5 Ways to Be a More Responsible Modern Traveler

Travel has made the world a much smaller place. If we have the means, most of us think nothing of hopping a flight to the latest exotic locale or tourist hotspot. But while travel boasts scientifically proven benefits, from improved happiness and stress reduction to better educational performance, it also has a dark side, leading […]

10 of the World’s Best Spas to Visit in 2020

Feeling the need to practice some much-needed self care or take a mental health break? Finding time for rest and relaxation is critical to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to Mental Health America, “Deep relaxation, like meditation, when practiced regularly not only relieves stress and anxiety, but also is shown to improve mood… it can […]

A Design Connection in the Italian Lakes

Lake Orta has a new design destination and a few other secrets. LEAVING VENICE, watching its familiar Andrea Palladio domes disappear into the morning fog, can be saddening, but I am elated because I am on my way to the western shore of Lake Orta, where I have never been. My destination is Pella, a […]

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Everyone on Your List Will Love

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but if your list is a mile long and your ideas are a mile short, stress can take over. Luckily, your hunt for the perfect present ends here. We’ve searched near and far for the ultimate gifts for everyone […]

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Everyone on Your List Will Love

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but if your list is a mile long and your ideas are a mile short, stress can take over. Luckily, your hunt for the perfect present ends here. We’ve searched near and far for the ultimate gifts for everyone […]