The mere thought of Colorado conjures up images of majestic mountains, staggering natural beauty, and incomparable views for days. This state has been undeniably #blessed (sorry, way too easy) with remarkable rock formations, epic natural wonders, and awesome archaeological sites. Here, folks, is nature’s playground,…
Man do I hate the word blessed. And when I say hate, I really mean despise. As in, I have a visceral reaction and want to vomit. I’m so blessed. #blessed. Have a blessed day. YUCK. I feel as icky and violated when…
The only tropical rainforest in the U.S. Forest System, Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest has long been coveted as an emerald oasis of luxuriant greenery, dramatic mountains, pristine waterfalls, and colorful wildlife. Sadly, El Yunque was recently decimated by…
Honoring the people and city of Houston as they continue to recover and rebuild from the catastrophic destruction of Hurricane Harvey. In my last post about Amelia Island, I touted the relief organization All Hands Volunteers, but of course, there our many charities and programs…
I’ve been thinking about the beautiful state of Florida (among so many other places affected by this horrific hurricane season) and hoping the good people of the Sunshine State can quickly get back on their feet again to rebuild and restore.…
Oh Chicago, you sure know how to razzle dazzle us. This is our kind of city: a diverse and cosmopolitan metropolis defined by its phenomenal dining scene, an innovate arts and theater culture, majestic architecture, a truly devoted sports following,…
If we are to go on living together on this Earth, we must all be responsible for it. -Kofi Annan Full disclosure: I couldn’t have written this post a year ago. Hell, I probably couldn’t have written it even…
Did you know that over five million tourists visit the Dominican Republic each year? Out of those five million, I wonder how many actually visit the Dominican Republic. How many of those five million check into their cookie-cutter, mass-produced, fantasy-world all-inclusive resort…
Think of San Diego and a few things probably come to mind: beach, sun, surf, and perfect weather. How about I add yoga, margaritas, and fish tacos to the list and call it a day? I kicked off my travel-filled summer…
Inspired by a recent viewing of The Sound of Music at the Kennedy Center. This post highlights a few of my favorite things… For such a small city, Salzburg certainly packs a whole lot of punch. This stunner of…