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As I stood there hugging a Rudraksha tree on the grounds of the Kauai Hindu temple and monastery as if to pass on the year and a half’s worth of stress into this sacred tree, something in me seemed to shift. And to think we had not even planned a Read More …
While the white structure is Moorish in design, once you enter the lobby at Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea there is no denying that you are in Maui. Huge windows framing the palm trees and the pathway to the beach, and the bright and breezy open-air lobby filled with Polynesian art Read More …
Looking for fun things to do in Austin, Texas? Austin is not just the state capital of Texas, it is also the Live Music Capital of the World! It has more live music venues per capita than anywhere else in the nation. The city has a huge creative community that Read More …
Featuring sweeping city views with floor-to-ceiling windows and plush amenities like Stearns & Foster pillow-top mattresses, Le Labo bath products, Fairmont Austin is our home away from home when we are in Austin. The 37-story hotel towers feature 1,048 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including 60 suites. I love Read More …
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the US and hiking is the number-one activity here. You don’t have to be climbing a 14er or embarking on day long hikes at RMNP, you can be just walking on the easy trails around peaceful lakes Read More …
From colorful wall-sized paintings depicting a retro postcard to pun-y & funny ones — here are some of the best murals in Austin. Included are some iconic murals, cool, colorful and Instagrammable murals in Austin. Stop by on your next visit to snap an Instagram photo of one of these Read More …
Planning a summer trip to Seattle? Don’t miss this epic day trip to spend some time outdoors among carpets of wildflowers – read on to discover some of the best hikes & things to do in Mount Rainier National Park. There are many hiking trails in Paradise, Longmire, Ohanapecosh, Sunrise, Read More …
Planning a weekend or a few days away from routine? There is plenty to do in historic Seattle, making it a great destination for a Girls Weekend Getaway trip. I have been wanting to visit the century-old public market houses, stalls, farmer’s shops, and flower markets at Pike Place Market and Read More …
For many people, the mention of Arizona elicits pictures of a dry, desolate desert with minimal attractions to offer. However, this is too far from the truth. While it’s true that the weather here can get quite hot, reaching an average of 110.5°F (43.6°C) in late June, this doesn’t make Read More …
Glass sculptures in brilliant colors and unbelievable shapes dazzle at the Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum in Seattle. The long-term exhibition which has been open since 2012, features eight galleries and a garden where the glass sculptures rival the flowers and lush greenery for attention. While I had been lucky Read More …
Maui is full of impressive natural wonders but one of the most stunning is Haleakala National Park. Seeing a Maui sunrise at Haleakala often tops the Hawaii bucket list. Beyond the popular sunrise, you can also experience a beautiful sunset, see the stars, moon, planets (and their moons) if you Read More …
You probably know that I never miss an opportunity to frolic in fragrant lavender fields and that is exactly what we did on the day we were visiting Haleakala. We stopped at Ali’i Kula Maui Lavender Farm in Upcountry for lavender scones, and coffee and were rewarded with beautiful gardens Read More …
Last week, I enjoyed attending a virtual cook along with the San Juan Islands, WA and fell in love with the slow-paced life, farm-to-table cuisine, and other wonderful things to do on the island. We cooked with culinary lavender provided by Plindaba Lavender Farm to make Laventini and a savory Read More …
Solvang meaning “sunny fields” in Danish, is a little town in California that you might want to visit if you are missing Europe. The Danish town of Solvang in California is charming and offers many sweet things to do — you can indulge in some authentic traditional Danish sweet treats Read More …
Locate in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen is a charming town in Georgia. We spent a day wandering the quaint town’s half-timbered storefronts and restaurants and sampling a few of the things to do in Helen, GA. With a big Bavarian influence, Helen looks like a German Read More …
We have close family living in Georgia and have found ourselves visiting Atlanta a few times with kids. Most days are spent indoors chatting and catching up with cousins but when we do get out of the house, here are some of our favorite things we like to do in Read More …