Aotearoa, the Maori name for New Zealand stayed in my head days after I inhaled its poetry, its wild forest, its volcanic lake in a caldera, the slow, gentle rhythm of its longest river, Waikato and its multi-cultural people. The North Island floated in my landscape that wanted to hear its voice during fall. There I was introduced into the polyglot voices of the Pasifika experience of Karlo Mila, a poet who captures the essence of … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Visit Turks and Caicos
As your plane is about to touch down in Providenciales Turks and Caicos, take a look outside the window and you will see the most stunningly beautiful island surrounded by endless turquoise waters. As soon as your feet are on the ground you will feel the warm Caribbean air instantly and you will honestly feel you have landed in Paradise. This tropical haven is one of the most exclusive and elite islands to visit in the Caribbean. It is a … [Read more...]
Top 5 Places For Summer Camping
Summer is here in full swing and there is no activity that will bring the family together like camping. Getting in the outdoors and connecting with nature will provide both you and your family with an experience that you wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else. That being said, hitting the great outdoors isn’t just as easy as packing up the camping equipment and heading into the woods. No, you need the right destination in order to get the most … [Read more...]
Escape to Oxnard this Spring – Clean, Uncrowded Beaches without the Crowds!
Oxnard, CA – Springtime is a great opportunity to refresh, reflect and escape to a destination without the crowds! Oxnard makes for that great spring getaway with its seven miles of uncrowded golden-duned beaches with perfect conditions to bask in the sun while the little ones frolic in the waves. Just an hour north of Los Angeles, Oxnard is a welcome break from big city life, opening up to new adventures and plenty of activity for all age … [Read more...]
Questioning my Parenting
“We are just going to stop here for a moment,” our guide Jon casually said as he slowed his kayak. The reason for the pause lurked just around the bend of the narrow mangrove tunnel. The happy chatter and banter of the morning halted rather abruptly. We had seen many alligators sunning themselves on the banks of the Turner River that morning, but the one that lay ahead of us was in a different league, and it was blocking our path. With its eyes … [Read more...]
Hawks Cay: A Classic Florida Keys Resort Redefines Itself
If you think Florida is all early bird specials and theme parks where you’ll wait on long lines to sip butter beer, welcome to the Florida Keys. This 125-mile-long chain of islands is a natural wonderland that begins just south of Miami. Once you arrive, you’ll feel a million miles away from the crowds that a certain black-eared mouse attracts. The Keys are divided into five regions: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine and the Lower Keys … [Read more...]
You Should Experience Goa At Least Once In Your Lifetime And Here’s Why
Goa is the smallest state of India, which is a popular tourist destination as well. There are plenty of beaches in both North and South Goa, where tourists enjoy various fun activities throughout the day and night. Apart from the adventurous water sports, like scuba diving, parasailing, kayaking, and snorkelling; people also indulge in fishing, taking sunbath, bike ride and paragliding on these beaches. There are numbers of famous churches, forts … [Read more...]
Top 10 Yoga Retreats Around the World
When practicing yoga, you should aim to calm the body and mind, relax your breath, and lift your spirits. New yoga studios are opening all over the world as the practice becomes trendy, but its history is rooted in ancient Indian tradition. With such a widespread interest, it’s no surprise there are dozens of life-changing yoga retreats across the globe. Yoga is a practice of self-awareness and presence — sometimes the best place to practice … [Read more...]
5 Top World Adventures for Older Travelers
As we travelers and adventurers get older, our bodies no longer let us do everything that we once did. Our stamina declines, our knees get weaker, and we start to suffer ailments that we knew nothing about in our younger years. But our quest for adventure doesn’t go away. So many of us older travelers get frustrated that we can’t do everything that we would like to do. Trekking to Everest base camp or expeditions to Patagonia start to become … [Read more...]
Small Towns Offer Big Charm on Prince Edward Island this Fall
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – With a reputation as “Canada’s Food Island,” Prince Edward Island kicks off autumn with the annual Fall Flavours Festival, a celebration of authentic PEI tastes and traditions with culinary adventures, events, and specialty meals hosted by celebrity chefs scattered throughout the province. Local events such as Copper Pots at Copper Bottom, Taste of Georgetown, Savour Victoria and more let small towns share their local fare … [Read more...]
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