Crafting Experiences
Part 1 - Why am I getting these vaccinations? Oh no reason... On a safari, you try to spot the big five: Lions, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Water Buffalo Before you safari, consider the medical “big five:” Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, HEP A/B, Malaria pills. Now keep in mind: You are not necessarily going to need... Continue Reading →
We recently visited the Amalfi Coast with a group of friends. It was a wonderful getaway that requires planes, trains and automobiles to get there; but totally worth it. Logistics: We flew into Rome, took the train from the airport to Salerno (connecting through Roma Termini) and then took the ferry from Salerno to Amalfi.... Continue Reading →
As we embark on the start of the busy summer travel season, we thought we would share some valuable tips. If you find yourself saying one of the common phrases below, please read the tips prior to making that decision. 1) “I’ll just book the cheapest flight. If you ever find yourself looking up flights... Continue Reading →
Step 1: Stop and think about your personal definition of what it means to be “truly wealthy.” Take a few seconds to quietly think about it. Step 2: After thinking, take a sheet of paper and write down your definition of wealthy on one side. Have you written it down? Step 3: Now take a... Continue Reading →
We were on the phone with friends this week, helping them plan a trip to Ireland. It brought us back to our trip to Dublin last year for our anniversary and the group I brought there several years ago. The reason I first wanted to visit Ireland was a book “Round Ireland with a Fridge.”... Continue Reading →
In middle school, I decided to take French. I spent three years learning critical tips like the difference between Garçon and Garçon (one refers to a boy and one refers to a waiter). I also watched in-depth French instructional videos that helped me with the proper pronunciation of words like Fromage. Even as a young... Continue Reading →
We often read United Hemisphere magazine’s three perfect days series and thought we would do our own version for our visit to Barcelona. But to be honest, our definition of two perfect days in Barcelona requires a third day for recovery. It’s a recovery from a multitude of things, the great food, the wine, the... Continue Reading →
When we planned our trip to Barcelona, we initially thought about the sites we hoped to see and the nightlife we were excited to check out. But as we spoke to other people about their previous trips to Barcelona, no one recalled a specifically outstanding meal. It wasn’t that people thought the food was bad... Continue Reading →
This morning as I took a walk down Waikiki Beach, I noticed the crowd that surrounded me and the people walking by, seem to come from all around the world. I observed people being kind to each other, from mixed couples, to different nationalities and all sexual preferences. On the beach, everyone was equal. I... Continue Reading →