Category: U. S. Travel
USA National Parks – Our National Treasure
President Barack Obama recently issued an executive order aimed at boosting international tourism to the United States. His motivation is job creation – but I’m more excited about the opportunity for overseas travelers to have authentic experiences in America, meet my compatriots, and get a taste of our lifestyle. If you’ve been reading this blog […]
Sedona Arizona Like A Local
Sedona Arizona is famous for its red rock formations, “high vibe,” and hiking opportunities. These features make it one of the most popular destinations in the American West. Stand and watch the sunset turn mountains from red, to orange, to gold and you’ll be surrounded by travelers speaking German, Swedish, Japanese, and multiple other languages. Tourists or travelers? […]
Recipe: Reduced-fat Carrot Peanut Butter
Luxury spas and retreats are fun. After all, who doesn’t like a great massage? This type of travel is good for our physical well-being and for our mental health – especially if we learn new behaviors that we can practice at home. Over the years when I’ve visited spas, I’ve collected recipes that I can […]
Your Travel Expert in the American Southwest
Patrizia Antonicelli is a travel expert in the American Southwest. Her company Seven Directions Cultural and Sustainable Tours offers customized journeys throughout New Mexico, Arizona and the surrounding states. Patrizia is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and prides herself on offering authentic experiences designed for individual travelers’ interests and needs. ”We are a sustainable tourism enterprise […]
Go to Heaven – Utah’s Amangiri Resort
Amangiri took my breathe away – literally. The approach to the resort is down a long, winding road with expanses of desert and huge sandstone boulders on both sides. The rocks, sculpted by wind for millions of years, resemble pieces of modern art. I was stunned. I mean I’d been driving through beautiful Southern Utah scenery for several […]
Napa Valley, California, USA, for the Holidays
Where to celebrate the holidays? That seems to be the question everyone is asking these days. If you’re looking for a small community with Currier & Ives appeal, I suggest you head to Yountville in Northern California’s Napa Valley. If you read my earlier post on Yountville, you already know that this small town is […]
Napa Valley the Way I Remembered
I used to visit Napa Valley every few years – not just because I like good wine and good food, but because the area was so serene. In addition to the vineyards, I loved the open spaces covered in wildflowers, the mom-and-pop businesses with friendly proprietors, and the grand European-style wineries. However, somewhere along the […]
Glacier National Park, Montana
Located in northwest Montana, Glacier National Park is one of the most popular in the United States. More than 3 million travelers a year are drawn to the beautiful views of glaciers, mountains, and meadows full of wild flowers. They trek the trails, traverse the 52-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road, and breathe in the clean mountain air. Sadly, the […]
Alaska: Glamping in Denali National Park
If you’ve seen photos of Alaska’s Denali National Park, you know how beautiful it is. What isn’t obvious from those pictures, is the fact that access to that gorgeous scenery is very limited. Private vehicles are only allowed to travel the first 15 miles of the paved road inside the park. After that, visitors have […]
