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Thursday, 03 May 2012 09:21

African Safari Adventure

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Goodness reaches out. She extends her hand in welcome, her handshake soft, tentative, her skin, as lovely, raw and wind-scraped as the land around her. I like her already. Goodness is her name. She is…
Thursday, 03 May 2012 09:17

Lost and Found in Chicago

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I stood in front of the Buddha statue at the Art Institute of Chicago and learned something new and profound, something that resonated deep within. “Aha,” I thought to myself. “Now I understand the Buddha’s message.”…
Saturday, 31 March 2012 19:59

Charlottesville: In Pursuit of Happiness

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The ghost of Thomas Jefferson presides in the rolling hills around Charlottesville—under the eaves of Monticello, beside the slopes of Barboursville Vineyards, on horseback in the woods of Oakland Farms, and around the Rotunda of…
Sunday, 18 March 2012 20:07

Extraordinary New Orleans

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It’s no secret that New Orleans is one of my favorite cities. Its unique small-town vibe, cozy architecture, amazing restaurants, and soulful music make it a divine destination for anyone seeking an escape from the…
Tuesday, 13 March 2012 18:59

Ireland: Off Track

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Impressive, daunting, and vast, Europe’s capital cities can be overwhelming, especially to first-time visitors. Faced with a limited amount of time to explore, you feel stressed from the get-go just trying to fit in all…
Tuesday, 13 March 2012 18:37

Ireland: A Place with Heart

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Every place has a history, but in Ireland the past seems more tangible. Maybe it’s because the people still feel connected to the past, to the hardships and struggles their countrymen and women endured. But…
Monday, 06 February 2012 20:15

World-Class Cincinnati

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Whenever I travel, I always seek the unique qualities of a place. I taste its flavors, savor its smells, relish its sights, touch its monuments, and listen to its rhythm. And every place I visit…
Sunday, 05 February 2012 11:27

Artful Discoveries in Taos

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His name was Michael. I met him in New Mexico on a drizzly night in spring. Standing in front of the Taos Inn dressed in a cook’s apron, he was puffing on a smoke before…
Sunday, 05 February 2012 11:17

Utah! Greatest Snow on Earth

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I stand near the top of a steep mountain in Utah. The scenery is stunning—white-capped mountains undulate toward the horizon, peppered by stands of dark green pines. Ridges and valleys ripple outward, like great swaths…
Sunday, 05 February 2012 11:05

Happy Endings in Seven Springs

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I’ve never skied in Switzerland. Yet as I zigzagged across the Alpine Meadow, my husband a few yards ahead of me, and looked around at the vast expanse of white snow studded here and there…
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