Preparing for a Vineyard Visit
From drinking 40-year Port wines from casks to helping out wineries pick grapes in Slovenia, to staying in a “wine hotel” where my bed was a huge barrel — my best travel experiences have been at wineries.…
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Rejuvenating in Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is all about the wild outdoors. It’s one of the most naturally beautiful countries I’ve ever visited, and it’s chock full of extreme features like volcanoes, glaciers, expansive geo thermal areas, waterfalls and geysers.…
Taking the Road Less Travelled
There are plenty of “2015 Hot Travel Destination” lists circulating, even though the dust has settled a bit. As we field questions about our own favorite destinations, most memorable experiences and where we recommend people…
6 Great Things to do in Jordan
Jordan is a magnificent place and there are tons of things to do once you get there. Everyplace has a ton of places to visit and things to see but like most travelers, you would…
Pre-maturely Judging a Country
Often I read travel articles and blogs which make an attempt at informed analysis about a place from which the writer has just returned. And it’s hardly surprising: most of us at some level attempt to…
Miami City Is My City
Despite her many travels, Melissa Mederos cannot imagine calling any place but Miami home. Born and bred in the Magic City, the interior design assistant is as up for an urban adventure as she is for exploring the abundant natural splendor…
The Adrenaline Side of Dubai
It might be tempting to spend your Dubai break sprawled on a sun lounger, dine in the fanciest restaurants or just relax in the waters; but this corner of the world is packed with high-octane,…
The Baths at Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda (meaning “The Fat Virgin”) is the second most populated island in the British Virgin Islands. It was named by Christopher Columbus, who thought the island’s profile looked like a fat woman laying on…
8 great places to experience live music in India
Milind Deodra is a huge fan of rock ‘n’ roll and the blues and often perform with rock-blues bands in various cities across India. In fact, until recently, he had his own band called ‘Tightrope’,…
Close up at Myanmar
We take a look at 10 aspects of Myanmar that makes it stand out from the rest of the East world and makes it unique… #1 Faded Melancholia Myanmar is photogenic. It is a contemporary interior…