Kick back wherever you are sheltering and travel with us from Kenya to Rapa Nui, from Italy to the waters of Scandinavia. Back in March and April, we stopped publishing new material from Perceptive Travel, instead doing a Salute to the Guides issue and one called You Weren’t Going to Go There Anyway. Those were…
There are so many reasons to fall in love with Maui and the abundance of delicious restaurants is one of them. When you plan your dream vacation in Maui you are probably more concerned with where to stay and where to go than where to eat. Nonetheless, knowing beforehand what are the best places to…
So you’re starting to get the Green Living thing down, or so you think: You reuse and recycle, turn off your lights whenever you leave the room, you’ve made the switch to CFL or LED lighting, and you’re streamlining your energy usage when carrying out your daily routine. But is your home doing everything it can…
Whether you have at least two or three days to spend in Florence, you shouldn’t miss the bustling food scene at Mercato Centrale. This indoor market is a great place to stop for one of the best culinary experiences in Florence. From pickled olives, the freshest fruits and veggies, to cheeses and breads, oils, wines…
Thanks to growing interest by travelers to connect with the history of destinations and the land on which they are built, agritourism and farmstays have become increasingly popular in the past couple years. There are farms that allow visitors to dig in and help out by feeding the animals or picking produce. Others offer a…
Pull out one Andrew Jackson and two George Washingtons and you’ll be on the fast track to cut your living expenses in half—or more. That one small purchase could be all it takes to get you on the path of living well for for far less money than what you’re spending now. The second edition…
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…
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…
The Discovery Cabin at SunLund By-the-Sea on BC’s Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast Trail is Canada’s longest hut-to-hut trail, a 112-mile (180-kilometer) route through British Columbia’s coastal rainforest north of Vancouver. But when I decided to hike a few days of this trail with my daughter and her partner, I wanted to sleep indoors, not…
Evening at Saraya Rum Private Luxury Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan The dancing began shortly after dinner at Saraya Rum Private Luxury Camp, a stylish “glamping” retreat set amid the reddish desert sands of Wadi Rum Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Jordan. Clad in long white robes, several staff members urged guests to…
