Destinations

One of the best parts about traveling the world is getting to experience different cultures from your own. There really is nothing quite like it – but it can also be quite a daunting thing.

By Guest Author

Yesterday I was handed the best letter I have ever received. I was at St. Monica’s Home for Girls for the first time. Earlier in the day, I had met Sarah, a 17-year-old junior in high school who has been living at St. Monica’s since fourth grade.

By Shelley Seale

Whether for a stress-relieving holiday getaway or vacation in the New Year or for experiential gift-giving targeted to those on your “nice list,” travel is top of mind for many this time of year.

By Merilee Kern

I recently spent a few weeks in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu.

By Shelley Seale

Get a glimpse into life as the Vanderbilts this holiday season The sprawling Biltmore mansion in Asheville, North Carolina, built by George Vanderbilt in the 1890s, is as close to a castle as we have in the United States.

By Shelley Seale

With the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival set to take the San Diego gastro-scene by storm for its 15th year now through November 18, there is a cornucopia of flavor-fueled activities poised to satiate the hearts, minds, and palates of foodies throughout the week-long fest.

By Merilee Kern

As the sun begins to set earlier, Canadians everywhere are trading shorts and Birkenstocks for toques and thermals. Chilly breezes and falling leaves can only mean one thing: winter is coming. While ski-bunnies and snowboarders rejoice, the rest of the population is likely shivering in fear of the slush and stress to come.

By Angela Ayles

This week’s Flashback Friday post we are heading down memory lane to May 2012, and one of my absolute top travel experiences ever! I mean, who doesn’t dream of seeing some of the world’s most fascinating and beautiful animals, naturally in their habitat, on an African safari? May, 2012 Coming in across the Serengeti plains for […]

By Shelley Seale

I stood at the top of the crater ridge, looking over the Pacific Ocean, a stretch of Waikiki Beach and the Honolulu skyline on one side; and down into the lush, green bowl of the extinct volcanic crater on the other.

By Shelley Seale

There are so many ways to enjoy London. In fact, one of our previous posts ‘12 Alternative Things to Do in London’ suggested some off-the-beaten-track activities that you can do as you explore the city.

By Jaci Ballard

It’s a somber and often emotional experience, visiting any place where something atrocious happened.

By Shelley Seale

Communication is ingrained in every facet of life, yet many struggle with fear, insecurity, and general ineffectiveness when they find themselves eye to eye with someone to present ideas, address complicated situations, express feelings, negotiate or just “sell them self”—all whether in a personal or professional context.

By Merilee Kern

During my 3-week trip along Australia’s east coast last April, one of my favorite things — and one of my most delightful surprises in discovering Oz — was the incredible food I ate.

By Shelley Seale

Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, Big Ben, St.Pauls Cathedral. They are all famous historic landmarks in London where tourists flock. Rightly so.. while they are great places to visit and a must-see, there’s plenty more to London.

By Flashpacking Duo

This past Saturday I attended a performance of the eight-time Tony Award®-winning musical Once, at ZACH Theatre in my hometown of Austin. I was excited, with high hopes for the show, because the movie Once is a favorite of mine; and I absolutely adore the soundtrack.

By Shelley Seale

Hiking and cities don’t tend to go together when we imagine ideal travel destinations. Typically we think of long mountain trails, beautiful country areas, or even beachside paths when we imagine the best places to hike.

By Shelley Seale

This review of what it’s like to #TradePlaces at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is Part 1 in our 3-part series on Mexico’s Riviera Maya.

By Merilee Kern

Blue skies, pristine wilderness, powder-fine snow, rolling hills and beautiful blue skies define Hokkaido and the outdoor treasures if offers. Hokkaido is enchanting, with beautiful backdrops and plenty of things to do throughout the year. Traditional onsen dot the island, which is Japan’s most northerly island.

By Susie Stauffer

Hotels have played a prominent role in movies throughout the years, from the glamorous places where James Bond stayed to the exotic resorts. Let’s discover the iconic hotels that were featured in famous films where you can stay and be treated like a star! 10.

By Susie Stauffer

Because it’s there. ― George Mallory Dreams and Realities… If you’re going to climb a mountain, you’d want to climb the highest one, right? Since I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by Mount Everest.

By Flashpacking Duo

Although today’s London is a dramatically different landscape than it was in the 19th century, it still contains well-preserved remnants of the old days. With its rich, complicated layers, you’ll find a page out of history around every nook and cranny, starting with the hangouts of the literati.

By Susie Stauffer

When budgets feel squeezed and pinched to the max, there’s help in the form of cash-inducing apps! To help make everyday life easier on the bank account, here are 7 apps that could help you earn a few extra bucks …and have some fun and even get healthy in the process! 1. Foap If you have a […]

By Merilee Kern

From the verdant rolling hills of the English countryside to historic estates dating back centuries, follow in the footsteps of your favorite Masterpiece Classics and BBC television series like the Highclere Castle in Hampshire from Downton Abbey and the Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great and Small fame.

By Susie Stauffer

There are many ways a place can delight the senses. The majestic height of a mountain. The power of a waterfall. The overpowering silence in the serenity of the wilderness. The raucous sounds of the jungle or an outdoor opera in a Roman amphitheater in Provence.

By Liam Bentley

Located just across the river from the city of Ottawa proper, the boundaries of the Outaouais region extends from Abitibi-Témiscamingue to the Laurentians and Ontario (beyond Ottawa).

By Susie Stauffer