Category Archives: Be Adventurous

Be Wild: Wine Tasting Bachelorette Parties in the Santa Ynez Valley by Lucy

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Within the span of a month, I spent two weekends at bachelorette parties in one of my absolute favorite places, the Santa Ynez Valley, which never disappoints. Not only is it always stunningly beautiful, but something in the air orchestrates slowing down, breathing deeper AND … Read More

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Be Adventurous: Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands by friend and guest writer Daria Maneche

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

For my fortieth birthday my mother wanted to take me on a trip of my choice. Struggling with my decision she handed me a catalog from WILDERNESS TRAVEL. She had taken trips with the group and had rave reviews of their guided tours. I … Read More

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Be Adventurous: Glamping at El Capitan by Lucy

Posted on April 12, 2013 by admin

I have been dying to visit El Capitan Canyon ever since seeing a tantalizing spread in Sunset Magazine several years ago which showcased romantic pictures of luxury tents with fluffy beds bathed in candlelight and cozy costal cabins with roaring bonfires in front. Romantic pretenses … Read More

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Be Inspired: The first of two tantalizing lodges in Tanzania by Lucy

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin

KITELA LODGE, Karatu, Tanzania For some ungodly reason, the morning after we finished climbing Kilimanjaro we agreed to a 6AM departure from Arusha and a long drive to the Ngorongoro crater to start our three day Safari. After a long and exciting day of seeing … Read More

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Be Wild: The Animals of the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti in Tanzania by Lucy

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

After conquering Kilimanjaro, we rewarded ourselves with a safari! The Ngoronogoro crater was formed approximately three million years ago when a volcano exploded and then collapsed on itself, creating a bowl 2000 ft deep and floor covering 100 square miles. It is a natural enclosure … Read More