The captivating isle of Lesvos - the third largest in Greece - lies nestled close to the Western coast of Turkey. Steeped in tradition, it is strewn with significant geological monuments, historic archaeological sites, medieval castles, Byzantine monasteries, and traditional villages. Not to mention its...
The first ever Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF) is fast approaching and we are very excited to see the pouring of art and creative that this will bring to our city. It was about time for Vancouver to get up to speed on urban art and...
There are few greater things in life than being able to explore a new far off place and have all senses opened to the experience. For me, Marrakech, Morocco was one such place. Travel reviews of the country’s capital city often paint a cautionary picture,...
Two years ago I wrote this mini-essay about Why Traveling Matters published on the Huffington Post. I re-read it and remember why I was motivated to write it. I wanted to express why traveling is so important not only to me but to anyone who travels, why...
Working in the travel industry can generate a lot of misconceptions on what the job truly entitles. Often, people outside of the business see travel writers as being in permanent vacation mode and, although it comes with great perks, it also requires big sacrifice. This is...
Photos by: David Benhaim The word about Sayulita is spreading like wildfire. Once a tranquil fishing village, today Sayulita is fast becoming one of Mexico’s hottest vacation spots. The charming little and still underdeveloped town has captured the hearts of many and attracts tourists looking for...
When I started wearing the ADAY Hail Yes trackpants my life changed. I can't stress enough how awesome they are, the fabric is very light, fresh, resistant, quick to dry, comfortable and stretchy, which makes a good case for a multi-purpose piece. From a pilates class to...
Written by Susan Block Photos by beall + thomas photography Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Eastern Tennessee, Blackberry Farm boasts much more than it's own farm. It’s a full-fledged resort with 68-spacious cottages, two restaurants, its own creamery, bakery, brewery, wellness center and endless...
I recently started using the Vasa Blå earphones from Sudio, a company from Stockholm, Sweden that produces different style of earphones with great design and excellent sound quality. The premise is to transform people's perception of these devices from being an electronic product to become a wearable accessory...
In recent years, the Honolulu artistic community has seen a flourishing in its craft. Local designers have launched their own brands and young creatives have returned from their time away to create new and exciting things that are shaping the way the community is growing....