Have you ever considered taking up social dancing? It is not only a pleasurable way to connect with a partner but can also significantly improve your physical and mental health when you are older. Medical professionals often use it as a type of therapy to treat conditions that range from eating disorders to depression. Below are just 5 benefits of social dancing that will … [Read more...]
Madrid, Spain, and Side Trips You Don’t Want to Miss
Gorgeous and majestic Madrid in Spain is a city of palatial splendor, ornate monuments, historical landmarks, art, and elegance. It is the capital and cultural hub of the country and a doorway into its illustrious past. Find a local guide in Madrid, here. While we were there, we took side trips to the old city of Toledo, the Valley of the Fallen, and El Escorial. … [Read more...]
Bask in St. Simons Island’s Southern Tranquility
The stress of daily life was already starting to melt away as I crossed the Sidney Lanier Bridge, Georgia’s tallest cable-stayed suspension bridge heading to St. Simons Island. It literally felt like crossing the bridge of time- to an island filled with beauty, charm, and fascinating history! More than 400 years ago, Spanish explorers landed on the barrier island shores in … [Read more...]
How You Can Inspire Your Kid’s Love of Travel
I will never regret being able to give my kids the experience of visiting a foreign country because it opened up a whole new world for them and gave them a love of travel that they still have to this day. We took a trip to Spain when they were 16 and 18 but it wouldn't have happened if life didn't take the turn that it did. My husband passed away in 2001. At the time, my … [Read more...]
How Aging Rock Stars Keep Themselves Young
I was watching the Grammy tribute to the Beatles and was floored when I saw Ringo doing jumping jacks as he sang. He was born in 1940, is in fantastic shape, and still has a boyish glow. The Beatles, like most of the rock bands of the '60s and '70s, lived hedonistic lifestyles that would put Justin Bieber’s escapades … [Read more...]
