Since my very first trip to Asia when I was 18 years old, I’ve been pretty much obsessed with aloe vera. On the other side of the International Date Line, aloe vera is not just… View Post
Power through your days with the help of almonds as a go-to snack and sidekick. Almonds are a quick, convenient and delicious option for those who juggle numerous priorities and need sustained energy to take… View Post
Between work and fun, I’ve been to France 21 times, so it takes alot to surprise me when touring the French countryside. But Montpellier did all that and more. The jewel of Languedoc-Roussillon, Montpellier is… View Post
If you’re looking for a base from which to visit the Rhône Valley’s famous wineries, look no further than Tournon-sur-Rhône, a tiny French town on the banks of the Rhône River, in the heart of… View Post
I love living in Manhattan, but when it comes to New Year’s Eve, the city can get a little crazy. Not that I don’t enjoy the Ball-Drop and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, but… View Post
We’ve all been there…it’s the middle of January and the gym is packed to the brim with people feeling guilty about that pesky holiday weight gain. But why not take a few preemptive steps to… View Post
Where Horses Wander and Elves Reside “Before travelling to Iceland I had heard stories of the beautiful Icelandic horses that roam the countryside. They are a rare breed, unique to Iceland, with extra thick hair… View Post
Paradise is Real “As a child growing up near the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada, we took a lot of family road trips. And we always did so with a great sense of wanderlust. Sure… View Post
Life is Adventure or Nothing at All. “I have been getting a lot of questions lately about who I am, what I do for a living, and how I came to travel as much as… View Post
Visiting my 60th Country! “Iceland was my 60th country! And what a place to celebrate such an achievement…Iceland was absolutely amazing! I had heard that Iceland was a mini planet earth unto itself. Indeed, what… View Post
“Af góðu upphafi vonast góður endir.” ~Icelandic Proverb meaning “A good beginning makes a good ending.” “The Ion Adventure Hotel in Iceland was yet another hotel I learned about from my Conde Nast Traveler magazine.… View Post
Southern Charm in Charleston, South Carolina “Although I adore a trip to a far-flung, adventurous locale, I am also a huge fan of exploring my own backyard. North America has so many gorgeous places to… View Post
