There’s no such thing as work/life balance for Bouchra Ezzahraoui, the co-founder of NYC direct-to-consumer jewelry brand, AUrate. But as someone who loves what she does (running a cult-obsessed company with one of her best friends), the notion of work/life…
Read MoreScotland: Stories and Tales of the Isle of Skye
On the northwest coast of Scotland, where a slice of earth floats atop the sea, the sun does not abide by the wishes of wandering travelers. Instead, she dips and dances. In the months of summer, she disappears beyond the…
Read MoreBrücke 49: An Unconventional Alpine Bed & Breakfast in Switzerland
What does it take to sell everything and start a new life in the mountains? Meet the couple that did just that, and opened Brücke 49, an unconventionally luxurious bed & breakfast, centered around community. We caught Ruth and Thomas on the off-season to learn more about their story and how they were able to create magic in the mountains.
Read MoreA Student-to-Student Guide for Studying Abroad in Paris, France
Not all classrooms have four walls. Experience can be one of our greatest teachers, providing some of life’s most enduring and impactful lessons. CIEE’s students studying abroad in Paris, France, share how to make the most of the experience in this student-to-student guide.
Read MoreA Designer’s Guide to São Paulo, Brazil
Ana Kozak, the owner and designer Le Magazyn, California-based concept store and gallery of Brazilian and São Paulo design, shares her favorite places to shop, eat and visit in her hometown of Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Read More5 Island Escapes To Take Your Mind Off Winter (& The Vacation Attire To Wear)
It’s no secret: sunlight plays a major role in shaping our mood. Lately, we’ve been romanticizing about far-flung islands with sunny beaches, and wishfully perusing new vacation attire and resortwear to pull us out of a cold-weathered coma.
Read MoreThe Sakara Life Founder’s Guide to a Healthy Stay in Los Angeles
Between jet lag, airplane food, dining out and long hours on the road, travel has little sympathy for our wellbeing. Here, NYC-based Sakara Life founders, Danielle DuBois and Whitney Tingle, share their favorite Los Angeles places for clean, green and healthy fun.
Read MoreA Secret Jungle Treehouse in Sri Lanka
This eco-oasis near Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle may perhaps be the region’s best kept secret. Spread across 100 acres and framed by lush mountain ranges, the Kalundewa Retreat is an impressive feat of unity between architecture and nature. Two chalets and one…
Read MoreHow This Incredible Safari Lodge Is Saving Rhinos in Kenya
Arijiju is not your average safari lodge. Combining true passion for conservatism and respect for its indigenous surroundings, Arijiju is a role model for the future of experiential lodging.
Read MoreTravel Experts Weigh In On Top Destinations For 2018
While most people this time of year are making a list of resolutions, we’re busy making our bucket list. And if you’re anything like us, it seems we have a lot to look forward to. New boutique hotels, small businesses and…
Read MoreFalling Asleep Beneath the Stars, Glamping in Zion National Park
Growing up in the suburbs of Maryland, I’d always felt like I was missing something. I’d spend hours in my room creating mood boards of the life I wanted – one with beaches, a healthy lifestyle and lots of hiking.…
Read MoreDiscovering Missed Connections at Tri Resort in Sri Lanka
I’d had enough. In an era where connections are omnipresent through followers, matches and likes, I had never felt more disconnected. My ‘over-time’, as I called it, marketing job in LA had diluted my self awareness, and I was having…
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