Polaroid of the Week: Refreshing Escape to Mount Lemmon, Arizona

Fresh from a refreshing week in Buffalo, New York, Ive returned to the hustle of New York City. This getaway was a perfect break from the Big Apples rush, especially as I squeeze in experiences before my upcoming move next month. Buffalo exceeded all expectations with its groundbreaking architecture, world-class art collections, historic landmarks, eclectic neighborhoods, and delectable cuisine. Stay tuned for a full recap, but heres a teaser: I explored five Frank Lloyd Wright homes—plus his

Ive finally arrived in Colombia after years of anticipation. Back in 2010, my journey began in the U.S., heading south through Mexico and Central America toward Tierra del Fuego. The plan included a scenic catamaran from Panama to Colombia via the stunning San Blas Islands—but after nine months in Latin America, we opted for Europe instead. Returning to South America years later, we focused on Argentina and Chiles summer, flying into Buenos Aires and reaching no farther north than Peru. Now, ne

During our recent stay in Tucson, we took our housesitting hound, Millie, on a hike through Saguaro National Park. Spanning two vast districts totaling 91,442 acres, the park is divided by the city of Tucson into East and West sides.Heading west from the city limits that morning, we marveled as saguaros multiplied with every mile, soon enveloping us completely. Home to over 1 million of these iconic cacti, many reaching 6 to 20 feet tall, the park offered an awe-inspiring hike under their toweri