Author: Heather Cassell
Let There Be Laughter At The Wine Country Comedy Fest In Sonoma
Comedy is “what keeps you happy” it is “the spice of life,” said Wine County Comedy Fest co-founder Lisa Pidge who has “the ultimate standup comedy experience in wine country” happening this weekend.
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Cuckoo Callay Serves Up A Creative And Delicious Breakfast
Needless to say, being caffeinated in Sydney is a good thing. Excellent coffee is one of the things the city prides itself on, so much so, Starbucks is difficult to find because locals simply don’t frequent the American coffee chain. That’s how good the coffee is with fast service and food only increases the experience.
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Women Mourn The Man: Anthony Bourdain
The Women Who Graced Anthony Bourdain’s Presence To Those Closest To Him Remember The Revered Celebrity World Traveler Who Brought Venturing Down Unfamiliar Paths And Eating Foreign Foods Into The World’s Livingrooms by Heather Cassell It was the first story on my roommate’s and my phones’ newsfeed Friday morning. My first thought was, this is […]
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Rise Travel Helps Women Travel With A Purpose
“We have to step outside of our comfort zones,” Christian, who described herself as an “armchair activist,” told the Columbus Monthly. “We have to get up and move and make change because if we don’t do that, then change will happen and it won’t be in the ways that we want.”
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Ellen and Portia’s African Adventure
The fund was a gift Portia, 45, gave to Ellen for her 60th birthday on her show, “The Ellen Show,” in February.
The comedian said it was “the best gift,” as she burst into tears.
“She understands me because that is the best gift that anybody could have given me,” she added quoting from Portia’s wedding vow, “It’s good to be loved. It’s profound to be understood.”
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Portland: The Story Of A Rose And A City
The story of how Portland became the City of Roses is an exciting one and a sad one all at the same time.
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4 Spectacular And Delightful Summertime Flower Shows Worth The Trip
Flowers have been an attraction for people from all over the world for centuries, starting in the 17th century with the knot gardens and hedge mazes in Europe.
Today, is no different with thousands of garden and flower shows that blossom in the spring. Despite Memorial Day signaling the beginning of summer, spring isn’t over yet.
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America Land Of The Great American Summer Vacation
Americans value spending time with their friends and families (48 percent) while getting a change of scenery and learning about different cultures (45 percent) while traveling. Relaxing (39 percent) was the third reason for traveling, the survey found.
A world away from Europeans who put relaxation (54 percent) on the top of their list of reasons to get away.
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First-Ever Pride of the Americas Coming To Fort Lauderdale
“Greater Fort Lauderdale has been at the forefront of LGBT+ sensitivity and issues for decades and we look forward to continuing to lead the way by bringing together experts for this important and thought-provoking event,” Richard told eTurbo News.
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Enticing A New Generation To Las Vegas
“Las Vegas’ release of ‘Only Vegas Moments’ is a cutting-edge approach to create culturally relevant global tourism,” John Tanzella, president and CEO of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, said in the May 22 news release from the LCVCA. “’Now & Then’ is a perfect example of the inclusive environment that awaits all travelers in the destination.”
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How To Plan A Fun And Affordable Dream Vacation
Girls That Roam has some tips on how to afford to seize your summer days and create memories that will last a lifetime without breaking the bank.
Get sand between your toes sipping cocktails. Backpack through Europe. Party late into the night. Volunteer at an organization somewhere in the world. Where ever your vacation dream is, go for it. You earned it. Don’t waste those vacation days you worked so hard for.
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Summer Vacation Not On The Itinerary For Many Americans This Year
Nearly half of Americans, 49 percent, don’t have any summer vacation plans, the financial advice website found in a survey conducted earlier this month.
Only 36 percent of respondents who get paid vacation days plan to use all of them this year. About 13 percent of workers with paid time off don’t intend to use any vacation days, according to the survey.
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