Why are we so fascinated with the end of the world?
A luxurious and tasty stay in Paso Robles
A relaxing home base for a day of play in Cannery Row
Local Charles Muir is a revered Tantric teacher. But can our intrepid reporter survive his illuminating weekend of prowess and spirituality?
San Francisco’s chic green boutique
How yoga maven Ann Barros became the creative catalyst in an enlightening Hollywood tale
One high school reunion and a bundle of memories spawn a bunch of headscratching. Welcome to Human Memory 101
A look inside the local nonprofit that has set out to prove psychedelic drugs like ecstasy and LSD can help restore mental...
The cryptic-looking temple on Fair Avenue has mystified Santa Cruz residents for decades. Believe it or not, it’s even stranger than it...
The environmental case for vegetarianism
You’re not alone on that cosmic mood swing. JZ Knight returns to Santa Cruz and tells you why.
Annie Sprinkle and Elizabeth Stephens head to the altar for the fourth time in one unforgettable—and eco-tinged—performance art wedding
For centuries, only men have been allowed to wear the big spiritual pants in the Catholic family. Not anymore.
A local skeptic goes on a cosmic quest for a reason to believe in astrology
One scribe’s misadventures with Ambien, the world’s freakiest sleep medication
She made quantum leaps with the indie hit ‘What the Bleep Do We Know?!’ Now, JZ Knight, the woman the channels Ramtha,...
A New Year's Romance To Remember
An editor’s trek through his family’s past unearths a rarely reported World War II saga and the importance of embracing heritage.
Make Reservations, Not War—GT writers forget about you life and travel on the fringe with these stellar hotel spots
