When I started planning a trip to Scotland with my 17-year-old daughter, I knew we wanted to spend some time in Edinburgh and then visit the Isle of Skye. The logistics of the trip were a little overwhelming: as the only adult, I would be responsible for driving. And even more stressful was the thought
Business class plane tickets were already booked to fly around the world for my husband’s 50th birthday. Then he threw me a curveball: an African safari was also on his bucket list. He wanted to fulfill his wish considering the limitations of money and time. After all, when I heard “African safari,” all I could
When I started planning a family vacation to Orlando, I knew we wanted to have the full theme park experience: stay at a Universal hotel, visit the new Epic Universe, add a day at Disney, and enjoy the food and attractions along the way. The result was a six-day vacation that cost $8,620 and required
The lobby brought the outdoors inside with furniture that resembled tree trunks, potted plants of all sizes, and what Brandenberg calls a “living wall of greenery” that climbs two stories high behind a reclaimed wood and stone staircase. When I walked in, a relaxing soundtrack made me feel like I was in some kind of
Talking on the phone and smoking cigarettes could soon have something in common: being legally prohibited on airplanes. A bill introduced by lawmakers in the House of Representatives last month would make it illegal to receive phone or video calls from the air, an issue that is becoming increasingly relevant as WiFi access in the
Living in London, I spend most of the winter fantasizing about the sun on my skin, pleasant swims in the sea and the carefree mood that relaxes even the most tense urbanites. When spring arrives, I’m usually planning a getaway with maximum sunshine, beautiful beaches and great food, ideally somewhere in the Mediterranean, like France