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A considered look at how people live well — through travel, food, culture, and everyday rituals.

Inside a Full-Day Adventure Tour Near La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Inside a Full-Day Adventure Tour Near La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Inside a Full-Day Adventure Tour Near La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Zip lines, a vertical rappel, ladders, rain, and real heights. This wasn’t a casual adventure day—and knowing that ahead of time makes all the difference.

Komal

Green Sea Shells is a travel & wellness magazine that explores luxury stays, spas, rituals, and global destination guides — but also the small, everyday moments that cost nothing and still bring clarity and joy.

I look at products & experiences, big and small, that shape how we live, rest, and feel.

--- Komal Shah Kapoor, Ph.D.

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

It’s that time of year!! Good eyesight doesn’t equal healthy eyes.

Routine eye exams evaluate eye pressure, optic nerve integrity, and retinal health—key indicators for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and retinal disease that often develop silently.

This is preventive medicine in its most practical form: low effort, high impact, once a year.

#EyeHealth
#PreventiveMedicine
#Glaucoma
#RetinalHealth
#wellness

It’s that time of year!! Good eyesight doesn’t equal healthy eyes.

Routine eye exams evaluate eye pressure, optic nerve integrity, and retinal health—key indicators for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and retinal disease that often develop silently.

This is preventive medicine in its most practical form: low effort, high impact, once a year.

#EyeHealth
#PreventiveMedicine
#Glaucoma
#RetinalHealth
#wellness

I love using dragon fruit in my morning protein shake because it turns everything pink! #dragonfruit #proteinshake #fruit #wellness #greenseashells

I love using dragon fruit in my morning protein shake because it turns everything pink! #dragonfruit #proteinshake #fruit #wellness #greenseashells

Dinner today. Channa dal with spinach, rotis, cabbage & peas, cucumbers, and rice! #earlydinner #indianfood #wellness #greenseashells

Dinner today. Channa dal with spinach, rotis, cabbage & peas, cucumbers, and rice! #earlydinner #indianfood #wellness #greenseashells

Makeup-free Saturday. I went for a facial today—and yes, it was a splurge.

I debated it more times than I can count. Then I did something different: I budgeted for it. I decided that in 2026, this gets to be part of my wellness—not an afterthought.

We’re so good at delaying things that make us feel good. Especially as women. There’s always something more “practical,” more urgent, more deserving of our time and money.

Today reminded me that caring for yourself doesn’t have to be impulsive—it can be intentional. I walked out lighter, happier, and honestly feeling a million bucks.

Posting this bare-faced close-up isn’t something I usually do. But confidence shows up in unexpected ways when you choose yourself on purpose.

Thank you @makeupbyastridofficial for your care and thank you to the gorgeous @devashmommy for inspiring me!

#GreenSeaShells #wellness #facials #selflove❤️

Makeup-free Saturday. I went for a facial today—and yes, it was a splurge.

I debated it more times than I can count. Then I did something different: I budgeted for it. I decided that in 2026, this gets to be part of my wellness—not an afterthought.

We’re so good at delaying things that make us feel good. Especially as women. There’s always something more “practical,” more urgent, more deserving of our time and money.

Today reminded me that caring for yourself doesn’t have to be impulsive—it can be intentional. I walked out lighter, happier, and honestly feeling a million bucks.

Posting this bare-faced close-up isn’t something I usually do. But confidence shows up in unexpected ways when you choose yourself on purpose.

Thank you @makeupbyastridofficial for your care and thank you to the gorgeous @devashmommy for inspiring me!

#GreenSeaShells #wellness #facials #selflove❤️

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FEEL-GOOD KITCHEN >>

Why Immigrant Food Traditions Endure

Why Immigrant Food Traditions Endure

Why Immigrant Food Traditions Endure

A Table for Eight: A Real Guide to Hosting Evenings That Bring People Together

A Table for Eight: A Real Guide to Hosting Evenings That Bring People Together

A Table for Eight: A Real Guide to Hosting Evenings That Bring People Together

Person holding a glass jar of sumac

Person holding a glass jar of sumac

Not Spicy, Just Spiced: The Global Language of Flavor and Wellness

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13 Men Redefining Global Wellness

13 Men Redefining Global Wellness

13 Men Redefining Global Wellness

Meet 13 global voices transforming modern wellness—through breath, biohacking, movement, mindset, and human connection.

WELLNESS WATCH >>

The Wellness Economy: What 20 Years of Data Really Shows About How We Want to Live

The Wellness Economy: Where It Began, What It Became, and Where It’s Headed Next

The Wellness Economy: Where It Began, What It Became, and Where It’s Headed Next

🇧🇹 Bhutan’s Happiness Experiment: 50 Years of Wellness in Practice

Bhutan’s Happiness Experiment: 50 Years of Wellness in Practice

Bhutan’s Happiness Experiment: 50 Years of Wellness in Practice

🇨🇷 Costa Rica’s Regenerative Wellness Revolution: How Travel Is Healing the Land and Its People

Costa Rica’s Regenerative Wellness Revolution: How Travel Is Healing the Land and Its People

Costa Rica’s Regenerative Wellness Revolution: How Travel Is Healing the Land and Its People

🇲🇻 The Maldives’ Wellness Wave: What’s Next for Island Well-Being

The Maldives’ Wellness Wave: What’s Next for Island Well-Being

The Maldives’ Wellness Wave: What’s Next for Island Well-Being

CULTURE & RITUALS >>

Urban Bali at Home: Creating a Natural and Culturally Grounded Wellness Space

Urban Bali at Home: Creating a Natural and Culturally Grounded Wellness Space

Urban Bali at Home: Creating a Natural and Culturally Grounded Wellness Space

Merienda: The Filipino Ritual of Pausing Together

Merienda: The Filipino Ritual of Pausing Together

Merienda: The Filipino Ritual of Pausing Together

The Bayanihan Way: What the Philippines Can Teach the World About Health and Connection

The Bayanihan Way: What the Philippines Can Teach the World About Health and Connection

The Bayanihan Way: What the Philippines Can Teach the World About Health and Connection

The Ritual of Silence in Japanese Gardens: Wellness in Stillness

The Ritual of Silence in Japanese Gardens: Wellness in Stillness

The Ritual of Silence in Japanese Gardens: Wellness in Stillness

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Flying Business Class for the First Time? Here’s How to Look Like You Belong.

Flying Business Class for the First Time? Here’s How to Look Like You Belong.

Flying Business Class for the First Time? Here’s How to Look Like You Belong.

Flying business class soon? Here’s what to expect—and how to make the most of it like you’ve done it before.

STAY WELL >>

Ojai, California: A Sanctuary for Wellness, Spiritual Renewal, and Outdoor Bliss

Ojai, CA - A photo at Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai, CA - A photo at Ojai Valley Inn

Luxury Glamping in the U.S.: Top Wilderness Stays with Comfort

Luxury Glamping in the U.S.: Top Wilderness Stays with Comfort

Luxury Glamping in the U.S.: Top Wilderness Stays with Comfort

Wellness at Sea and on the Rails: A New Trend in Holistic Travel

Wellness at Sea and on the Rails: A New Trend in Holistic Travel

Wellness at Sea and on the Rails: A New Trend in Holistic Travel

MIND & BODY >>

The New Loneliness: Why We Feel Disconnected in a Connected World

The New Loneliness: Why We Feel Disconnected in a Connected World

The New Loneliness: Why We Feel Disconnected in a Connected World

Attention Isn’t the Problem — Overstimulation Is

Attention Isn’t the Problem — Overstimulation Is

Attention Isn’t the Problem — Overstimulation Is

How to Use Technology Mindfully to Reconnect With Yourself

How to Use Technology Mindfully to Reconnect With Yourself

How to Use Technology Mindfully to Reconnect With Yourself

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Viceroy Bali, Ubud

A peaceful jungle retreat with heated pools, fine dining, spa indulgence, and customizable tours—all set amid lush, tropical surroundings.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Breathtaking Wailea Beach views, luxury dining, serene spa services, and peaceful adult pools amid beautifully kept grounds.

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa

Private villa luxury with serene surroundings, fine dining, a tranquil tea lounge, craft cocktails, and attentive butler service.

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The Wellness Glossary A–Z

A hundred cultural and contemporary terms that define how the world heals — from Ayurveda to sound baths.

Explore the Glossary

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