In 1983, like millions of others, I was glued to the television set watching the mini-series, “The Thornbirds“. The tragic love story, set in Australia, was full of beautiful scenery causing me to fall in love with not only the characters, but the country as well. I knew that one day I wanted to visit …
When people think of “New York” they usually think New York City, but there is so much more to the Empire State. I’m an Upstate New York girl myself—born and raised in the Finger Lakes—so I’m always anxious to introduce people to the less urban areas of the state, and one of my favorites is …
When it was disclosed that Prince William and Kate were off enjoying their honeymoon at a private villa on an island in the Indian Ocean, island vacations became an overnight sensation. Being curious, I too began investigating, searching for island destinations that might be worthy of a royal couple. Like Christopher Columbus before me, I …
The recent Royal wedding may have taken you back to childhood and the dream of being a princess and marrying a handsome prince. From the beautiful gown to the romantic setting, would-be brides often picture all the little touches that will make their wedding day a true fairy tale. For the past 20 years, there …
Now one of the most prosperous countries in the world, the garden island of Singapore began as a British trading port in 1819. Overcoming economic and political devastation, Singapore transformed itself within the past 40 years, offering low taxes for investors, creating a first-class infrastructure; all with a focus on stable government and multi-cultural acceptance. …
If you’re looking to escape the big city vibe of LA, San Luis Obispo County is a scenic three and a half hour drive up the coast making it close enough, yet far enough away, for a long weekend getaway. San Luis Obispo County includes the communities of Avila Beach, Cambria, Cayucos, Los Osos, Nipomo, …
When I wrote startup and the simple life a couple of months ago I set in motion a plan that would take me to a rural setting with the idea to create productive business relationships with locals hoping to capitalize on some of the ideas of this blog. Mostly on the idea that we urbanites …