What is it about Sicily that enchants every traveler who steps foot on the island? Whether it’s the azure waters that surround golden hilltops, knowledge to be gleaned from architectural wonders that have survived the ages, or the warmth of the people who call this land home, to rent a villa in Sicily and spend … [Read more…]
For the fourth week in a row my lungs are on fire as I walk up the hill that leads to my office on the rainforest base in Costa Rica where I call home. Every morning during wet season has felt like the movie Groundhog Day with all characters and plot replaced by the ever-faithful … [Read more…]
From the low-level vantage point of the Great Salt Lake, the Stansbury Mountains jut up in the distance, looming with mystery and awe. As one drives close to the main trail head, the scenery slowly becomes filled with more life and greenery. The trail winds upward, past dense mountain brush and fir trees set under … [Read more…]
The air is fresh and birds are flying as we drive down the Old Southern Main Road in Trinidad & Tobago. Alongside Derek Donowa, a knowledgeable guide with Gail’s Exclusive Tour Services, I am on a mission to delve into a topic that is perhaps unexpected while visiting the most southerly nation in the … [Read more…]
Spring is here! Though winter in Los Angeles is a far cry from winter elsewhere on the planet, I’m still thrilled about the rising temperatures, longer hours of daylight and sense of promise the season brings. Spring is also a great time to explore Europe – the weather is slowly getting warmer, flowers are blooming … [Read more…]
This past weekend I went to the Aero Theater in Santa Monica to see 2001: A Space Odyssey, one of those classic films you’re supposed to see but very few movie-goers these days actually have. 2001: A Space Odyssey is so not a movie that was made for modern audiences. It’s long and the pace … [Read more…]
When planning a trip to Italy, Milan may not be the first place that comes to mind as a not-to-be-missed destination. Though the city, Italy’s second most populous, serves as the economic heart of the country, when it comes to tourism the colossal weight of Rome, Florence and Sicily often overshadows Milan and its surrounding … [Read more…]
Now that I live in Los Angeles, it’s been fun to discover what weekend escapes lay within my reach. Whether I’ve called the vibrant streets of Madrid or the rainforest of Costa Rica home, I’ve always believed that discovering nearby sites on a weekend getaway is an efficient way to satiate the inner travel bug … [Read more…]
I don’t have too many regrets about the time I spent living in Europe, but as I get further and further away from that magical year when I visited 25 countries, one disappointment stands out – not visiting Greece. As a professional in the travel marketing industry, Greece is a destination that comes up time … [Read more…]
On a brisk wintry day I pedaled through dampness and pending darkness, racing against the clock, or rather the setting sun that hid behind thick clouds, to make it to my final stop of the day. The hours of daylight are short in Copenhagen’s winter months, and with just a long weekend to explore Denmark’s … [Read more…]
