*Updated August 2017 Sri Lanka is one of the most beautifully raw places on earth, so staying at eco-chic boutique properties only adds to an otherwise special experience. These boutiques offer a unique experience in some of Sri Lanka’s most incredible destinations. The order in which they are listed can serve as a guide to Sri…
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The Morning Ritual that Changed my Life
My morning ritual is the most important part of my day. It grounds me and helps to shift my mind into a place of comfort and relaxation. A peaceful morning sets the stage in making choices that nourish our body all throughout the day and helps us to realize the importance of conserving energy for…
Montauk’s Hidden Beauty
Montauk, or “The End,” as it’s affectionately known, is the easternmost town on the end of Long Island’s south fork. Long known as a wild, untamed spot, a far cry from the glitz of the neighboring Hamptons, Montauk has maintained a reputation as a retreat for artists and city dwellers looking for something a bit…
The Hidden Food and Wine Gems of South Africa’s Kokerboom Route
By : Sophie Baker Often overshadowed by its Western and Eastern siblings, the Northern Cape–South Africa’s largest province–is rugged, untouched and wild, and an incredible destination for exploration and discovery. The vast open landscapes are unlike any other part of South Africa, from Mars-like National Parks to the magnificently surprising “Green Kalahari,” a lush area…
East Meets Down East at Tempo Dulu in Portland, Maine
Long attempting to establish itself as a true culinary destination and not merely a pitstop on the way to smaller coastal towns, Portland, Maine has spent the last several years dusting off its gritty wharf city reputation to become a true culinary epicenter. A recent new wave of restaurants has rolled through the city and…
A Local’s Guide To A Barcelona Weekend
By : Rachel Graf With so many budget airlines in Europe these days, getting away for a weekend escape is easier than ever. And what better weekend getaway could there be than 48 hours in Barcelona? The fascinating and dynamic Catalan capital has a little bit of everything: impressive architecture, unique culture, great food, and…
Tentrr: Perfection in a Canvas Tent
There are few joys in life as great as swimming in a natural pond, standing in the woods under a solar shower, falling asleep to a wood burning stove, or hearing nothing but the sound of birds overhead. It was late-July and I found myself deep in the northern Catskill Mountains, far beyond any trace…
Another Sun: Getting Lost In Mexico City
By: Madeline Weinfield By May it was already fully hot. Not quite the sweltering heat of mid-summer, but there was an intensity reminding me this wasn’t the sun of home. This was more brilliant, more pounding, more raw. This was the sun of another country—a country completely unlike my own, yet snug against its border….
The Fanciful Aesthetic of a Quaint Village in Poland
by ERIN L.K. LARSON Erin Larson shares a magical guide to the “Painted Village” of Zalipie, Poland Over a century ago, prior to modern cooking and improved ventilation technology, smoke from wood-burning kitchen stoves would escape through a mere hole in the ceiling of the common villager’s humble abode. The smoke would leave behind distasteful…
