When everyday life starts to feel repetitive, and a change of scenery is long overdue, it’s easy to understand why Tenerife continues to attract visitors from around the world. As the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, Tenerife has built a reputation as a popular holiday destination that combines sunshine, natural beauty and convenience. While travel
Sometimes a weekend trip is all it takes to start imagining a new life somewhere else. If you’re traveling with your dog, you’ll quickly discover why the most dog-friendly US cities stand out from the rest. These destinations offer dog-friendly hotels, parks, walkable neighborhoods, outdoor dining, and welcoming communities where dogs are part of everyday
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein is known for its alpine landscapes and medieval castles. Unbeknownst to most, Liechtenstein’s history centers on wine. This sixth-smallest country in the world has a winemaking tradition dating back more than 2,000 years. With a handful of vineyards along the Rhine Valley, Liechtenstein produces small
From the blazes of saving a property to the bold flavors he crafted in the kitchen, Coby Bailey brought his unique story to The Great American Recipe. Known for his leadership as a fire chief, Bailey discovered that the same discipline, creativity, and calm-under-pressure mindset required on the job translates to cooking. What began as
The story of Betty Reid Soskin melds with the history of women, especially Black women. Her life experiences shaped her character and a very eclectic career, from a file clerk to the music business, to a community leader, and ultimately a park ranger. During her career with the National Park Service, Betty Reid Soskin showed
Women’s History Month is a time to focus on legendary women like Julia Morgan. In the early twentieth century, when men dominated the field of architecture, Morgan broke barriers to become the first licensed woman architect in California. Famous for her innovative designs, meticulous engineering, and lasting landmarks, including the renowned Hearst Castle, Morgan made
In 2025, my travel adventures took me to Lafayette, Paso Robles, El Dorado County, Amador County, New York, Concord, Livermore, Santa Maria, and Morgan Hill. I traveled both virtually and in person. Enjoy my 2025 travel year-in-review as I continue to broaden my horizons by exploring new places. My travel plans were more limited because,
The colors of fall make Ashland Oregon, and the Rogue Valley wine region awe-inspiring and a place to either dream of visiting or to place on your bucket list of places to visit. Such was the case when I visited the area last fall. Nature is at its glory at that time of year, but
The Santa Ynez Valley lies between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the San Rafael Mountains. Its landscape recalls its agricultural roots, which include pastures for raising cattle and horses. This area is recognized as the land of the Chumash. Today, vineyards dot the countryside. The fertile soils contribute to the rise of the farm-to-table dining
My first cruise occurred in 1969, when, as a teenager, my family took Princess Cruises to the Mexican Riviera on the Princess Italia. We boarded the Italia again for a cruise to Alaska the following year. Fast-forward about 50-plus years, and I enjoyed a cruise on the Discovery Princess. A lot has changed from Princess