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Nosara is a village and district in the Nicoya canton province of Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast with a population of 5800 people…mostly surfers, yogis, and those lucky enough to be living and working off the fruits of the land.  It seems from the 21/2 hour drive from Liberia airport, it’s the last ofContinue reading “Nosara”

Thousands of years before European pioneers trekked into the American Southwest, Native Americans were thriving in this arid land in Southern Utah.  And they continue to thrive in the region today.  Amangiri which means peaceful mountain is situated right smack in the middle of the Colorado Plateau which has the highest concentration of National ParksContinue reading “Amangiri”

Uruguay is my new favorite place. Particularly its eastern coast and the small fishing village of Jose Ingacio.  Skip Punta del Este and head straight to this cool bohemian yet sophisticated  town 20 miles down the coast.  Think Montauk and the drive out to the Hamptons and you can envision the scenery.  But its moreContinue reading “Uruguay or Bust”

“People go to Florida to die but they come to SMA to live” goes an old often repeated saying amongst locals in this colorful Mexican town just 2 1/2 hours or 166 miles northwest of Mexico City with year-round eternal spring climate.  Well, it is supposed to take 2 1/2 hours but not on aContinue reading “Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende”

The Netherlands.  At once quaint and edgy, famously tolerant, and tremendously likable, Amsterdam is like no other European city except maybe Venice with even more canals.  While the Dutch capital may lack the grandeur of Paris or Rome, it more than compensates with its charm, beauty, art museums, food and flower markets as we walkedContinue reading “Charming Amsterdam”

Otherwise known as Paul’s Icelandic Adventure for his 60th!  And it was a celebration to remember for a long time. Why Iceland I was asked. Why not? Because Iceland is a unique destination that offers pristine nature, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture in its capital city of Reykjavik. But that didn’t seem to fly forContinue reading “#PIA60”

Nova Scotia is a land and people shaped by the cold, clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean.  Even the name meaning “New Scotland” tells of its complex and interwoven history.  When I told people I was going to Nova Scotia for a quick week on a hiking trip, they shivered and said “have fun”.  SoContinue reading “Nova Scotia “Loop””

What do you get when you bring 8 couples who love each other from Camp Aspen to Italy for a little Summer pre-game to BIKE the hills in Tuscany, EAT the freshest pasta, DRINK the local vino and SLEEP in Castles fit for kings and queens? Drum roll please… You get 16 people who loveContinue reading “Under the Tuscan Sun”

With a population of 306, 211, Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the US state of Pennsylvania and also known as “steel city” with over 300 steel related businesses. Pittsburgh probably conjures up images of football and heart attack-inducing sandwiches as well but in fact the town is quirky, progressive and remarkable gay-friendly asContinue reading “Pittsburgh via Warhol”

  It was a celebration of life in the land of plenty with a plethora of  beautiful ladies. It was Camp Aspen taking it on the road. Yup, the biggest group ever (17 of us!) but we needed every single one to complete the sacred circle of our shared intentions.  I haven’t been to MoabContinue reading “Fab In Moab”