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Taking The Road Less Traveled This Thanksgiving
For many, Thanksgiving travel has always meant overpriced rates, delays and long lines to get anywhere, *(I do consider this a valid point of view), although I like to think of any 4 day long holiday as the opportunity to travel. Whether it’s going back to my hometown to have the big dinner with family…
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Pumpkin & Spice & Everything Nice….Cocktails That Is!
A little pumpkin and spice is always nice as the weather starts cooling off in the fall, but these Thanksgiving themed cocktails really take the holiday theme up a notch. I’m thinking this year I may skip the pie altogether and choose to drink my desert with these four delectable goodies! Herradura Calabatini Ingredients: 1…
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November Travel Horoscopes
With the holidays right around the corner and the ever stressful Thanksgiving travel waiting at the end of the month, a little travel horoscope prediction by KGlyphics is always good to keep in your back pocket. Safe journeys and enjoy a little turkey for me! Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Aquarians travel focus will…
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Celebrating Halloween 4 Ways In 4 Destinations
Although most people around the world view Halloween as an American created and marketed holiday, having experienced this occasion in more countries than I can count on two hands, I now realize that it has become an internationally adopted holiday for kids and kids at heart to embrace and have fun. For those adventurous celebrants…
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An Autumn Escape To The Pine and Birch Ranch
Recently, I had the opportunity of attending an artist research residency just outside of Ottawa, Canada, which proved to be a great excuse for a fall road trip and a breath of fresh air for a few days. *Guest Post The residency, via the Ayatana Artist Research Program, was focused on bio-artists and artists inspired…
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Accessorizing In The Spirit of Halloween
The celebration of Halloween, a typical American holiday now extends way beyond the borders of the United States and is shared by kids an of all ages the world over. As much as we all love Halloween, some of us “kids at heart” aren’t always able to celebrate, costume and all, as the real world…
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Packing for Halloween or Keeping It Local? – Excessive Baggage Costume Edition
I’ll never forget my favorite Halloween costume, a Money Tree, which I created myself and wore during the height of the economic crisis in the US, 2009 out for a crazy Halloween night in New York City. It was a total hit, as those down on their luck were out drinking their sorrows away and…
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October Travel Horoscopes
Heading off to someplace exotic this month and curious to know what’s in the cards? Perhaps a little Dia de los Muertos rendevous with a masked stranger in Mexico…or just hoping for a little luck on that upcoming business trip? KGlyphics has provided us insights for your astrological travels in October. Aquarius January 20 –…
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Wine Spas, Just Another Reason To Drink Wine?
Moderate intake of wine has many long proven health benefits from fighting heart disease to improving circulation and with the study of vinotherapy, wine and it’s by-products are being found to have rejuvenating and skin firming capabilities when used in spa treatments and products. Having falling in love with wine years ago, wellness is just…
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Unique Hotels of Wine Countries the World Over
Creativity has always thrived in wine countries around the world, easily experienced by tasting the good juice created by the winemakers or reading the quirky labels of many wine bottles these days. Ingenuitive chefs flock to these regions to create a culinary pairing for these local wines and are inspired by the wines to create…
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Off To Wine Country? Don’t Leave Home Without These
Practicality in packing for your getaway is just as important as comfort and fashion in my opinion. When heading off to the wine country of your choice, it’s always great to remember these few things… 1. Sun Protection – Even though it’s not the beach, the vineyards can get pretty sunny and wine intensifies the…
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Vino Camino – The Blending of Two Countries, Two Cultures & Two Grapes
I recently had the opportunity to chat with David Pagan Castano, Spanish born and bred winemaker now holding the reigns of the production at Potomac Point Winery outside of Fredricksburg, Virginia. My love of Spanish wines had me interested in his latest project, Vino Camino, a blend of Monastrell grapes from his hometown of Yecla,…
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Local Culture… One Glass of Wine at a Time
One of the major benefits of travel these days is getting to know the local people, their culture, their food and of course their drinks. Exploring wine countries in the fall during harvest time is a great way to interact with the local wine makers, try some exceptional food and wine from the region and…
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Wine Country Packing Tips from The Green Room of Great Day Houston
Just a little side note before you head out on your wine country vacation, I thought I’d give a few packing tips for your journey. Check out my tips from the green room, aka “After Show” of Great Day Houston, and see you at Vino Volo, the next time you’re en route to a Wine…
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September Travel Horoscopes
Helping you stay one step ahead of the game on your September travels, be sure to read your travel horoscope, custom prepared by KGlyphics, before departure…. Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Aquarians will be doing a lot of traveling alone. Possibly something related to information, technology or science. They will be going inward and…
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August Travel Horoscopes
Before you embark on your journey this August, make sure to check your travel horoscope. I’ve got you covered right here via insight from K GLYPHICS. Aquarius Be ware of miscommunications! This sign will be facing a lot of plans that may fall through, as well unnecessary stress. To avoid this be sure to plan…
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Summer Packing Musts For The Whole Family
What’s worse than getting hit with “Excessive Baggage” Fees when you’re trying to make you way to a summer vacation destination all in one piece? One could say getting hit with those fees on the return flight, having no week long vacation nor a delicious pina colada waiting on the other end of the day’s…
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August Travel – Summer’s Not Over Yet
My 4th of July plans are all set this year, and for once, I’m not going to be traveling! Yup, that’s right, I plan to stay home in our Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC, and actually celebrate with the rest of my fellow Americans. As I’ve already suggested to so many others that this is “The…
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Escape Without Leaving Your Own Home – Summer Staycations
With summer officially here, we can’t help but fill our minds with ideas for summer vacations, even if the reality is that we’ll be at home working, much more than off to some foreign land. Whether planning a trip or reminiscing about one that I’ve just returned from, bringing those travel experiences back to life…
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Excessive Baggage – Bermuda – The Chic Island
Combining my two great loves of Travel and Fashion is something that I’m fortunate to get the opportunity to do on a regular basis, but learning that the nearby island of Bermuda, where I’ve wanted to visit FOREVER…was actually as fashionable as your standard urban metropolis, well, that just had me salivating at the idea…
Jetsetter Gypsy 