A woman with purple hair holds a mug of coffee.

I am a coffee-loving HSP/introvert about to turn 60 who loves adventures and solitude. I am a minimalist. I meditate and walk every day. I am also: a mother, grandma, wife, dog mom, artist, writer, photographer, and content creator. I am a lover of all things wild. I am a rock climber, a backpacker, and a sometimes “van-lifer.”

I am all about experiencing JOY and sharing it with the world. Oh yeah, and of course, I love to be BAREFOOT.

To be clear, I’m just a very average neuro-different woman living a simple life as an artist. I am not refined or sophisticated. On the contrary, I may be considered a dirtbag. I will camp out, I will stay at the local hostel, I will eat the local food with a group of people I have never met. And, if it’s possible, I will ALWAYS chose walking. Walking is magic. Both for the body and mind. The Barefoot Chica is not a luxury travel blog. So if you were looking for a luxury, sophisticated, or boutique travel blog, this is not the place. 😊 xoxo

You can contact me at: hello @ thebarefootchica.com

If you’re interested in my simple daily practice which is also my path to wellness – mind, body, and spirit, GO HERE.

xoxo, Xen aka The Barefoot Chica

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