’s got everything from great gluten-free and plant-based meals, to hot springs, MEOW WOLF, the oldest house and church in the US, to great sustainable /slow-fashion. I fell in love with it, and can’t wait to return back!

Our travels to Izanami at Ten Thousand Waves were dreamy, and a bucket list item fulfilled. Ten Thousand Waves Spa and Resort has been a Santa Fe travel destination since 1981. Inspired by Japanese mountain hot spring resorts, and located 1,000 feet above the city (closest hotel to the Santa Fe ski area), it really feels like a world away. From the moment we stepped foot on the property, we were enamored by the serene energy, the architecture, the stillness, the junipers and piñon filled mountains that surrounded us.