By Jamie Edwards Grey Knotts, Broom Fell, Troutbeck Tongue, and Harrison Stickle. No, these aren’t characters from the fantastical Harry Potter series of books. These are illustrious names of ravines, peaks, and hills in the majestic Lake District of England. Towns and villages …
By Jamie Edwards Simply stated, a ‘Bucket List’ is a collection of goals, dreams, and experiences a person hopes to achieve in their lifetime. It stems from the old English idiom—kick the bucket. Understandably, there are those who shy away from this term …
Congratulations on making it through January! How are you doing with your resolutions? Dryuary? Meh. Yeah…us, too. The long dark days of winter can be draining. Not to mention the long dark days of the global pandemic: fatigue, exhaustion, malaise, weight gain, bad …
by Jamie Edwards I try to avoid the word ‘perfect’ when I write. It’s deliberate, as there really is no perfect. Perfect can set us up for failure, and often does. Whether I’m writing about a meal, a bottle of wine, or a …
by Jamie Edwards It’s only early December but I feel a little voice in the back of my head saying if I don’t jump on spring break soon, it’s going to get away from me. Who wants to think about spring break when …
by Jamie Edwards I used to wonder if there were people out there, like me, who wanted to eat their way through a new city or country? People who seek out a region’s local delicacies to experience flavors and spices that aren’t used …
by Eric Hrubant Luxury travel isn’t just my business, it’s my passion. I have many business trips and vacations in the works over the next two years: South Beach in Miami, the Côte d’Azur in France, Malibu, and Queens, New York to see my …
by Eric Hrubant I love Sonoma County, California. Located just 60 miles north of San Francisco, you’ll find temperate weather, magnificent wine, decadent dining and tons of outdoor fun. The region is open and locals are enthusiastically anticipating your arrival. If you’re looking …
by Jamie Edwards With travel in a temporary state of flux, I have been finding comfort in my travel memories. These memories come in various forms. From funny stories re-enacted over Sunday night dinners, to photo albums I have painstakingly created over the …
by Jamie Edwards Provence has its own aura, its own colorful, prismatic vibe. It is all too easy to fall in love with the hilltop villages, most with stone church steeples punctuating a cobalt blue sky. To fall for the iconic lavender fields, …
