Banner Elk is smack dab in the center of mountainous country, beautiful, yes, but a lot of up and down, perfect for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. I researched different hikes in the area, and many ...Read More

In case you haven't heard, Orlando has a professional soccer team that is blowing the competition out of the water. 2011 was the Orlando City Lions inaugural season, and they won the USL Championship. This year, only their 2nd and ...Read More

Sedona’s beauty invites you to stay awhile.  No wonder it’s a favorite retreat of artists, spiritualists, and retirees.  Driving up to Sedona, Bell Rock greets you with its spellbinding color.  Scenic views along highway 179 are numerous and the views ...Read More

Madrid is a city of love…A love of art, a love of life, a love of food.  Madrileños, as the locals are known, celebrate the beauty of life and take the time to enjoy the moment.  Work is an afterthought, ...Read More

Napa and Sonoma are world reknown for their wines, but the terroir of these counties is more than just idyllic for growing grapes. Rolling hills graduate into mountains. Hidden hot springs, twisting rivers, magnificent redwoods and coastal cliffs are invitations to explore, but retain a ...Read More

I’ve always been fascinated with the art of glassblowing.  The craftsmen are so masterful and smooth with their movements while creating beautiful, intricate pieces of art. On a visit to the Corning Museum of Glass, I signed up for an ornament ...Read More

If there’s one town that embodies all that Alaska has to offer, it’s Seward. Framed by the Kenai Mountains on one side and Resurrection Bay on the other, Seward is a picturesque base camp for all your Alaskan adventures.  Whether ...Read More

Recently, I was asked Why do I like scuba diving? It seems like an easy question to answer, but I was seriously lost for words. Scuba diving is such an all-consuming experience. It allows me to enter a whole other world, ...Read More

There are a ton of “natural” attractions to do in the Riviera Maya. So why Xel-Ha? It may not have colorful corals, but it’s a great place for your family and friends to practice their snorkeling skills, gives them comfort in seeing ...Read More

Whenever someone suggests “Let’s go shopping”, I cringe.  As a woman, this may seem strange, but I was not born with the shopping gene.  My mother would always have to bribe me with ice cream and cookies at the mall to ...Read More