DENVER LIFE MAGAZINE – JUNE 2016 A boutique hotel like no other, this getaway is the perfect retreat for art lovers in Oslo, Norway. Even I had the chance to steal a few days of luxurious comfort at The Thief located in the urban waterside location of Tjuvholmen. DenverLife-The ThiefAdventure_Departures
Roots Revolutionaries: A Food Adventure in Peru and Bolivia
DENVER LIFE MAGAZINE – MARCH 2015 Read about the ultimate food adventure through the highlands and coastal paths of two of the most diverse South American countries. The multi-adventure culinary food “anthropology” tour was inspired by Jim Kane, founder of Culture Xplorers. DenverLife-Roots Rev-Departures
Discovering Nga Haerenga Along the Otago Central Rail Trail
ADVENTURE CYCLIST MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2015 I discovered the beauty of Nga Haerenga while cycling the most popular route in New Zealand. Oh, it’s definitely “Middle Earth” centrally located on the South Island of this wondrous country. Read on or more importantly pedal onward to seek your own Nga Haerenga! Adventure Cycling-OtagoNewZealand_Ragland
TRAVEL ISSUE: Girls Getaway in Tanzania & Family Vacation in Jackson Hole
DENVER LIFE MAGAZINE TRAVEL ISSUE – FEBRUARY 2015 The travel issue encompasses an assortment of vacations. I was assigned the girl’s getaway and the family vacation trips for the best of 2015. Thomson Safaris offers an inspiring, carefully curated safari experience for female travelers of all ages in Tanzania. While Jackson Hole, Wyoming offers up […]
The Magical Kingdom of Killarney
DENVER LIFE MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 2014 If ever there was a magical place it certainly can be found in Killarney, Ireland. Walk the Ring of Kerry with The Wayfarers walking tour company and you will be sure to discover enchantment. And there is no better place to stay within Killarney National Park than at the […]
Big Dogs Save Big Cats in Africa
FIDO FRIENDLY MAGAZINE – Spring 2014 In the African nation of Namibia, find out how the Cheetah Conservation Fund’s dog-training program helps to preserve an endangered species: the cheetah. Click below to read the article. FIDO FRIENDLY-Big Dogs & Big Cats
Trash to Treasure
WHOLE LIFE TIMES MAGAZINE – APRIL 2014 An artist couple finds a way to bring beauty to the plight of plastics in our waterways. They salvage beach plastic and transform it into works of art. See how they are making a difference. CLICK ON THE LINKS TO READ THE ARTICLE WholeLifeTimes-TrashtoTreasure4 WholeLifeTimes-TrashtoTreasure5 […]
A Highlands Hacienda Honeymoon
DENVER LIFE WEDDINGS MAGAZINE – Fall 2014 The country of Ecuador melds a rich colonial history with the lush beauty of the Andes to create a gorgeous playground for adventurous honeymooners. Highland haciendas abound in all forms from luxury to guest ranch abodes. Read about Ecuador’s stunning Highland Haciendas. Click here to read the article. […]
Dirty Rice in New Orleans
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER – November 2013 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INTELLIGENT TRAVEL BLOG – January 2014 A dish created in Louisiana gets special attention in this article describing the local flavors that compose Dirty Rice. Click below to read about Dirty Rice