At a recent gathering of friends and former colleagues, I caught up with some people I’ve seen only once or twice since the late ‘90s. Amidst the conversations, the reminiscing, the beer, the wings and an Oreo dirt concoction that… read more
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What to Watch: Thought Provoking Shows About Food
Love to eat? Curious about where your food comes from? Want to know more about food preparation, different eating styles and more? We’ve got you covered. Take a break from reality TV to learn more about food and nutrition! FOOD,… read more
Feeling Green? How to Prevent and Treat Motion Sickness So You Can Enjoy Your Next Trip
Seasick. Airsick. Carsick. You’ve heard them all. Is this a real thing or are they faking? Motion sickness is what happens when the brain can’t process all the information coming from the various senses through the eyes, ears and body. Motion sickness… read more
The Quest for the Perfect Running Shoe
Finding the perfect running shoe can seem overwhelming. With such a variety of colors and styles, how do you know what will work best? Anatomy of a Running Shoe Running shoes consist of 3 main parts: upper, midsole and outsole.… read more
Turning a House Into a Home, One Flower at a Time
Two years ago, Elise Matthes moved to Gainesville having to leave behind her beloved 10-acre ranch and animal sanctuary in Sarasota to begin a new chapter closer to family, especially her daughter Ashley Banks. To begin their new adventure, Banks kept… read more
Ted Talks: The Agony of Victory, the Thrill of Defeat
I believe in New Year’s Resolutions about as much as I believe in small-size bowls of queso. Why? Same reason you hear over and over—a one-time declaration (“I forbid fondue forever!”) generally won’t stick. That said, I do think that… read more
5 Local Travelers and Their Adventures
Travelers travel for a number of different reasons. It might be for work purposes, vacation, visiting extended family or just fulfilling a need that can’t be explained. Going beyond our comfort zone is a pretty amazing and exciting experience and… read more
How is Food Tourism Changing the Traveling Game?
Everyone knows that New Orleans is famous for the beignets and Italy is where to go to get the best traditional Margarita pizza, but who knows that the banista— a phyllo dough pastry filled with layers of egg and sirene… read more
9 Travel Books To Help You Plan The Perfect Vacation
Before the days in which accessibility existed, travelers relied heavily on maps and books to help them plan the perfect vacation. While the days of taking a road trip have gotten much easier with navigation systems in the tips of… read more
Modern Day Stress vs. Meditation
In today’s modern world, the phrase “free time” has become the laughing stock of the English language. How could someone possibly have a free minute to spare when everyday life revolves around kids, technology, school, work and other like-minded activities? The irony of it all is… read more
