Archive for March, 2009

Scouting the Active Adventure of a Lifetime

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Does lounging on the beach, and eating and drinking to your heart's content sound like the ideal vacation? Probably not if you are one of a growing group of people who emphasize healthy, athletic lifestyles.  But, you don’t have to give up your commitment to health and fitness just because ...

“A Powerful Noise” - Inspiring Look at Women Helping Women Break Poverty’s Cycle

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Last night, I went to a sold-out screening of "A Powerful Noise", a documentary showcasing three outstanding women who are single-handedly improving the life prospects of other women and communities in Vietnam, Mali, and Bosnia.  In celebration of International Women's Day on Mar.8, the live presentation streamed to Seattle and ...

Escape Your Worries for Awhile With A Spiritual Travel Adventure

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Despite the economic downturn, there continues to be a strong interest in spiritual travel.  Such vacations offer opportunities for self-reflection, renewal, and study of philosophical thought while exploring foreign destinations, and is one of the hottest segments of the travel industry, according to the World Religious Travel Association.  In North America alone, spiritual travel is a ...