[ad_1] Feynan Ecolodge and Wadi Dana beyond. Photo © Feynan Ecolodge The sun had already set when we arrived at Feynan Ecolodge, after a long, winding drive into this remote corner of Jordan. We’d gotten off our bus at the “Feynan Reception Centre,” where we transferred to smaller four-wheel-drive vehicles, owned and driven by local…
[ad_1] Can a landmark like Hotel 24 South embody a city’s spirit? You bet. The independently-owned Hotel 24 South in Staunton, Virginia, is not only a iconic architectural gem. The Historic Hotels of America property is also a cultural beacon. The hotel sits in the heart of an downtown full of entrepreneurs. Just walk a…
[ad_1] Permaculture is a system of designing our surroundings. It can include everything from how our home operates efficiently and how we sustainably acquire our energy to how we produce our own healthy organic foods. It is this last item—growing food— for which the permaculture movement gets the most attention. But permaculture designs are about…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] This post on holiday travel safety went up when we were all dealing with rough travel times overall, in late 2020. The situation has gotten back to normal, but I’m leaving the advice that’s evergreen. In a normal year, this time on the calendar brings lots of articles about holiday travel: we read about…
[ad_1] There are plenty of things to do in Guanajuato, the city that has been my adopted home on and off for more than a decade. You can sit in one of the many plazas (and have a drink in some), wander the pedestrian-only alleyways, catch a cultural performance, or even take a street food…
[ad_1] When you vacation in Gothenburg, Sweden, you have numerous hotel options. Like many travelers, I prefer to stay in luxury hotels. In reality, my husband and I opt for Gothenburg hotels that are affordable. This trip, we booked Hotel Allen Sure Stay. The independently owned and affordably priced Sure Stay hotel, centrally located in…
[ad_1] Looking for a family-friendly river lodge experience in Oregon’s Applegate Valley? The Lindsay Lodge & Restaurant near Jacksonville, Oregon is a family-owned resort in Southern Oregon. While you might not know Applegate, Oregon, the 3-acre riverfront lodge is situated between Grant’s Pass and Medford, near the historic town of Jacksonville. My husband and I…
[ad_1] Wedged into a steep canyon in the Mule Mountains of Southern Arizona, the picturesque former copper mining town of Bisbee was once the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. Today, it is best known for its lively arts and antique scene, as well as its LGBTQ-friendly nightlife. And while there are numerous…
[ad_1] When you move abroad, it’s a big, life-changing event, much more complicated than buying a new car or deciding whether to date someone or not. There are some similarities to both though decisions though: you have to find the place that speaks to you, that appeals to your heart. Each year I publish a…
