A pocket of calm

10 Serene Destinations To Calm Busy Minds

When life feels overwhelming, sometimes imagining yourself somewhere peaceful is enough to soften the edges. Explore three of our favorites below. For the full list of ten (plus bonus mindful prompts), grab the free guide at the end.

Soca River, Slovenia

Soca River, Slovenia

The Soca River doesn’t look real at first. Its waters shimmer in impossible shades of turquoise, winding gently between mountains like liquid glass.

Mindful prompt

What scent brings you instant peace?

The Cactus Forest of Tehuacán-Cuicatlán, Mexico

The Cactus Forest of Tehuacán-Cuicatlán, Mexico

In this UNESCO-protected desert, thousands of towering cacti form a cathedral of silence. The landscape feels sacred, as if time forgot to pass here.

Mindful prompt

Where could you pause today and let silence do the work?

The Isle of Eigg, Scotland

The Isle of Eigg, Scotland

It’s a place of barefoot walks along empty beaches, moss-covered cliffs, and sea caves where echoes feel alive. The community here lives simply, powered mostly by renewable energy, with life revolving around tides and seasons.

Mindful prompt

What small change could you make in your space to invite calm?