Surprised by Greenland
Everyone seems to be familiar with the concept of Greenland being ironically named. That whole "Greenland is ice while Iceland is green" thing and all...and it is very true, and [...]
5 Unusual Trips of a Lifetime
Whether you're tracking polar bears across the tundra or the Big Five on safari, a unique journey alters your perspective of the world and your place in it. I love [...]
Charles Dickens Would Be Proud
Each year since 1978, Cow Palace (a giant arena just a few miles south of downtown San Francisco) transforms itself into an experience that will have you believing you somehow [...]
Sometimes, It’s the People
Ever since my first trip to Seattle to attend a conference when I was barely 20 years old, I have had a love affair with the Pacific Northwest. Rugged, mountainous, [...]
A Nonagenarian at Sea
Here's a beautiful look at a cruise experience from one of my favorite clients and guest-poster, George! When my 92-year-old Mom announced we should take a family trip, Mom, my [...]
Iceland’s Golden Falls
One of my best adventures of all time was an amazing trek through three uniquely awesome countries in the Northern Atlantic - Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. While I [...]
Calistoga Ranch Retreat
Once upon a time in October, my oldest friend Esther (a column writer who I probably should have had write this post) was coming to visit from Boston and, as per usual [...]
Introducing Alaska by Sea
My favorite guest poster, George, returned from a cruise to Alaska. I (Deb) used to live in Alaska, so the state holds a special and prominent place in my heart [...]