Sugar Beach is The Caribbean’s Ultimate Family Friendly Resort
Sugar Beach, St. Lucia—When my family heads off on a beach holiday, some of us want to do everything, and some of us want to do nothing. Usually, I want to do a little bit of something, then a whole lot of nothing. As it turns out, there is a place for families like us, where you can do absolutely everything, or absolutely nothing, at exactly the same time. Sugar Beach, St. Lucia seemed to find that fantastic balance of being a family-friendly resort, while...
This is winter in Finland. An Arctic Family Adventure.
“Winter in Finland? Are you crazy? Who does that?” Having been on the receiving end of these questions not long ago, I gave my answers heavy thought. ‘Yes.’, ‘Unclear.’, and ‘Me, apparently.’ I don’t have the stats on winter tourism in Finland. But, I can say with absolute certainty, that for those who crave unusual and adrenaline-filled adventures, winter in Finland is the place to go. Read on for details of our week of snow-filled adventures in the Arctic. Who knew there would be so...
Up for a Challenge? Why the Best Family Resort In Punta Mita is The Four Seasons.
Read on to discover the best family resort in Punta Mita— The Four Seasons. Punta Mita is the sun-soaked, palm tree-dotted peninsula in Mexico. And it's one of the most luxurious spots in Mexico. For The Love of Travel I love traveling to hidden, off-the-beaten-path, inaccessible, far-flung destinations. I love hotels that are boutique in size, blend seamlessly into the environment, and whose entrances are easily passed unnoticed. The Four Seasons Punta Mita is not one of those places. Yet, it is as close to...
20 amazing local things to do in Georgetown DC
What are the best things to do in Georgetown's historic neighborhood? Read on to discover the best shopping, dining, art, and more in one of the most beautiful parts of our nation's capital. I grew up in a small town in New Jersey. My earliest hometown memories include Pizza Hut, Friday night high school football games, and hanging out at Dairy Queen. I never gave much thought to my hometown as a destination; it was just where I happened to grow up. Fast-forward thirty years...
8 Amazing Gifts For Birders, Travelers, and Frequent Fliers
It's never the wrong time to buy a gift for the birder in your life. Do you have a birder in your life? A traveler? A traveler who likes to birdwatch? Look no further. A few of the best gifts for birders, travelers, and frequent fliers are summed up right here. On our honeymoon, my husband and I went to Africa on safari. The first morning in Tanzania, we woke at 6am to descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Just behind us in the jeep sat...
The Best of Ibiza, Unabashedly
“Aren’t you a little old for Ibiza?” became an ongoing refrain whenever I mentioned my upcoming trip. What is it about this island off the coast of Spain that prohibits anyone over a certain age from indulging? I was never much for clubbing. In my 20s, I started a career in advertising and drank beer in basement bars. In my 30s, I started a family and spent weekends changing diapers and craving sleep. When in my 40s, I moved to Tokyo and dragged stubborn toddlers...
About Me
ABOUT ME My name is Jamie Edwards. I’m the creator of I am Lost and Found—a website that inspires travel. I created this site to share experiences about the places I’ve been, hoping that it inspires others to travel, too.Why do I travel?One of my favorite authors sums it up best:“We travel for the same reason we read: to remind ourselves of the existence, and also the inexplicability, of other lives, to recognize ourselves within that which is foreign to us. We are one person when...
Who I Follow
WHO I FOLLOW We all have our people, the ones we go to when we need inspiration, recommendations, and advice. We also have our go-to brands. The ones we recommend to friends over and over. This page will highlight the people that inspire me, make recommendations to me, and advise me. It will highlight products and brands I use when I travel. I’m thrilled to share them with you.I hope I am Lost and Found is a place you go to get inspired. Watch this space....
The Most Inspirational (Non-Skiers) Guide To Stowe
I love to ski in Stowe. Ummm, let me rephrase that. I love to ski in Stowe when the sky is cloudless, cobalt blue, and the temperature is firmly north of 32 degrees. I love to ski when the slopes are blanketed in fresh powder and crowd-free. Because I despise early wake-ups, I usually don't hit the slopes until 9am. Then, I only ski until lunch because once I’ve devoured a cheeseburger and fries, I’m as active as a lioness after a kill. You can...
How To Spend 12 Hours In Georgetown (Like A Local)
I’ve lived in Washington, D.C., for nearly 14 years. Aside from my childhood home, it’s the longest I’ve lived in any one place. Our nation’s capital has been good to me. It offers all the things I love in one bite-sized city. If DC is the solar system I reside in, Georgetown is my favorite planet. When friends and family visit, they ask how I’d spend an ideal day in DC. While the city offers world-class museums, monuments, and parks, I always gravitate toward Georgetown's...