Life was good: a glass of wine in one hand, and a bocce ball in the other, gazing out across a vineyard at the scrub-forest hills of the Carmel Valley. As my wife knocked my ball out of scoring position, I silently complimented myself on the choice to come to Bernardus Lodge & Spa for our first year wedding anniversary. Bernardus Lodge is well-known ... [Read more]
If you like the history, art, and architecture of the Middle Ages (Medieval times), from 500 to 1500 AD, you’re going to love visiting monasteries in Europe. Oxford Dictionary defines monastery as “the residence of a religious community, especially of monks living in seclusion.” According to an essay published by The Met, Monasticism in Western ... [Read more]
We were in a remote valley in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, with no other people in sight. The sun’s last rays were lighting up the fluted snow-covered ridges of Salkantay in a soft pink, creating a stunning alpenglow effect on the highest peak in the range. Where exactly were we? High on a mountain ledge, looking out from our tent, shivering inside our ... [Read more]
Looking over the valley and scanning across it to a skyline of 13,000-foot peaks, surrounded by aspen leaves quaking in the breeze, we knew we had finally found our spot. Not just our perfect getaway, but the place to become husband and wife, and to share our celebration with our closest friends and family. After a long and somewhat fruitless search for an ... [Read more]
When it comes to travel, like in all good things in life, there are unexpected risks. Before embarking on an around the world trip, Kellett Burns, a Trippy member asked: How do you stay fit and healthy on the road? It’s clear that staying fit and healthy is essential for a successful trip. But once in awhile those pesky ‘bugs’ may sneak up on you. ... [Read more]
No matter where you live in the world, there are countless places around you that can offer pristine sights and incredible experiences. Let’s take all of the things to do in New Mexico for example. Such a unique place is bound to hold secrets just waiting to be discovered. Why don’t we find out for ourselves what this place has to offer? Join us as ... [Read more]
