While living on a Mediterranean island has its own perks, it can also get a little stifling. Believe it or not, even an excess of sun-drenched days and sparkling blue seas can get tiring. Whenever my husband and I need a change of scenery and
A creative can dream up anything. A creative designer can take what is already present to produce something beautiful, functional, and that's a go-to wardrobe staple. Lauren Hong of Lauren Olivia & Co. is one such designer who creates clutches with a global perspective. Her focus is
WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is an organization which connects volunteers with farm hosts around the world. The host typically provides food and accommodations in exchange for four to six hours of daily labor. It’s an incredible opportunity to gain an education in
There are things in life that are absolute chance (like what color you’ll land on in Monopoly and how many times in a row you’ll flip a coin to heads), but there are other things you have to work for (like the type of person
Whenever it’s time to take a vacation we describe it as slowing things down, taking time off, getting some R&R and clearing our minds. Yet, in the summer we ship off to crowded beaches and during the colder part of the year, to packed ski
Florence has been guide-booked more times than most, yet there still seems to be an ever evolving list of medieval shops and centuries old craftsmen to see. Perhaps that’s the nature of somewhere beautiful: it continues to unveil itself as time continues to age it.
Living abroad can be incredibly rewarding, but let’s be honest, it also comes with its sacrifices. Although we make many new friends, learn to trust strangers and speak new languages, we also find ourselves missing our own country, culture and beautiful family members. Things that
No matter the time, no matter the mood, you want this one around to share all of your days and memories. She is fun personified through a vast bright blue sky that doesn’t falter above the glittering movement of the lake on a hot June afternoon. She is
The taste of city living is sweet — the presence of inspired individuals from every walk of life, the palpitations of an undeniable collective energy, the prospect of adventure looming in nearly every corner — the list goes on. But along with city living comes noise.
Between gifting, celebrating, decorating, cooking, traveling, eating, and general merry-making, there is a lot to be responsible for during the holidays. One way to relieve holiday stress is steam-lining your travel packing. To do so, there is one thing to remember: simplify. Bring only two of everything, and half as much as
Culver City is a surprise. In recent times, its lackluster blocks have transformed into marvelous canvases by artists, architects, filmmakers, and other creatives persistently pushing boundaries of imagination. A drive through the neighborhood’s more populated through ways yields glances of innovative architecture extending steel appendages in every
When we step into the unfamiliar, our eyes widen. When experiencing a new culture or environment we engage, absorb, learn and discover. For many, this process is satisfying enough, but for a few, it also lights the fuse for change. Anna Owusu is one of
The furthest I’ve ever driven in a car was fifteen hours to see a beautiful wedding in Boise, Idaho. My two girlfriends and I packed up the car and drove from California, through Nevada and right into Idaho on a trip that I’ll never forget.
I’ve traveled far and wide across this dear country, but I’ve never found a place quite like Boulder in the summer. With the Rocky Mountains towering overhead and the crisp mountain air, the town comes alive this time of year. World-class rock climbing, the breathtaking
Vacations are the stuff of summer, aren’t they? Something in the air seeps through open windows and under our skin, inciting the itch to go. When it’s not possible to swing a glamorous getaway, short trips can be just the right breath of adventure. Darling
It’s a rare destination that conjures up nostalgia when you’ve never even visited, but that’s exactly the kind of spell Lake Tahoe casts. From the moment that first patch of blue breaks forth from the evergreens after a long day’s drive (or even a short
Whenever I travel, I take some time to people watch. Hoping for a minor celebrity sighting, there are travelers making business deals, reading magazines, buying snacks, playing video games, and chatting with companions. Because the airport is a place known for only coming and going,
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” -Ernest Hemingway Paris is the kind of city that fills every visitor
From its metropolitan streets and epicenter of trade, politics, and business, to its quaint neighborhoods filled with Parisian architecture, cafes and cobblestone streets, to its vibrantly colored “caminitos” echoing accordion notes, tango twirls, and artisan flare—Buenos Aires is a city so full of
Nestled on the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, you'll find what once was a little fishing village. With cobblestone avenues, handmade artistry, and street tacos worth writing home about, this once little town is now a growing destination for backpackers, resort stayers, and beach lovers
“Where the broad ocean leans against the land,” (Oliver Goldsmith) you'll find a place stacked tall with narrow living, a maze of canals, and a bustling of residents dreamily riding bicycles with high handlebars. Some still call it Holland. But the names printed on maps
We’re talking travel today, and we’re headed to the desert. Palm Springs, California, is a gem of town, a place where the beautiful mountains and the blue, clear skies provide the loveliest backdrop for any vacation or weekend getaway. Here are some tips to make
“She had always been fond of history, and here [in Rome] was history in the stones of the street and the atoms of the sunshine.” -Henry James Rome was my first experience in Europe. My first time crossing the Atlantic. My first time walking next to
J.R.R. Tolkien writes, “Not all who wander are lost.” The heart of The Explorer exudes a desire to be surrounded by the mysterious. The indefinitely wild. The unknown. To be swept away from a city dwelling life, transplanted to the unfathomable. The breathtaking. The untouched
There is nothing that we love more than a passport full of stamps, the evidence of trips and visits to exciting places all over the world. Travel is one of life’s greatest gifts, as is it allows us to step outside of our comfort zones
If there’s one thing we appreciate at Darling, it’s relationships—with friends, with family and with loved ones. Combine that with beautiful photography and you have Alex from Wild Eyed Photography. As a natural light photographer with a photojournalistic style, she captures life as it’s happening,
Again, The Stylist is not just about style in regards to clothing, but also about the style interwoven into our surroundings--the design of interiors, exteriors, and architecture of buildings towering above us as we walk through downtown. Speaking of downtown, Los Angeles is about to
Every once in a while a girl just needs some beautiful visual inspiration
"See the world before you settle down." ~Common Wisdom I recently attended the stateside wedding reception of an incredible, adventurous couple. Their slideshow could have been torn straight from the pages of National Geographic. Pre-engagement, they had quit their respective jobs to wander the globe together
"I used to have this appetite for food, for life! And it's just gone." Thus, the heroine of Eat, Pray, Love (Gilbert, 2007) takes off on a solo journey to Italy, India and Indonesia. She sets out to recover this appetite, to find her "balance,"