It wasn’t easy finding the silver linings during this pandemic, but one welcome trend made huge leaps forward: the ability to work remotely instead of commuting to an office. I’ve been a location-independent remote worker since the early 2000s, but I’ve long been an oddball in that respect. People used to look at me funny…
When I was interviewing expats about the cost of living in India, that brought back a flood of memories about the months I spent traversing the country over several visits. It reminded me of all the madness, yes, but also made me nostalgic about my time exploring the country, from the Himalayas down to the…
In between all those long, stunning stretches of vineyards, Northern California wine country can be a busy place. After a day of touring, sipping, and swirling, Kenwood Inn & Spa offers guests a quiet retreat in the heart of picturesque Sonoma Valley. Set on more than two-and-a-half acres, Kenwood Inn has the look and feel of a…
One of Sonoma wine country’s hottest destinations, Healdsburg is home to a plethora of hotel options ranging from practical suites with full kitchens to boutique hotels with a 18-hole putting green. But if your goal is to be in the heart of downtown, Hotel Healdsburg is tough to beat. Located directly across the street from popular Healdsburg…
As overtourism (the seemingly inevitable result of mass tourism) continues to wreak havoc on popular summer travel destinations around the world, more and more travelers are seeking out less destructive alternatives. If you’re wondering how you can travel more responsibly this summer, why not consider camping? Spending time in the great outdoors allows you to…
A Roman-style pool beckons, along with hot tub. When visiting Winchester, Virginia, a stay at the George Washington A Wyndham Grand Hotel is a smart and luxurious choice. Why? the location can’t be beat as it is in the city’s historic downtown, filled with walkable boutique shopping, interesting architecture, and restaurants. The hotel has many…
When you think about summer travel in the USA, what do you picture? Huge crowds, theme parks, and packed beaches? Or a mountain trail, a lake, and forests? There are ways to find space and nature if you plan carefully. When I first put up this post, most everyone in the world had been sheltering…
What if we told you that a single ingredient contained in many of your favorite foods– palm oil– is wiping out rainforests all around the world, from Palawan, Philippines to the Brazilian Amazon? What if we told you that palm oil products are killing endangered species (orangutans being the most famous example) and destroying the livelihood of indigenous tribes? Would…
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…
As the sustainability movement continues to gain mainstream steam, more and more people are looking for simple ways to live greener. The problem is that most people don’t know how to start going green. But a great first step is to convert from conventional household products to more eco-friendly products for the home. Despite what…
