One common misconception people seem to have about growing food is that we need a lot of space in which to do it. In reality, we don’t even need a yard! Urban and small suburban patio gardens are springing up everywhere these days, and they can be incredibly productive. Within the permaculture practice, small spaces…
Cup of Joe. Java. Liquid Energy. Brain Juice. These are just a few popular nicknames for most Americans’ favorite morning beverage– Coffee. But with a little creativity, this same morning brew can be used for much more than merely dragging you out of bed in the morning. In fact, there’s an entire list of…
There’s been a lot of talk in the travel news lately about what vaccination passports are going to look like for planes, conventions, concerts, and even whole countries, but this post is about a beer passport instead. The other kind of passport is still taking shape, but you can obtain the second one right now….
In 1891, the building that now houses the Red Rock River Resort opened in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Back then, folks came to the area for the healing powers of its mineral waters. The mineral water thermal springs are still a draw to this historic town. There’s more. Nestled in the Black Hills, Hot Springs…
As we know from Greek mythology and the writings of the ancient philosophers Aristotle and Plutarch, the mineral springs of Edipsos have been famous for their healing properties since the 4th century B.C. And it is hard to imagine a pedigree as venerable as that of the local Thermae Syllla Spa and Wellness Hotel, founded…
When The Gant opened its doors in 1973, a daily adult lift ticket to ski in Aspen cost just $5. My, how times have changed! (A daily lift ticket now costs upwards of $200 when not purchased in advance.) What hasn’t changed in 50 years? The Gant continues to offer comfortable condominium-style accommodations for visitors…
With high profile neighbors like Los Angeles to the south and Santa Barbara to the north, the seaside city of Oxnard tends to linger in the lesser known shadows of the stunning California coastline. A long history of agriculture combined with wide, soft sand beaches, and the most direct access to Channel Islands National Park,…
Saving money on bookings and getting a good vacation deal is on everybody’s mind when planning a travel budget. In today’s world even the rich are tightening their belts! How To Save Money on Bookings Most of us travel on a budget and are therefore concerned about airfare and hotel prices. There are several strategies that…
The town of Baie-Saint-Paul, in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, sparkles with creative inspiration. It’s something you feel even before you pull up to Auberge La Muse. For a visit to this area, it is important to stay at an inn with an abundance of comfort, style, and imagination. Inn Location and Highlights Auberge La…
The very name Tashkent conjures up exotic images of the fabled Silk Road that traversed Central Asia, linking China with the West since the days of Marco Polo. Even today, Tashkent is one of the most important portals for tourists wishing to admire the architectural marvels reflecting the wealth generated by the legendary trade route;…
