Live Nation Will Open The Music Factory in 2016
Last night at the House of Blues, Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, announced that it will open an all-new, state-of-the-art concert venue in Irving, Texas.The...
View ArticleDallas CityScape Visits Galleria Dallas
The annual Dallas CityScape exhibit features over 20 models of Dallas’ famous landmarks, all crafted out of Lego bricks, perfect for fans of The Lego Movie or future architects and creative types....
View ArticleThe Center Stage Studio (and My Second Childhood)
CSS’s cast of Annie takes a bow When we first realize that our child is interested in our own passions, the first thought is elation. I KNOW that! I know how that world works, I did it once too! We can...
View Article5 Things to Remember When Becoming An Expat
At some point or another, almost everyone has fantasized about packing up and spending some time in another country. Maybe you’ve got the itch to live in a different climate, to try different foods or...
View ArticleHow My Life Changed in a Year
This year has gone by in the quickest of flashes. Each successive day seems to differ just slightly from the last. When a year’s worth of those days has passed, I find myself in an entirely new place...
View Article24 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia
At midday, church bells echo through Dubrovnik old town. Chic women click-clack down cobbled alleyways. The city’s charisma is intoxicating, full of rich history and tragedy. But much has changed over...
View ArticleWhat to Send in Expat’s Care Package
I’m an American, who loves living in the Europe! I have embraced the Montenegrin lifestyle and to confirm this I now frequently start working at 10AM after having sipped a cup of coffee at cafe for a...
View ArticleMarriott Comes to the Balkans – Rewards Card is Worth it!
Before leaving the Unites States, some wise friends of ours recommended us to apply for the Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card. We were already Marriott Rewards members, but the credit card takes it...
View Article24 Hours in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
With its extraordinary cultural and religious mix and rich Ottoman heritage, Sarajevo is a city that merits a visit at any time. Surrounded by green hills and bisected by a river, it is a place of...
View ArticleWhy Not Travel to Colombia?
It was as if I had declared my intention to walk through Times Square in 1975 alone and unarmed. “Colombia? Why?” was the response almost every single time I shared the holiday travel plans I had with...
View Article4 Tricks to Learning a New Language
One of the reasons that my husband and I wanted to move abroad was learning new languages. Learning a new language, you learn a lot about another culture. You leave your comfort bubble and open your...
View Article30 Hours in San Diego
Vacations don’t always require long flights and big budgets. Since moving to Southern California, I set a goal for my family to take short trips exploring our new state. Follow along as we find the...
View Article30 Hours in Avalon, Catalina
The island of Santa Catalina has taunted me from 22 miles off the coast of California since I first visited Laguna Beach in 2009. Sometimes completely shrouded by the marine layer, often appearing...
View ArticleDallas Summer Musicals brings The King and I to Dallas
Dallas Summer Musicals continues their 75 anniversary season with their current production of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I. Like last year’s production of Disney’s The Little...
View ArticleHow to Use a Sauna & Steam Room at a Spa
There is nothing like enjoying a “spa day.” Taking a little time for yourself is necessary, and many spas offer more than just treatments like a swimming pool, sauna and steam room. But how to use...
View ArticleColorado Bound!
When you think of Colorado you usually imagine the majestic Rocky Mountains, lots of beautiful white snow, and some of America’s most incredible skiing. Our family goes at least once a year for a...
View ArticleHotel ZaZa’s Annual Spring Soiree
As the spring party circuit continues to forge ahead, what’s another happy social that lauds the philanthropy and business scene that keeps Dallas on the international map? The stylish, storied Hotel...
View Article10 Things to Do in Naples, Italy
Buon Giorno, Naples, Italy! The legend tells that the origin of Naples is due to the mermaid Parthenope who killed herself in the Gulf of Naples because Ulysses refused her love. Maybe that’s why...
View ArticleCity Wonders Ancient Rome
Dark Rome Tours, a City Wonders brand, offers small group tours in Italy with expert, English-speaking guides and Skip the Line Access to help you get the best from your vacation. After being suggested...
View Article10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Travel
Truly understanding and appreciating a new culture can take months or even years. When traveling, most of us don’t have that luxury. Those for whom a few days to a week is about the best that can be...
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