It was late afternoon when I left Weber Haus. On the twisting roads, cars tailgated me. Geez, I get it. You guys like to go fast around tight curves. Small towns appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, with homes and other buildings popping with bright pastel colors. Unfortunately, I couldn’t much turn my head to get a clear glimpse at most of these places, because if I had, I probably would have either gotten rear-ended, or run off the road. It … [Read more...]
The Best of Stowe Vermont at Topnotch Resort
Vermont's Stowe region embodies what comes to mind when envisioning a quintessential Green Mountain getaway. Beyond its renown as “ski capital of the east" surrounded by wide open meadows and working farms nestled among rolling mountains that rise up in every direction, this region is the epicenter of VT craft food producers ranging from household names like Cabot and Ben & Jerry's to local favorites like Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Vermont … [Read more...]
Smithsonian Magazine Announces 16th Annual Museum Day, Made Possible by Lexus Curiosity Week
This year Museum Day honors the 50th Anniversaries of Earth Day and Smithsonian Magazine with its theme Earth Optimism NEW YORK—(March, 2020)–Smithsonian Magazine has designated Saturday, April 4, 2020, as the 16th annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. This is a special year for the event as it celebrates the 50th anniversary … [Read more...]
Why do I Climb Mountains?
For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious reason and it is very true, is the stunning visual beauty. But beyond that I never had an answer. And logically it makes no sense. All the hardships. The suffering from altitude sickness. And there has been loads of this over the years. And the ever present danger. One time we were high up on Rainier - … [Read more...]
Varese Ligure, Italy – April 2020
There are so many places in Italy that face the fire of International tourism - regions that boast inspirational natural beauty, charming villages and rich history. With extended coverage in guidebooks and a word of mouth that travels quickly when it comes to planning summer vacations - these places are often over-run with visitors. However there is a charming part of Italy that is not yet over over visited. About 30 minutes into the hills from … [Read more...]
Brazilian Cachaça Trip–Rio Grande do Sul, Day One (cont.): Weber Haus
Weber Haus is an increasingly big name in the cachaça community. It’s one of the few so-called artisanal cachaças that I can find at supermarkets such as Pão de Açúcar. With a burgeoning reputation, I was excited, that first day of travel, to visit the distillery to learn more about where they came from, where they are currently, and where they see themselves going in the near future. The parking lot was empty in the middle of the afternoon. … [Read more...]
Tips For Taking Vaping Products While Travelling!
Lots and lots of people find it risky to carry vaping products when traveling. However, people often carry vaping products while traveling - and it can be a fun part of spending time on the road. This article details a few tips about traveling with vaping products. And for those traveling on an airplane, one needs to be extra attentive due to security check points. For such reasons, it crucial to be aware of these potential obstacles prior to … [Read more...]
Dancing in the Dark on Greece’s Skopelos Island
A slice of local life on Skopelos Island Last June, my husband and I spent three wonderful weeks on Skopelos Island in Greece, the largest island of the Sporades chain east of the mainland. One evening, after a dinner down by the Skopelos town harbor at Στου Δημητράκη (where we dined on giouvetsi, mousaka and ekmek, by the way), we ventured back up the hill around to the City School to watch a night of traditional dancing. The show started at … [Read more...]
Cachaça Trip, Day One, Part One—Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Ivoti
I awoke as the orange rays of the sun bled through my bedroom window. Nerves always eat at me before I travel, and so it wasn’t surprising for me to rise early. Day one of my cachaça trip. There were so many unknowns. I shuffled around my apartment, ensuring my belongings were together, made my coffee, and ate a bit of breakfast. By the time that was done, my wife and kids were up. Besides being a travel day, it also happened to be my kids’ … [Read more...]
How to Take a Break from Your Business When Flying Abroad
As an entrepreneur or successful small business owner, the hours you keep are often long and demanding. With you at the helm and in sole charge of overseeing the future of your enterprise, it can be difficult to take even the occasional day off, but regular downtime is essential. That’s because you'll never work as well when you’re overtired and stressed. You will be a much more valuable asset to your business if you’re firing on all cylinders … [Read more...]
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