Why travel: exploring the world
People often ask me why I travel. I’m always stumped at first, usually responding with something like, “Why not?” This past week, while attending IPW 2014, an international travel conference held in...
View ArticleTop travel experience: Lloret de Mar Spain
Between 1983 and 1986, I lived in Europe with my husband while he served with the US Air Force in Bitburg, Germany. We didn’t have a lot of money but we would venture out someplace in Germany or one of...
View ArticleSusan Lanier-Graham: Featured contributor for Luxe Beat Magazine
This month, I’m honored to be the featured contributor for Luxe Beat Magazine. This wonderful new magazine is available online and in digital version. You can check out the profiles -— they extracted a...
View ArticleRecipes from the road: International food inspiration
In this installment of Recipes from the Road, I want to share some of the international flavors I have enjoyed over the years. There are two from Germany, one from Quebec’s Eastern Townships and one,...
View ArticleTop travel experience: Hiking the Devil’s Causeway
Hiking the Devil’s Causeway in northwestern Colorado’s Flat Tops Wilderness Area is one of those experiences in life that makes you say, “Wow!” This is one of the most notorious hikes in Colorado and...
View ArticleTop travel experience: Leopards in Zambia
One of the most amazing travel experiences of my life was during a visit to Zambia a couple of years ago. I stayed at several camps, but some of my most memorable moments were during my stay at Luwi...
View ArticleHotel Profile: Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho
Hotel Valley Ho, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright-trained architect Edward Varney, opened to much fanfare in 1956. At the time, it was one of the most innovative hotels anywhere. The hotel cost $1.5...
View ArticleRecipes from the road: My favorite bites
In my “Recipes from the road” series of articles, I’ve shared some of my favorite bites from around the world—be sure to check out the other great dishes here—but there are some that stand out above...
View ArticleVideo: October on the Olympic Peninsula
I spent a few days in October on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington. The seas were amazing during my stay, ranging from brilliant blue skies and white caps to gray skies, rain and crashing...
View ArticleChristmas Vacation: Christmas in Grapevine Texas
I love visiting other locales during the holidays. Even though I’m way past being an excited kid at Christmas, there’s still something magical about all those trees decorated in ornaments, lights...
View ArticleVideo: Art and architecture in Arizona
I live in Arizona. It has been my home for 20 years. I’ve visited the Grand Canyon many times over the years and travel through the mountains, deserts, mining towns and resorts on a daily basis....
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2015: Arizona trivia, nicknames and freeways
If you’re one of the thousands who plan to visit Arizona this January for Super Bowl XLIX, there are just a few things you need to know about Arizona that can help you have an unforgettable trip to the...
View ArticleVideo: 2014 Travels in Review
As 2014 comes to a close, I have been looking back at the amazing places I’ve visited this year. For the first time in years, I haven’t traveled outside the US this year, but I’ve found incredible...
View ArticleBest bites and sips of 2014: An Instagram look back
What were your best bites and sips of this year? I took a stroll back through 2014 via Instagram, reliving some of the amazing bites of food and sips of drinks I’ve had as I wandered the USA this year....
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2015: Debunking Arizona myths
If you’re one of the thousands who plan to visit Arizona this January for Super Bowl XLIX, there are just a few things you need to know about Arizona that can help you have an unforgettable trip to the...
View ArticleFavorite game-day bites: Recipes for fun finger foods
Looking for something to special to serve while you watch the Super Bowl? Even if you can’t spend this Super Bowl weekend hanging out in Arizona, odds are that the majority of Americans are going to...
View ArticleFood photos: touring the world one bite at a time
As I wander around the world, I’ve discovered that food is part of what defines each culture. Some is simple and comfortable, others daring and adventurous. Some things haven’t always appealed to my...
View ArticleKick the Bucket List: Just Travel
I think sometimes we as a society get much too wrapped up in the bucket list concept. The planning. The scripting. Perhaps it’s time to throw caution to the wind and simply wander. I’ve always loved to...
View ArticleAloha Hawaii: Photo essay of a tropical paradise
Hawaii is a tropical paradise, the air fragrant with unique floral notes and a touch of salt air. A unique sense of nature fills the islands, from remote spots to the center of Waikiki. I visited Oahu...
View ArticleVideo: Art and architecture in Arizona
I live in Arizona. It has been my home for 20 years. I’ve visited the Grand Canyon many times over the years and travel through the mountains, deserts, mining towns and resorts on a daily basis....
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