Travel
My husband and I have traveled many places around the world with my in-laws, from scuba diving the Turks and Caicos Islands to shopping for antique carpets in Istanbul and yet my mother-in-law has lived more than 75 years without ever visiting New York City. To celebrate her birthday I thought it was high time…
MEET MELISSA Although Influencer is the trendy and now official word in the English Language to describe a person who inspires, guides, and is knowledgeable, I prefer to consider myself an Encourager. There seems to be so much more grace in that term! Encouragement for YOU to discover and embrace your own personal style. Wild…
Where Skiing Still Has Its Soul Experienced travelers of all ages have embraced the all too familiar feeling of tourist hotspots across the United States defined by crowds, noise, and chaotic conditions. In an age of tourist traps, Magic Mountain Ski Area in Londonderry, Vermont offers a unique experience that is characterized by authenticism, leisure,…
If you are looking for a quick weekend getaway, Los Cabos is an easy 3 hour flight and full of adventure and delicious Baja cuisine. We enjoy staying at the beautiful Chileno Bay. Owned by Auberge Resorts the desert oasis is sleek and modern, blending right into the arid landscape. Sitting on the only swimmable…
Most people think it is only the fearless and brave who travel by plane over the holidays, while the rest of us stay home snuggled in a chair by the fire drinking pumpkin spiced lattes. Truth be told, I really don’t mind traveling during the holidays if you know how to plan it right. Whether…
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For whatever reason, some people spend their life dreaming about places they would love to visit but never do, while others find ways to fulfill their dreams no matter the cost or sacrifice. Obviously there are places some of us would love to experience but just can’t afford, be it time, money, or circumstance. As…
Savoring the Land of Enchantment Santa Fe is a favorite destination for our family, but we don’t always take time to explore the surrounding terrain when we are there, so recently my husband and I decided to venture outside New Mexico’s famous city. We flew into Albuquerque and instead of driving up Interstate 25 straight into…
Dallas’ famous neighborhood is more than a late-night out. For many of us DFW natives we have seen the eccentric neighborhood of Deep Ellum evolve from being the hotspot of the late ‘90s counter culture through a decade long downturn and now it designation as a food, art and music community that grows every year.…
Savoring Northern Spain From the enormous Gothic Cathedral in Seville, to the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada, I didn’t think I could possibly love Spain more after exploring its southern regions on more than one occasion. That was until I recently returned to Madrid and headed north. We started our trip in San Sebastian, a beach…