This article was updated on November 18, 2025. Reasons Why We Should Travel I was bitten by the travel bug when I was 18 years old and driving across the US from Pennsylvania to California. I saw a lot of the country: Memphis, Albuquerque, the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam, Hollywood, the Pacific Coast Highway,Read More
20 of My Most Memorable Travel Moments
20 of My Most Memorable Travel Moments This article was updated on January 5, 2026. Taking pleasure in travel is a given, but the intimate experiences when visiting a new place –– be it a major metropolitan city or small town –– make each journey unforgettable. I’ve experienced many memorable travel moments over the years.Read More
A New York Wine Tasting Party with Friends
Have You Tried New York Wines? I adore food and wine. I began drinking wine in my early twenties, but didn’t become a serious wine drinker until I tasted my first Cabernet Sauvignon at the age of 25. From that sip I was hooked, and knew that moment was only the beginning of whatRead More
Warm Up Winter with a Wine Tasting Party
Tired of winter? I feel you. Try hosting a wine tasting party. When the blistering cold has got you down, there’s nothing like a wine get-together to lift your spirits. Hosting friends is always fun for me, and it’s often enough to yank me from my winter slump, at least for an afternoon or evening.Read More
19 Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit Granada, Nicaragua
After my trip to Costa Rica last year, I knew I’d soon visit its northern neighbor. I had heard great things about Nicaragua from one of my guides in Tamarindo and started thinking about a visit months before I planned it. One thing that attracted me to Granada, Nicaragua, in particular, was the notion ofRead More
