As the world nears the climate change tipping point, learning how to reduce carbon footprint is becoming increasingly important on both a personal and collective level. While politicians wrestle with the question “What is climate change?” and debate the causes of climate change, most people can clearly see the harmful impact these changes are already…
When you drive to the entrance of the Fairmont Orchid, be sure you have your car windows down so you can hear the birds. After hours on a plane, they offer a fun unofficial welcome for your stay on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. When you pull into the hotel, you’ll understand why they sound so happy….
The woes of the world’s fresh water supply are proving increasingly problematic. Aquifers around the world are starting to dry up. Due to rising temperatures, snowpack is failing to provide enough sustainable surface supply. Municipal water sources in some cities have moved beyond questionable to full-on toxic. Because we all depend on H20 to live, learning how to…
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,…
Bend, in Central Oregon, is a hot bed of outdoor recreational activities. Our family has been coming to Bend since our children were toddlers. In fact, my husband and I bonded in college while skiing at Mount Bachelor. Bend offers something for couples, multi-generational travelers and the solo wanderer. We were pleased to learn of…
Visiting Europe in winter may not sound very appealing to some people. There are fewer hours of light, chilly temperatures and many attractions are closed. But depending on what you are looking for, winter may be a fantastic time to visit Europe. Besides, many European cities are best to visit in December. Best European cities to…
If you’re heading to New York City and plan on spending a lot of time in bustling (aka chaotic) Times Square, you can’t get any closer to the action than Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square. This contemporary high-rise opened in August 2023, and it’s the first of Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ new Tempo…
Getting your home organized is a popular New Year’s resolution. News outlets, magazines and department stores offer plenty of suggestions and products to help you cut down on the clutter and turn a chaotic home into a calm, tranquil haven. Yet while creating order in your living space can bring a great sense of…
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For those of you who wonder how is food in Budapest, let me tell you: Hungarians take their food very seriously, so finding good food in Budapest it’s not a problem. There are countless eateries, cafés, and bistros, all bragging about the excellent food they serve. However, finding quality traditional Hungarian restaurants in Budapest that…
