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SLOW TRAVEL, A GENTLE STAY: George Town, Penang
Story and Photos by Michael Ong When I recently returned to Penang, I wasn’t looking for just somewhere to sleep. I wanted a stay that would mirror what I’ve been building with Satsang Living , travel that asks you to notice, to linger, to mean something. After some searching, I found Noordin Mews , a heritage hotel tucked into George Town’s old quarter. It turned out to be exactly what I needed. Why Where You Stay Matters The accommodation you choose becomes more than logist
Dec 15, 20254 min read


SACRED GROUND: A Satsang Journey to Taos Pueblo.
Story by Will Brown There’s a particular energy that pulses in the high desert of New Mexico. It vibrates beneath the vast blue sky, echoing through wind-carved mesas and the sunbaked earth. Last summer, alongside my two fellow Satsang traveler friends, Subashini Nadarajah and Michael Ong, we went in search of that vibrational source, not knowing what we’d even find. We didn’t seek a path as tourists, but as three companions eager to learn and experience what the land wanted
Nov 18, 20253 min read


THE ART OF MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY: How Capturing Moments Shapes Our Stories
Story and Photography by Michael Ong Shadow Play: An unplanned visit to renowned architect Aires Mateus' studio in Lisbon proved to be...
Sep 20, 20254 min read


SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: A Long-Awaited Journey Fulfilled
Story by Subashini Nadarajah I finally fulfilled the long-awaited journey to Santa Fe, NM. A destination often whispered about by friends...
Sep 1, 20252 min read


SLOW MOMENTS IN SANTA CRUZ: Portugal Beyond the Crowds
Story by Michael Ong Photos by Michael Ong Portugal has been a travel hot spot in recent years, and I can see why after visiting not...
Aug 16, 20253 min read


A WEEKEND ESCAPE TO HUMBOLDT: Finding Tom Sawyer's Kansas.
Story by William Brown Sometimes the best adventures happen just an hour's drive from home. Last fall, Michael, Subashini, and I traded...
Aug 6, 20253 min read


SAVANNAH: A Mindful Shift in Space and Spirit.
Story and Photos by Subashini Nadarajah From 2,700 square feet to 1,300.From a space shaped entirely by my own hands, where every detail...
Aug 5, 20252 min read


A PERFECT HIDEAWAY IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY.
Story by Michael Ong. Photo by Michael Ong There's something transformative about trading the urban hustle for rolling hills dotted with...
Aug 4, 20254 min read
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