by Cynthia English The first step on my camino was in an obscure room in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, Germany on a bleak snow-shower day in December. A black cape and hat of felt trimmed with perfectly uniform scallop shells hung suspended in a glass case. A spirit and energy imbedded in these garments…
by Cynthia English Film and music with a slightly different flair~ ready for something new? This year venture forth to the Dubrovnik International Film Festival (May) or the Dubrovnik Summer Festival (July/August)! There is another world out there, dear readers, that up until now the rich and famous have been privy to walk around in…
From March 13 to March 15, Palais Namaskar, a renowned five-star Marrakesh retreat, is coming to the three Auberge Resorts properties in Napa Valley – Auberge du Soleil, Solage Calistoga, Calistoga Ranch – for a “Morocco Meets Napa Valley” culinary series from March 13-15. Calistoga Ranch is usually only open to resort guests, will be open…
by Cynthia English How do you feel when you smile? Not laugh. Not a quick tweak acknowledgement. Smile. An eye-connecting, soul-full smile. Most people feel a moment of complete joy. Insides light up, the body warms, the brain flares, energy sparks, then sparkles between two human beings. Often strangers, passersby, people unconnected by any degree…
SING WITH ME: “Start by admitting From cradle to tomb Isn’t that long a stay. Life is a-bout de-cay, old chum, Only a big de-cay, old chum, And I love a beautiful decay!”. (Apologies to Joel Gray in Cabaret) Somehow this tune kept sticking in my head during the credits of Visitors. Most people would…
Santa Fe is well known for its burnt sienna and buff-colored ridges, cliffs, canyons, moonscape desert and balmy heat waves. All good, but it’s the sky that will knock you over. The license plates here would say “Big Sky Country” if Montana hadn’t already taken it. This big blue bowl with luminous white clouds is…
Celebrating the half-century mark of my life on this planet took careful planning and consideration. When creating my final priority checklist for the big b-day, a “pampered luxury escape” garnered the #1 spot. Research and a trusted virtuoso travel agent referral led me to the SEADREAM Yacht Club. SEADREAM has received ample and well-deserved attention from travel industry experts…