A secret’s worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept. ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind The first time I visited Cape Cod, I was on a business trip and needed to get from …
Happy Independence Day America: 30 Things the World Loves About You
As I was preparing to leave the Pacific Northwest in 2013, I noticed the beauty of the landscape with an acute sense of appreciation I often feel during good-bye’s. I pledged to try to arrive …
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Summer Camp for the Whole Family
Since selling it all in 2013 to see the world with our children, we have stayed in just about every kind of accommodation imaginable. One thing we have always dreamed about doing is attending summer …
The Astounding Alps: What Mountains Teach Us About What Matters Most
Everybody wants to reach the peak, but there is no growth on the top of a mountain. It is in the valley that we slog through the lush grass and rich soil, learning and becoming what enables us to …
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The Freedom of Borderless Travel
No borders, just horizons – only freedom -Amelia Earhart One of the reasons we selected Cervinia, Italy as our home for the winter was the ability to ski into Zermatt, Switzerland. We loved the idea …
I Am So Happy Today Was Real: Carnevale in Italy
"To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with." -Mark Twain It is time for Carnevale and in Aosta Valley and we are celebrating at the base of the Matterhorn, called Cervino, …
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