Destinations

Helsinki Samba Carnaval

Are you ready for some samba, you know, colorful costumes and feathers in every color of the rainbow?  No, I’m not talking about heading to Brazil, that’s way too predictable. Everyone knows that Brazilians are experts at the samba – skimpily clad dancers and lots of hip swaying – but … Read more

Helsinki: World Design, 2012

If you’re thinking of passing on Helsinki this winter as out of the way and too cold, you’re definitely not keeping your New Year’s resolution to be a more trend-setting traveler. In fact, you’re falling way behind the curve. Finland’s capital has been a design hothouse for longer than most … Read more

Sibafest 2012

Finland is alive with the sound of music, and with quite a variety of music to boot: opera, classical, rock, folk, jazz … you name it, Finland’s jamming out to it this week during its biannual Sibafest. It is an incredible event in Finland, showcasing not only some of its … Read more

A Tale of Two Sides

A land of diversity, of beautiful contradictions that must be seen to be believed.

Miami, Florida

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Skiing the Rockies

In Colorado, people have been skiing for over 150 years, beginning with the miners who figured out it was the best way to get around in a place where snow covered the ground most of the year. In fact, until the railroads arrived, even the mail was delivered on skis. … Read more

Samoa’s Polynesian Culture

[wide][/wide] Call Samoa the country of sarongs. On this group of nine volcanic islands, about 2,600 miles southwest of Hawaii in the South Pacific, even the police wear what are called lava-lava instead of pants. First colonized by Germans as German Samoa, then controlled by New Zealand at the start … Read more

Niagara Falls, Canada & NY

Everyone has a wish list of places that they want to see and Niagara Falls was always on mine. After way too many years of just considering it, my husband and I finally decided to just do it.  Situated about 400 miles from New York and approximately a 7 hour … Read more

Chiapas, Mexico – More than a Beach

With contributions by Victoria Markus On a map it’s easy to see that Mexico is hugged by the Pacific Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf where stunning beaches line the coastline. Coupled with a temperate climate and steady sunshine, tourists and vacationers alike flock to those sandy shores. … Read more

Get Your Euro-Groove On!

If you’ve ever felt like getting away to Paris but only had a weekend to do it, consider a trip to her North American cousin in Quebec, Canada … Montreal. If the city is only on your radar and not on your checklist, it’s time to take action. Montreal defines … Read more

Kauai, Hawaii

  Once in a while everyone needs to get away from the everyday grind and all the responsibilities that go with it but it’s rare that we actually go “off the grid” and just get lost. Part of the problem with taking a true vacation is that there is a … Read more

Touring Cognac, France

Just as Champagne only comes from France’s Champagne region, Cognac only comes from Cognac, an area in the country’s scenic southwest corner. And one of the main producers of this famed French brandy is Hennessy, in operation since 1765. Not knowing much about Cognac and always being intrigued by vineyards … Read more

Miami Art Week

Want to know what happened during Miami Art week 2011. This is your pre-planning guide for 2012.