Touring Australia’s diverse continent typically includes snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef and driving through the famed Outback, but the country’s nearly 3 million square miles include some hidden gems, many of which are in Australia’s western territory. From vast desert to coastal cities, Western Australia has hiking for all talents. If you’re looking for … Continue reading Wild Getaways: Hiking Western Australia
It’s a common misconception that things to do in Las Vegas are usually reduced to buffets and casinos (and other gambles…). In fact, there’s a side to Las Vegas attractions that might make you a regular in no time.
Life’s responsibilities are no small task. Between work, school, finances, and family, it’s easy to understand how one can become to feel overwhelmed. There are healthy and enjoyable ways, however, to renew your energy and optimism. Yoga and meditation have both proven to have countless physical and emotional benefits. Yoga, for instance, helps protect your … Continue reading The 6 Best Yoga and Meditation Retreats In The World
If you want to experience nature’s most beautiful, head to Banff National Park. Located in Albert, Canada, it’s the country’s first national park. It started as a modest hot springs reserve and today serves as an unmatched mountain destination tucked away in the Canadian Rockies. Not only for mountain lovers, Banff National Park has something to … Continue reading Banff National Park: Canada’s Dream Getaway
It’s a general consensus that a proper Fourth of July celebration is spent with lakeside views, preferably lounging on warm, white sand. The exception, of course, is spending the day appreciating our country’s open spaces and preserved wilderness. If you’re making holiday plans, consider these lakes and the endearing small towns nearby. Lake Tahoe, California … Continue reading The Best Lakes in America for the Fourth of July
Move over millennial pink and sunshine yellow. Lavender—which may be derived from Latin “livere,” which means blueish—is the most soothing color on the spectrum. It includes light purples to pale pinks, which are feminine, youthful, and fresh, and blues to grays, which are luxurious, spiritual, and “grown-up”. A balance between fiery red and calm blue, it’s associated … Continue reading Fabulous Home Decor Finds in Lavender
Cheese has come a long way from the orange plastic stuff of school lunches. Throughout the United States, cheesemakers are whipping up flavorful goat cheeses, rich, sharp cheddars, mild bries, and so many more varieties. Whether you like your cheese straight up, on bread, with fruit or chocolate, or in creamy mac and cheese, there’s … Continue reading 6 US Destinations for Cheese Lovers
If there’s ever a season punctuated by flowers, it’s spring. After shaking off winter’s hold, nature has burst back into life with balmy weather, perfume clouds, and falling petals. Whether you’re interested in seeing the bulbs that have started peeking through the dirt, indulging in fruits and veggies that are straight from the vine, or getting … Continue reading These American Botanical Gardens Will Give You Spring Fever
Southwestern South Dakota is home to 244,000 acres of towering tawny pinnacles and buttes overlooking one of America’s largest protected prairielands. Established as a national monument nearly 80 years ago, the wind-ravaged, eroded formations were named “Mako Sica,” or “land bad,” by the Lakota Sioux Native Americans who reside primarily in the Dakotas. Badlands National … Continue reading Into the Badlands in South Dakota
The two greatest pleasures in this life might be lying in the sun on a beach in a bikini and sipping a soda michelada, and sitting in a steaming hot springs pool in the mountains while there’s snow on the ground. With a few added variables, thankfully the latter is very easy to achieve in … Continue reading 6 Unique Hot Springs in the US to Visit ASAP
