Several years ago, I was invited by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to attend a Travel Mart followed by a familiarization trip through Isaan, Northeast of Thailand.
Unbeknownst to me, an adventure awaited, as I travelled on this off the beaten path. The mystique, magic and mystery evoked by the resplendent Khmer temples dotting the landscape, a navigation for the Cambodians, left me wondering if I was in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Read MoreShortly after acquiring Santa Catalina Island in 1919, William Wrigley, Jr. began to leave his thump print on his beloved isle. On July 1, 1920, Wrigley opened the Atwater Hotel dedicated to his daughter-in-law, Helen Blanche Atwater Wrigley who married Phillip Wrigley, Wrigley’s son, on March 26, 1918.
Read MoreWhile Southern California may not enjoy the traditional “seasons” many in colder climates look forward to, the blessings of sunshine and warm temperatures make this a joyous place to celebrate outdoors. Few settings rival the pristine patch of Los Angeles coastline along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, home to the beautiful Terranea Resort.
Read MoreExperts say that you form immediate, vivid impressions of someone during the first three seconds you encounter them. Then, in the next five minutes, you add more data to those first impressions. This happens in person and even on Zoom.
Read MoreFinding your perfect forever love is as important as finding the right job. Yet, we spend much more time and energy finding the right job, which makes us happy during the day. But what about nights, weekends and vacations? We deserve to be happy then too.
Read MoreDo you believe the Loch Ness Monster exists? Or, perhaps, do you feel the whole thing’s a tourist gimmick to boost seeing the sights in Scotland? “Nessie” has always intrigued me so when (a few years ago) the Scottish Tourist Board invited me on a travel media press trip to that country, I shouted “Aye.”
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Read MoreWe are finally stepping into the deepest magic and mystery of autumn with Scorpio season. Halloween draws near, and the invitation to plumb our own depths is tantalizingly extended. For millennia, this time of year has represented the same thing for many cultures across the globe – the dying away of things. In fact, Halloween itself originates in the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain (sow-en), which in Gaelic simply means “summer’s end.” It was a time to give thanks for the final harvest, reap its remaining bounty, and clear away the fallen fruits and dried leaves for burning. Our own lives follow this pattern of planting, growth,
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Read MoreRancho Palos Verdes, California — When everything shut down over the summer, Peninsula High School alumni Alex Fantappiè ’18 and Matt Hashimoto ’18 decided to spend their extra time at home trying to create something that would make the community grow stronger during these difficult times.
Read MoreMaya Angelou once said, “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But People will never forget how you made them feel.” This is most certainly true in my field and Intuitive Touch Massage and Wellness does just that. Our clients feel rejuvenated, energized, relaxed and pain or tension is dramatically decreased. How do we do this? Here are just a few of the body work therapies we offer.
Read MoreNovember is the big national and regional election month in the U.S.A., this year with Presidential candidates among other political offices on the ballot. Films pertaining to the back room and front page antics of government provide historical reference, provide insight, can be amusing, as if the “real thing” isn’t that, and provocatively entertaining from “Mr. Smith” to “Betty Boop” enjoy the plethora of politics at the movie!
Read MoreSome say you become like those with whom you spend the most time. This can be debilitating or nourishing. If they are negative and abusive, they can bring you down faster than a kick in the gut. If they are positive and supportive, it’s a smile in your heart. So, who do you spend the most time around?
Read MoreSince we couldn’t plan a big 70th birthday backyard bash without getting the electricity and water turned off, my husband Jim and I decided to do something really different. Once a well-kept secret, The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort located in Solvang, CA in the San Ynez valley, is a high-end destination for families, couples or individuals with plenty of down-home activities.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about interviewing yourself? Sure, that may sound preposterous or hey, even zany, but it’s the curiosity factor that intrigues me.
Read MoreThe elegant doors to the prestigious Taj Campton Place in San Francisco are finally open! Waiting impatiently in the kitchen of Spice Route, is Merlin Executive Chef Srijith Gopinath! I can envision him sprucing up his kitchen with fresh spices, best raw ingredients discovered at the Farmers Markets as his genius mind is concocting new dining experiences.
Read MoreOn a recent Sunday morning, standing in line at my favorite lettuce stand at the Farmers Market I noticed a woman wearing a T-shirt with a slogan that made me do a double-take. It wasn’t brazen or profane, it didn’t lean politically right or left, and it wasn’t shamey. It simply read, “I’ll do me, you do you.”
Read MoreOctober is typically harvest time, especially in the wine country of California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys. As the season shifts from summer to autumn, with brilliant amber, gold colors it’s also a time of spooky themes with tales of witches, goblins and Jack O’Lanterns culminating with long-standing tradition in the USA “All Hollows Eve” often celebrated Halloween Day October 31
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