I don’t know about you but in today’s multi-tasking society where we’re always connected via smartphone, laptop and iPad, my mind never wants to turn off. It affects my sleep, energy level, attention span, personal interactions and mood. Does this happen to you? Would you like to unwind, de-stress and perhaps add to your longevity? […]
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Saturday’s Scene: Cultures Collide in Istanbul
Entering Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, I’m a bit confused. Christian and Muslim art are displayed side by side. Is this a cathedral or a mosque like Sultan Ahmed? The answer—now a state museum, the venerable building with a tumultuous history has served in both capacities. Emperor Justinian I ordered the construction of the massive […]
Top Five Camera Apps
It’s simply amazing how far photography has come over this digital age we’re living in, isn’t it? Not only can we all be decent photographers by using the thousands of camera choices out there; but now, we can impress the most discerning eye with just a click of our iPhones. (I’m looking at you, Instagram!) […]
Scenes from the road: Alaska Highway week one
While Alan and I are traveling on our Alaska Highway adventure (#YukonHo!), we’ll be posting weekly photo updates. Since time and internet connections are tight, we won’t waste any precious seconds introducing you to Alaska Highway Week One: The first leg of the road trip took us from Missoula, Montana to Republic, Washington. We made a […]
A Visit to Nara, Japan: One Giant Buddha and Lots of Hungry Deer
I’ve just returned from a two week adventure in Japan and I’m still trying to come to terms with everything we saw in this beautiful country. From the quiet chaos that is Tokyo to Kyoto’s 1,600 Buddhist temples, we found ourselves in a dizzying state of awed inspiration just about every single day. On most […]
Saturday’s scene: looking up in Istanbul
On a visit to the Blue Mosque—Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the official name—you’re going to get a neck ache. I guarantee it. How can you not? Looking at the intricately designed domed ceilings of this Istanbul, Turkey, landmark is practically addictive. Are you planning a cruise? Use our Luxury Cruise Travel Planning Guide to begin […]
YukonHo! on the Alaska Highway
Is driving the Alaska Highway on your bucket list? You might find it odd that the rugged road has been on my to-do list for several years, especially considering all this talk from me about being a travel princess. After all, camping and backpacking are just not my style, although I could go for a really nice […]
One Healthy Change: Get up and move
How many hours a day do you spend sitting? After reading August’s One Healthy Change a Month Challenge, you’ll understand why it’s so important to get up and MOVE. My guess is that you already know that sitting for too long is not your friend when it comes to maintaining or losing weight. But did […]
Painted Rocks Reservoir
On a drive up the West Fork of the Bitterroot River in our Montana backyard, Alan and I arrived for a first visit to Painted Rocks Reservoir State Park at just the right time. It was about 10:00 a.m., not a cloud in the sky and the reflections in the water took our breath away. […]