Business travel is a skill, one that’s usually honed through multiple trips over the course of your career. If you want to speed up the learning curve a little, we’ll look at the four essential tips that you’ll need to skate by. 1. Prepare Your Schedule In a normal workday, you likely won’t need to map out your tasks in detail. If you’re on a business trip, the rules change. If you don’t know where your meetings are, you won’t know how long … [Read more...]
Living it up in Sin City
The lights and allure of Las Vegas has long held curiosity for me. It’s a dazzling playground for all. From mind-blowing entertainment, dancing fountains, world-class cuisine and 24-hour casinos – and all on one street! There’s no denying that Las Vegas is a relentless assault on the senses and earns its high-octane reputation as the Entertainment Capital of the World. But is there actually more to Sin City than sensory overload? I was … [Read more...]
!Salud! Raise a Glass to Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes, Mexico – Mexico may be best known for its spirits like tequila and mezcal, but Mexican wine is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. Within Mexico are several wine regions, many of which are becoming regular household names. Aguascalientes, while one of the smallest states in Mexico, is the fifth-largest wine-producing region in the country. With an average elevation of more than 6,500 feet above sea level, … [Read more...]
San Diego Botanic Garden Ushers in Summer Season with Concert Series Reprise and Major Exhibition Announcement
Summer Nights Returns to Encinitas 37-Acre Urban Oasis While Savage Gardens Will Have a Four Month Residency in the Garden's Conservatory Encinitas, Calif. – San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) is beckoning locals and travelers alike with a summer lineup featuring a fresh slate of events. The fan-favorite Summer Nights (July 13 – August 17, 2023) will be returning on select Thursdays and feature extended hours until 8 p.m., concerts, special … [Read more...]
Exploring the Midwest of the United States of America
I stopped in Chicago, one of my favorite food and wine towns in the entire country. I enjoyed some exceptional wine and food at the Greek Restaurant Avli on the Park on top of a tall building just up from the waterfront. I headed south that evening, arriving in South Chicago. It was very dark. I arrived on a street filled with people running around, yelling, drinking and cars double parked. I felt out of my element. My desired space for the night … [Read more...]
Delving into the Art of Travel Writing with Nathan James Thomas, Founder and Chief Editor of Intrepid Times
Nathan James Thomas is the founding editor of Intrepid Times, an online magazine that publishes narrative travel writing. He is the co-editor alongside Jennifer Roberts of the travel writing anthology Fearless Footsteps (2020), and the author of Travel Your Way (2022) and Untethered (Coming September 2023). In this interview, Nathan talks about his journey in establishing Intrepid Times, what narrative travel writing means to him, how to … [Read more...]
Julie Stevens – A Model Traveler
Julie Stevens is a published travel writer, blogger, photographer, and YouTube host with an extensive background in the performing arts. She started modeling at 13 and landed her first talent agent at 18. She was on stage at the age of seven in her first dance recital. Later, she pursued a 12-month course in Method acting at Lee Strasberg's Acting School. Julie graciously spared some time amid her hectic filming schedule to answer my … [Read more...]
All Are Welcome in Pasadena” Kicks off June in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California (June 2023) - June in Pasadena is especially pretty, with live music and arts and cultural events popping up across the city's popular shopping, dining, cultural, and landmark areas. The enchanting rose gardens are in full bloom, pride events paint the town, and Visit Pasadena, the city's official tourism organization, celebrates pride with a citywide Pride campaign with the simple, yet powerful message that "All Are Welcome … [Read more...]
A Local’s Guide to How to Spend 24 Hours in Valencia
Hola, amigos! Pack your bags, lace up your comfortable shoes, and don your best hat, because we're going on a whirlwind journey through the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain. Ready for a day full of architectural gems, tantalizing tastes, and stunning sights? Let’s dive in! Morning: A Highlight Reel of the City Mercado Central: The Heartbeat of Valencia Start your day at the heart of Valencia - Mercado Central, one of the largest indoor … [Read more...]
Isla Grande, Colombia – the Island of Total Tranquility
A friend and I discovered a sign indicating 'restaurant' near our eco lodge, a metal shack located behind the owners home. An elderly woman who we call grandmum lives there with her husband and her son. She is a wiry and energetic woman who is always happy to see us; for some reason, there are never any other guests. Sometimes her dog Lola comes running out; she recently suffered an injury, a nasty claw mark down her back resulting from a fight … [Read more...]
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