Alaska, the 49th State of the Union, Land of the Midnight Sun and the Last Frontier is calling adventurous souls like a siren, beckoning them to discover it’s beauty – from the rugged snow-capped mountain peaks to the miles of ocean shoreline to the small towns and villages that far outnumber populated metropolises.
Biosphere 2: Would you isolate yourself for Space Age Research?
Biosphere 2, a scientific research center that at first glance, makes you feel like you are on the set of the 1968 film Space Odessy. Located in Oracle, Arizona – this small off-the-beaten-path town is aptly named for the 40-acre research campus. Oracles are said to be a deity that reveals hidden knowledge, usually through…
Fig Rhubarb Rum Chutney Recipe
I came across this recipe during one of my trips to Scotland. I was meandering the streets of Edinburg exploring shops and second-hand stores when I discovered a cookbook about modern ways with traditional recipes. I modified the recipe to fit flavors and ingredients that are more readily found in the United States. Print…
Golf Louisiana’s Audubon Trail: Help Maintain a Biodiverse Ecosystem
Fore! Songbirds are singing and whistling; the sky is a deep fresh blue with fluffy white clouds, I am standing to the side of the green letting another group play through. I am not in the zone today – unless mulligans are a zone. As I wait, I think about where I am and how…
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Tarpon Springs – A Slice of Greece in Florida
Tarpon Springs, Florida – A mear 30 minutes drive North West of Tampa off US Highway 19 is a seaside haven that makes you feel like you have been transported to a Grecian fishing village from the 1900s.
Dairy-free Keto Ice Cream Recipe
Dairy-Free Keto Ice Cream Recipe Print Recipe Dairy-free Keto Vanilla Ice Cream This dairy-free keto vanilla ice cream is so rich and smooth you will swear it is made with heavy cream. Prep Time1 hrCook Time1 hrFreeze2 hrsTotal Time4 hrs Course: DessertKeyword: chocolate, dairy free, ice cream, keto, vanilla Servings: 2 quarts Author: Donna…
Haunted Hotel of New Orleans – do you dare?
Haunted Hotel, THE Haunted Hotel situated at 623 Ursulines in New Orleans oldest and most infamous neighborhoods – the French Quarter – just celebrated its centennial birthday.
Empty Nest: What to do
What to do and Expect with your empty nest The time is coming – you know it – the empty nest. You are so engrossed with preparing for senior year – there are scholarship applications to fill out, colleges to decide on, financial planning, gowns, caps, yearbooks – the list feels endless and overwhelming at…
Margarita, Margarita: An Ode To The Cocktail With Recipe
Margarita, Margarita, oh how sweet thy nectar is. No matter if you are pale as the absinthe fairy or bright blue like the ocean waves you seem to be an everpresent
Volcano Winery: For the Love of Grapes and Guava
Hawaii – a land steeped in the ancient lore of Pele, a volcano goddess with a passionate and fiery temperament. One legend states that when Pele is angry lava flows from her in great molten streams destroying everything in its path leaving a desolate moonscape waiting to be reborn.
Big Island Hawaii Itinerary: winery, volcano, and hippie farmers market
Big Island Hawaii itinerary – Tucked in a corner of tropical paradise surrounded by hardened black rolling lava fields is Hale Hau’oli’, a towering artistic eco-villa Airbnb with a surreal view of the Kalapana lava flow.
Romantic Getaways For Couples in the US
Romantic getaways are fabulous to reconnect with the love of your life. They are a way to make Valentine’s Day extend beyond one day. Here are five ideas for small-town romantic getaways to help you start planning a sizzling weekend retreat.
Luxury Boutique Hotel in San Antonio: Hotel Gibbs
Located in San Antonio, just steps from the Alamo Mission and Riverwalk is the Hotel Gibbs. Built in 1909, this family owned luxurious, art-deco building is one of San Antonio’s first high-rise buildings.
Vodka Distillers Artisan Style: Black Eyed Keeps It Local With Aggicircles
Not all vodka distillers are the same or use the same techniques. Black Eyed Vodka is a new ultra-premium, artisan 100% Texas distilled vodka. What makes this vodka unique from others are the ingredients. They are the only known distillery in the world that uses black-eyed peas.
Best Travel Gear: 11 must haves not on other lists
My uncle would always say, “having the right tool for the job, makes all the difference in the world”. That is so true! As an avid traveler, this is a list of some of the best travel gear that I have found and are my favorite go-to items I always keep in my carry-on.
Macaron vs Macaroon: The Art of French Baking
You open the door to walk into the shop. A luxurious fragrance of freshly baked croissants and cinnamon sprinkled muffins greets your senses. Your mouth starts to water. Welcome to Bisous Bisous, a patisserie shop so French you want to say Bonjour!
Holiday Canal du Midi cruise
The Canal du Midi, a silky pale green liquid ribbon that slowly meanders connecting the Mediterranean port city of Sète to Toulouse is one of the most notable and oldest inland waterways of Europe still in use. The lofty dream of engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet to create a direct passage between the Mediterranean Sea and the…
Canal du Midi Guide: A Must Read For Cruising
Cruising the Canal du Midi is a bucket list destination for empty nesters wanting to enjoy the French countryside, sipping wine and eating artisan cheese at a relaxed, unhurried pace, away from crowds. This guide to cruising the Canal du Midi will help you plan your bucket list vacation.