I officially have an empty nest. Both of my metaphorical ‘baby birds’ have flown the nest and are happy and thriving right where they have both worked so hard to be. I have to say, now that I’ve stopped crying, the view from this momma’s nest isn’t half bad. Let me first say that it took a…
Maggie’s Club London is back with a bang, after undergoing a facelift while it was closed during the pandemic and it’s totally rad! ‘Video didn’t kill the radio star’ at this 1980’s retro nightclub which is located in the heart of Chelsea. ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’, so after a day of birthday celebrations…
The Art of Banksy, is the world’s largest exhibition of privately owned Banksy artwork being showcased in a huge warehouse space in Covent Garden, London. Banksy is one of the most famous street artists in the world, yet he’s managed to keep his identity a secret. His face has never appeared in public photographs or on television, and he’s…
My husband has been working from home for 483 days (but who’s counting!!??!!) at the time this article was published. I don’t know about you, but after so many months in quarantine with my nearest and dearest (and if you know me well, you can see that deadpan half smile as I say those words out loud), I’ve been DESPERATE…
Live Music Is Back! Walt Disney Concert Hall is a Los Angeles iconic venue designed by Frank Gehry ‘from the inside out.’ Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is the first ensemble to perform a live concert for in-person audiences, after Covid-19 restrictions abruptly stopped performances in March 2020. The beauty of live events is each one is a unique experience, creating memories…
Black Rock Lodge is a magical eco-lodge committed to offering a fully sustainable experience in the San Ignacio area of Belize. This stunning 250 acre rainforest location sits on the banks of the Macal River in the middle of the jungle, filled with birds, monkeys, spiders, lizards and other tropical animals. Here are 10 Reasons why Black Rock Lodge is magical: 1. If you…
Deep in a cave in Belize’s jungle is a sacred Mayan burial site, where the remains of 14 human sacrifices have been found. The Belize Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave tour is one I promise you absolutely cannot miss. In order to preserve the integrity of the site, only authorized tour guides are allowed to bring people into the cave. Tourist dollars are very…
When Belize announced they were opening up to vaccinated tourists, we did a happy dance and began to plan our trip. We were looking for part relaxation to decompress from the past year and part adventure. We decided to stay at Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas, an all-inclusive resort in Belize to relax, decompress, and be pampered. This stunning boutique resort is located on…
One of the most popular tours from Placencia in Belize is the Monkey River Tour by Captain Jak’s. It’s easy to arrange for this tour through the Sirenian Bay Resort concierge desk. As our boat rode through the mangroves and the Caribbean Sea, our guide, Doyle, pointed out the stunning wildlife and explained what we’d see on the tour…
For most of you April 29th is just another day. For me, this day is a reminder of when my life changed forever. April 29th 2015 was the day I had both breasts and 13 lymph nodes removed, and breast cancer was evicted from my body. I am a 6 year cancer survivor. Hearing those dreaded words, “I’m afraid you have cancer…