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By: Robin Subar My Dear Friends, Like you, Machu Picchu was on my bucket list. However, I never gave much thought to the other offerings of Peru. I need to share, so I’ve given you my top five reasons to visit. The Food! For us foodies, did you realize that the world’s five best restaurants […]
Hi friends, This is a place where you come to get lost! Old Florida comes to mind when thinking about this coastal town only an hour and a half north of the metropolis of Miami. More than that image those words stir up, there is a sense of place here. I drove up Interstate 95 […]
Words: Ann Marie Scheidler Photo credit: Blue Lagoon Iceland I think it’s every woman’s dream to take a dip in the fountain of youth, and if she’s willing to travel to Iceland, she may get the chance. Iceland is the home to the Blue Lagoon—a natural aquatic wonder that has left locals and tourists alike—spellbound. […]
Dear Wanderlust Friends, My heart’s been craving uncharted destinations lately, which is why I opted for a trip to the Florida Panhandle – instead of the obvious Miami route — when venturing to the sunshine state. I want to let you in on a hidden gem that I so happily fell upon during my travels […]
Letter from London I’ve always dreamt of London. The history, the culture, the shopping, and as of late… the food. Being from North America I often heard that Britain wasn’t known for its edible offerings. Save for a few of the big-name chefs like Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver, London was a […]
Letter from Tanzania Dear day dreamer, Do you remember when you were a teenager, you wondered if you would ever see faraway places with peoples still practicing ancient ways? Do you recall how you pictured yourself in the savannas of East Africa, tracking animals, so close to lions you could see the steam from their […]
Letter from the Cotswolds Dear friends, If you’ve had the pleasure of visiting England, I expect you’ve been to London and Oxford, and possibly Salisbury, York, and Bath. But how much of the countryside have you seen? It is, after all, this “green and pleasant land” which so inspired William Blake and became forever part […]
A Letter From North America: Prince Edward County, Canada By Megan Honan Dear Friend, I want to let you in on a little well-kept secret called Prince Edward County. Just a mere two hours from Toronto lies a tiny, hidden island bursting with lush wineries and upscale retreats. It’s also my frequent home away from […]
Letter from Europe – Verona, Italy Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. Buongiorno, Whether you studied the play in school, or watched Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes fall hopelessly in love on the […]
Dumela rra! Or, to any ladies reading this, dumela mma. I’m in the southern African country of Botswana, and although there are more than 20 languages spoken here, I’ve settled on greeting you in the national one, Setswana. Thankfully, English is an official language, too. Botswana is the most exclusive safari destination in Africa; consequently […]