Kalene Santana
Wellness Editor
Kalene Santana is a born-and-raised New Yorker with a deep love for uncovering natural beauty and exploring hidden gems around the globe. Known for her creative flair and sharp storytelling, Kalene's background in travel PR has honed her ability to spotlight under-the-radar destinations with authenticity and charm. Her favorite adventure? Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes and serene allure. Now merging her expertise with her passion for holistic wellness, Kalene crafts narratives that inspire readers to connect with the world and themselves through mindful, off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Recent Articles by Kalene Santana
Beyond the Beach, A Different Kind of Caribbean in Jarabacoa
My lips curled into a wide, sleepy smile as my foot met warmer-than-expected water. Before me, a private cobalt basin rested among pink plumerias and bougainvilleas. Coffee in hand, I stood in La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera, or the City of Eternal Spring, in Jarabacoa, the Dominican Republic’...
Inside NYC’s Coolest Social Spa: Sauna, Ice Baths, and a Sense of Community
I was up on the third level of the sauna, part one of the ‘Release’ class I’d signed up for on a pleasant, breezy Saturday morning, quietly cursing myself for thinking I could take the extra intense heat for so long. I was drenched in sweat but grounded in intention. Just as I reached my threshold, ...
Beyond the Medina: Finding Wellness in Morocco’s Timeless Traditions
The scent of mint and earth wafted through the wind as a pretty, wide-eyed Amazigh girl shyly shook my hand. Nearby, her father rushed to prepare tea for his unexpected guests beside their humble tent in the rugged Dades Gorge. 'What really is wellness?' I wondered, as the bleating of goats echoed a...