February 9, 2012

Experience the Autumnal Beauty of Japan

Japanese Garden fall

A guest post today, from another country I’ve yet to visit — Japan.  It sounds like fall might be a wonderful time of year for a trip. —- Japan is a stunning country the whole year round, but is particularly eye-catching in the autumn. ‘Kōyō’ (pronounced kou-you) as it is known in Japan, literally translates [...]

The Desert Comes Alive in Palm Desert California

Baby Giraffe at Living Desert Palm Desert California

Over the past decade or so, Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities have been working hard to change the stuffy image that they have long suffered from.  No longer just a haven for the retired, blue-haired geriatric set, the Coachella Valley has broadened its appeal and you’ll now see families and couples of all [...]