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    Best Places for Fall Foliage in the US

    Leaf peeping season is THE time to venture outdoors and experience the beauty of American nature. While the changing of leaves is a global seasonal event, there are so many spectacular places that come alive even more during the autumn months right in the US. I adore fall, the sunny breezy days, chill evenings, and  come along through an autumnal paradise, as I list some of what I consider to be the best places for fall foliage.      Eastern United States  While I adore the western US, the East Coast in my opinion reigns supreme when planning a fall-themed vacation. The iconic region is the Northeast and in particular,…

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    Sustainable Sonoma County and Curating a Conscious trip to California

    Sustainable Sonoma County  California is known to be one of the more prominent leaders of sustainable travel within the US. The Golden State has long championed initiatives to create a space for the travel industry to hold itself more accountable regarding setting a gold standard that not only attracts sustainable savvy travelers but also visitors who are looking to learn more about ways they can be more mindful.  California is a prime example of how you can have the best of both worlds, a commitment to being both stewards of a destination along with showcasing everything good about a location.  And with 58 counties, California visitors are spoilt for choice…

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    My 13 memorable moments of 2013

    It’s the last day of 2013!  What an amazing, exciting and rewarding year I’ve had and I can’t wait to see what awaits in the coming year.  Until then, here is a list of my thirteen best moments of 2013 in no particular order!  Enjoy and have a happy new year! 13.  Behind the scenes at Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, California. As a child you dream of being an oceanographer, a Sea World employee (until you watch Blackfish) swimming with the dolphins or in a job surrounding yourself with wildlife for your 9 – 5.  The Aquarium by the Bay in San Francisco makes you feel like…