It was brought to my attention that our latest yurt was infested with little mice running around the edges. I dutifully assumed the role of "mice whisperer" and tried to encourage them to leave our habitation. However this was to no avail, as these pesky little furry critters kept up their scuffling about all night. My spot in the yurt this evening was next to a 2 liter plastic soda bottle filled to the brim with some sort of berry jam that was … [Read more...]
Rudkobing, Denmark… Wedding Destination?
Red doors welcome guests into warmly decorated homes, basket bicycles sit in front of flower gardens, cozy houses are perched along rocky streets, a colorful market full of fresh goods and happy people and a harbor full of boats waiting to leave for new adventures - all await visitors in the charming town of Rudkobing, Denmark. Rudkobing, located on Langeland Island also hosts many sports and nature related activities similar to other Nordic … [Read more...]
Skiing vs. Snowboarding
Skiing and snowboarding are two of the main activities that can be enjoying on a ski holiday and both of these exciting winter sports are offered by most ski resorts around the world. People who have never tried skiing or snowboarding may be a bit nervous about getting started and unsure of which to go for. Here are some tips for which type of winter sport to choose on your next winter holiday. Getting to grips with skiing Skiers are … [Read more...]
The Surprising Sensual Pull of Providence
The red retro BILTMORE sign glistened through the rain-pelted floor-to-ceiling windows of the top floor of Providence’s recently renovated 1922 grande dame hotel. Its simple brashness was striking against the blue-grey sky and russet-brick building on the late-April evening. Inside all was toasty as waiters served cocktails and crostini, the pledge of a delicious dinner ahead. Chef Kevin Hale kept the promise. Named one of Coastal New … [Read more...]
13th Annual Galbani® Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro, Los Angeles
13th Annual Galbani® Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro, Los Angeles September 26–28, 2014 Celebrating Italian Culture - three days of music, food, wine, rides and games Community festival returns to its root Hollywood, September 10, 2014 (www.feastofla.com) – The 13th Annual Galbani® Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro, Los Angeles takes over Hollywood from September 26-28 with their annual street festival, celebrating everything that it … [Read more...]
Adventures in France
Check the weather and temperature for Arras: 6 - 13 degrees with fog. Definitely pack the gloves and put on thermal top and nylon half leg stockings under socks!! It is cool walking to Gare Du Nord, along the dirty streets. The cleaners have a huge job ahead of them. The fat pigeons can only help so much to clean the rubbish up. Gare Du Nord is awash with all varieties of travelers, the workers, business men, holiday makers, and day trippers … [Read more...]
Summer in Santa Monica: New in Hotels, Dining and Transport
A summer favorite returns in the midst of exciting new developments in Southern California's quintessential beachfront city SANTA MONICA, Calif. (August 6, 2014) - As the days get longer and the nights get warmer, the beachside city of Santa Monica begins to hit its stride. Summer in this oceanfront haven has become synonymous with beautiful weather, outdoor entertainment, beach activities, and world-class alfresco dining, and the summer of … [Read more...]
22 “Slash” Bus or “Take the White Bus” or “Infopoint” –Bari to Dubrovnik!!
Bari, Italy is a sleepy, small seaside town, which seems only relevant to get ferry passengers to Greece, Croatia, or Albania. But that’s how it seems on paper and the Roma Termini train station. Really, it’s slightly more complicated than that. I suppose the wonder of travel and the fun of it begins when your expectations don’t quite meet the reality. And navigating through that actuality & confusion is the delight, even though it may not … [Read more...]
Living the Search for Peace
Probably the biggest lesson that has shown itself to my wife and me since our launch from material life into a wanderlust spin is, simply, peace. We thought we were setting out to explore the world and, on a deeper level, to shed attachments to the lives we had individually created, which were then brought into our new marriage. Not that those things haven’t happened. It’s just that the higher purpose seems to have been what Gandhi notoriously … [Read more...]
Exploring Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Kangaroo Island was originally uninhabited until an Englishman, Matthew Flinders "discovered" the island in 1802. Today about thirty percent of the island is preserved either as a National Park or wilderness area - and only about 4000 people live here. Most of the population is on the Eastern side of the Island. This is Australia's third largest island and is located about 3 hours from Adelaide - 2 hours by road and then 45 minutes on the primary … [Read more...]
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