I wouldn’t go there if I were you (Why where we choose to travel matters)
The landline rings. I immediately know it’s my mother calling. From the way she says ‘hello’ I know something else—that I'm not going to like the conversation. I'm tempted to feign a poor connection and hang up. ‘A woman was kidnapped in Uganda', my mother says, her voice measured, with frantic undertones. 'At gunpoint’, she continues, ‘alone, while on safari.’ ‘I'm not going to Uganda for four months, Mom', I say, my voice measured, with annoyed undertones. ‘And, I'm 49 years old. I'm a grown-up.’...
The Claremont Hotel is Acadia National Park’s Hidden Gem
The Claremont Hotel and Acadia National Park are a Maine tour de force. The recently redesigned Claremont Hotel has upped the ante on guest experiences in an unparalleled setting. So, if a glass of wine on a wraparound porch facing sunset-tinged mountains excites you, look no further than The Claremont Hotel. And, if hiking mountains to 360-degree panoramic vistas excites you, look no further than Acadia National Park. Read on to discover why The Claremont Hotel, just outside Acadia National Park, is a waterside gem....
How To Spend An Unforgettable Weekend In Joshua Tree
There are countless ways to spend a weekend in and around Joshua Tree National Park. Bike, hike, climb, stargaze. Take a sound bath, watch the sunrise, and spot a shooting star. Rent a vintage Airstream or a modern Airbnb. How you spend a weekend in Joshua Tree is personal, and sometimes spiritual. Need some inspiration to plan a weekend in Joshua Tree? You’re in the right place. Desert skyDream beneath the desert skyThe rivers run, but soon run dryWe need new dreams tonight —In God's...
5 Luxury Hotel Products Worth Bringing Home
(Please note a few affiliate links below. I may receive a small referral fee should a product be bought through my site but rest assured, I only highlight products I own and use.) Did you know that a whopping $100 million dollars worth of luxury products are stolen from hotels each year? You’d be surprised by what disappears. Or, maybe you wouldn’t be. Hotel toiletries, pens, and notepads are free, aren’t they? But where does complimentary end and grand larceny begin? Guests have been known...
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...
How I Beat Jet Lag In 5 Simple Steps
Want to beat jet lag? Anyone who has experienced jet lag first-hand knows how quickly it can take the buzz off of a holiday. The Mayo Clinic defines jet lag as a 'temporary sleep problem that can affect anyone who quickly travels across multiple time zones.’ After years of battling, I just may have cracked the jet lag code—at least for my family. Welcome back to ‘Found’. A series of practical posts about how I do things, travel-wise. PC: Ella Edwards, flying over Finland It's...
The Green O Strikes Gold. Montana’s Newest Luxury Retreat.
The green o is Montana’s answer to the latest travel trend: luxury-minded adventure escapes. A place that strikes the right balance of indulgence and adventure, and includes culinary experiences and tasting menus worth traveling for. Follow me to the green o, and read about the newest adults-only luxury retreat in the Montana wilderness. “Are you sure the Sunset Trail goes through this field?” I ask my husband, warily. “Trust me”, he replies, unhinging the creaky, metal gate, and ignoring the wooden sign marked: “DO NOT...
Hiša Franko is the 21st best restaurant in the world
Hiša Franko is #21 on San Pellegrino’s ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list. Hiša Franko’s chef is ranked #7 on the ‘Best Chef Awards’ list and has two coveted Michelin stars. Detect a pattern? Hiša Franko is climbing culinary ladders at breakneck speed. Chef Roš has everything to do with it. Honorable Mention: Culinary Travel Hiša Franko Perhaps you envision the world’s 21st-best restaurant in a cosmopolitan city like New York, with an inaudible hum coming from behind an unmarked door on West 9th Street. Or, in a posh Mayfair...
The best ways to explore Croatia. Land and sea.
Croatia is one of the most alluring countries in Europe. I say that with conviction, having visited three times in the past decade. Why is Croatia’s magnetic pull so strong? It is the rich cultural roots, devastatingly beautiful scenery, and welcoming people, for a start. Read on to discover two of the best ways to explore Croatia. “Land or sea, which is better?”, I’ve often been asked since returning from Croatia last month. Why don't we have a friendly competition? Allow me to introduce the...
Best. Day. Ever. Deplar Farm.
Where to stay in northern Iceland? Deplar Farm is the one / In Iceland, there are more than 50 different words to describe snow. In Iceland, the population is so small that there's an app to make sure you don’t accidentally date your cousin. In Iceland, they joke, “What do you do if you get lost in an Icelandic forest?" Answer: "Stand up.” In Iceland, more than half the country believes in elves and trolls. I am enamored with Iceland, in awe of Deplar Farm,...