Experience Pueblo Feast Days in Santa Fe
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The sun god blessed us on our first day as we ventured into the arid desert landscape on a spiritual journey into the life of the Ancient Pueblo people who once lived in the sacred Bandelier Monument. After the hike, we visited San Ildefonso pueblo, where we watched a pottery demonstration and gathered around the
Adventures at Ohio’s Mohicans Treehouse Resort
by Mary Farah
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As a child, I found nothing was more exhilarating than climbing into a treehouse. While I didn’t have one, you can bet that each year I’d ask Santa Claus for one of my very own. Fast forward to my adult years, and you could say my childhood wish did rather come true when I stayed
Message in a Bottle: Wine Stories from Italy
by Lisa Morales
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Not so long ago, tariffs were the only thing that seemed to be getting in between the winemaker and consumer. That threat is now miniscule compared to Italy’s battle with COVID-19. Sadly, over 30,000 Italians have died as a result of the pandemic and it’s only now that citizens can return to work and daily
Hendricks County, Indiana: 7 Must-Have Foodie Experiences
by Amy Piper
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Indiana is a small-town mecca, and Hendricks County is no exception. It includes 11 towns of varying sizes, but all small—no cities, no mayors, just small burghs. Though these towns may be small, their flavors are big. Should you be lucky enough to visit the area, be sure to check out these seven must-have foodie
Native Flavors and Santa Fe Cuisine
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Although Santa Fe cuisine as we know it today is an amalgam of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American flavors, savory New Mexican food historically began with Native American ingredients and cooking methods. Wanting to uncover the underlying Native influences of the unique tapestry of flavors that make up New Mexican cuisine, I went to Santa
Japan’s Feast of Color—Ashikaga Flower Park
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The Japanese certainly know how to design a garden, but at Ashikaga Flower Park, they’ve taken it to an especially impressive level. Yet, few people seem to know about this gem, which is an easy day trip from Tokyo. I make it a point to visit botanic gardens wherever I travel, but Ashikaga isn’t your
The Ritz-Carlton Toronto – Luxury Dining Abounds
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Set in Toronto’s vibrant entertainment and financial districts, the world-class Ritz- Carlton Toronto counts celebrities and performers, business leaders and global travelers among its diverse clientele. To meet the special culinary needs of their guests, the luxury hotel offers a variety of unique venues designed to elevate everyday dining into exceptional experiences. Ritz Bar Exceptional
What’s in Your Wine Cellar?
by Pam Baker
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Many people bring home mementos from their travels – artwork, t-shirts, refrigerator magnets, specialty foods, even music. I bring home bottles of vino for my wine cellar. Twenty-nineteen was, for my husband and I, a year of travel. And because we love wine, from Portugal to France, New Zealand to Australia, Oregon, Washington, and California,
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Nature, Culture, and the Midnight Sun
by Lori A. May
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A summer cruise to Norway guarantees full days for exploration as the sun never truly sets during the season of Midnight Sun. With up to twenty hours of light per day, visitors can maximize time in port towns, take well-lit strolls around the ship promenade, or take an evening dip in the ship pool still
The Future of Travel
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American writer Henry Miller once said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Every one of us who are travel lovers are asking the same questions: When can we travel again? Where do we want to go next for new and rewarding experiences? What exactly can we expect