When Nevada Tourism offered me the chance to visit several cities near Reno, I jumped at the opportunity. Other than Las Vegas, I was unfamiliar with the state and looked forward to visiting Western Nevada for several days. Each of these cities is in close proximity to Reno yet has diverse topography and cultures —…
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Damiana Liqueur: Herbal Aphrodisiac or Urban Legend?
Before departing on a recent trip to La Paz, Mexico, I heard about a mythical spirit called damiana liqueur.Always interested in herbal remedies and tinctures, I was eager to taste and learn more about this liqueur made from the damiana plant that grows well in Baja California Surâs desert climate. Itâs said that the damiana…
How to Throw Out Your Phone on a Summer Road Trip
When you go on your summer vacation, can you also take a vacation from your smartphone? Can you give Facebook and Instagram a rest and enjoy conversing with the people around you rather than constantly scrolling, posting, and checking for comments from your legion of followers? Critics of chronic users of smartphones and social media…
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico – Itinerary
Tucked away on the eastern side of the Baja California Sur, an approximately two-hour drive north of Cabo San Lucas, travelers will find La Paz. This charming destination is ideally situated along the peaceful waters of the Sea of Cortez. Named âthe worldâs aquariumâ by renowned French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau, it is considered one…
Discover Virginia by Train on the Northeast Regional
From Prince William County to Hampton, explore a variety of history and food in these five Virginia cities. Amtrakâs Northeast Regional train runs daily from Boston to Washington D.C., and south of D.C. through Virginia. With multiple departures daily, itâs an ideal mode of transportation to visit several Virginia cities along the route. Begin your…
East meets West at the Isha Institute of Inner-Sciences in McMinnville, Tennessee
The Isha Yoga Center, established under the aegis of Isha Foundation, is set at the base of the Velliangiri Mountains in southern India. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, often referred to as Sadhguru, is an Indian yogi, mystic, and author. He founded the Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization which offers Yoga programs around the world and is…
The Places I’ve Been
Four years of travel selfies. Click the links to learn more and plan your vacation to these delightful destinations. 2018 Blue Bonnets & Wildflowers – Fredericksburg, Texas Outdoor Adventures – Chattanooga, Tennessee Chicago by Train – Chicago, Illinois Sporting and Adventure – Kansas City, Kansas Islands & Lighthouses – Door County, Wisconsin Playtime – Indian…
Tennessee Tourism Adds New âColor Blindâ Viewfinders Statewide to Enable More Travelers to Enjoy the Colors of Fall
Specially Equipped Viewfinders Installed at 11 Locations Across Tennessee  First Introduced in October 2017, Tennesseeâs specially equipped viewfinders enabled thousands of color-blind visitors to âseeâ the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains in peak fall foliage for the first time. Images of color-blind travelers experiencing the brilliant fall colors for the first time…
The Ultimate Guide to West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is one of the lesser-known of the three cities in the South Florida metropolitan area. Miami, is, well, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale has beaches and boats. West Palm Beach is a nice middle ground, with all the attractions of city life while also being home to a more down-to-earth community. Those of…
3 Days in Door County, Wisconsin-Itinerary
Day 1 Check-in Open Hearth Lodge. Start with Breakfast at the White Gull InnâIt could be a story from modern-day Silicon Valley: a middle-aged professional gives up his lucrative practice and moves to a quaint village to become an innkeeper. Except that it happened in 1896. Now owned by Jan and Andy Coulson, The White Gull…
