Somewhere on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, there’s an inlet with incredible views of the waterfront over humongous dunes. Another beach is one of the best places on the entire east coast to collect sea glass. There are gardens home to migrating monarch butterflies if you know when to be here. And when you’re sick of crabs […]
I’ve been to Arizona four times in six years and I’m not sick of it yet. Admittedly, it’s a big state with varied regions, but I’ve repeated cities and don’t mind one bit. Do I keep returning because I love Arizona? Or do I love Arizona because I my return visits allow me to discover
Before I went to Nepal, I knew almost nothing about it. I could find it on a map and name the capital city and of course I was aware that it’s home to Mount Everest, but for the most part, I showed up with a pair of hiking shoes and a blank page to fill with
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Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, but who thinks of cities when they plan a trip to Nepal? I didn’t. I was more interested in trekking, mountain scenery, and outdoor activities. But with time at my disposal, I found plenty of things to do in Kathmandu — and I’m glad I was able to get
Madrid is built for foodies. The whole city loves to eat, and if you’re visiting, you’re bound to fall into the same category. As the gastronomic center of Spain, you’ll consume far too many calories during your visit. Before you start worrying about your diet, remember you’re on vacation and Madrid is the perfect place to
This time of year, it seems like political scandals are everywhere you look. I’m sick and tired of the election madness…except for that one day when I found myself campaigning to be president at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. This is the type of museum I usually have a self-imposed restraining order on.
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Stockholm stumped me. Stockholm is Europe’s prettiest city. With historic Scandinavian architecture on one side and water and islands on the other, it doesn’t matter where you look. There are parks and other green spaces, plus fountains, squares, cobblestone streets, and gold-numbered clocks. I love clocks, a tribute to the days before cell phones. A city
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tazo® Tea. All opinions are 100% mine. * * * Ever since I first saw a photo of Bruce Peninsula National Park, I knew I had to go. Some of the world’s clearest, bluest waters butt up against dramatic cliffs. When the
In Venice, I made Carnival masks. In Laos, I wove my own scarf. In England, I tried spray painting a canvas. You know what all those projects had in common? They ended up in the trash. I’m ashamed to admit it — that’s so wasteful — but none of those art projects ever made it
Not far from Skellefteå, there’s a small village called Svansele where the moose outnumber people three to one. It’s acre after acre of forest, mostly pine and birch, with a river winding through it. In this remote part of northern Sweden, there’s a wilderness camp I can’t get out my head. The draw is twofold:
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