How does taking time for yourself benefit your work? Like many people, I travel extensively for work. I am responsible for meeting with constituents and welcoming guests to events around the world. How do I connect with the place I am visiting, and with the people I represent in each city? I take 45 minutes […]
Are frogs and toads the same? I was wandering down by the edge of the water with my son. We were skipping rocks and having a great time. Then he asked me one of those questions that I had never really thought about… “Are frogs and toads the same thing?” Now I knew that they […]
find a rink near you and choose the correct skates Ice skating is a fun way to spend an afternoon. In some cities, you can skate all year round and in others, rinks pop up for the winter holidays. One can also skate outside on a frozen pond but this takes a seasoned pro to […]
Artists share their work with travelers How many times have you been walking through an airport and noticed the art in display cases and on the walls, but just hurried on by? While some of the art installations in airports are by local students, others are commissioned works by professional artists. In Charleston, SC travelers are […]
Spend time at a historic hotel Visiting a grand hotel during the holidays is a wonderful way to celebrate the season. The decorations vary from holiday to holiday, and each hotel has its own style and design. Many hotels will have spas, outdoor activities, nearby shopping and of course, great food at their restaurants. Living […]
Hotel lobby chandeliers tell my family that I have arrived safe and sound Traveling for business can be exciting but one is still far away from family and friends. A fun way to say that you have arrived at your hotel is to snap a photo of the lobby chandelier and send a quick text […]
Find the best fall leaf color near you The days are getting shorter and the nights a getting colder. Leaves on the deciduous trees are turning from their summer green to an assortment of yellow, orange and red. As the chlorophyll in the leaves begins to break down, the green color disappears and the pinks, […]
A trip to the Orchid Garden in Singapore Singapore is absolutely beautiful. I have been three times but I haven’t really even seen this amazing island country in Southeast Asia. Each time, I have been on a business trip with little time to explore the island. On my last trip to Singapore, I made sure […]
Picking apples at a farm near you It’s apple season and there are orchards and markets across the country overflowing with apples. There are pies to be made, apple butter to cook and harvest festivals to attend. Before you bite into that next apple, here’s a bit about its history: The apple tree originated in […]
Trail hiking and fishing in Virginia One of the great things about the Charlottesville, Virginia area is the variety of outdoor activities that are available. We have mountains to hike, rivers to raft and beautiful state and local parks to explore. Walnut Creek Park is one of the many gems in the countryside that you […]