by Mary Charleson | Sep 15, 2025 | Canada
Wing foiling Whistler on Alta Lake has now been added to my reasons for loving the resort town of Whistler. In addition to skiing powder runs on Whistler Blackcomb during the winter season, riding a foil board on Alta Lake, suspended above the water and powered by...
by Mary Charleson | Aug 30, 2025 | South America / Central America
Of course we all THINK we can drive. But driving in Costa Rica is not for the faint of heart. As northern residents begin to turn their interests to sunnier climates come winter, Costa Rica has become a favored destination. But before you go off booking your trip, and...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 27, 2025 | Europe
You’ve likely seen Saturnia Hot Springs in Tuscany on Instagram. The image seemingly plucked from a fairytale appears the recipient of heavy editing. Saturnia Hot Springs is where you’ll find mineral rich turquoise thermal pools flowing over smooth, volcanic rock, in...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 17, 2025 | Europe
Chianti Classico is produced exclusively in Chianti Italy, a region of Tuscany. As fans of Chianti wine, we wanted to visit the source. We were in Italy after all, in the heartland of Tuscany, between the provinces of Florence and Sienna, where Chianti wines...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 11, 2025 | Europe
Is Pisa Italy worth a visit? That depends. If you’re determined to capture that iconic leaning tower of Pisa photo for yourself, you know the one, where you’re tapping the building sideways, than yes, yes it is. If you want to learn some Italian history and view...
