When deciding who to reach out to for The Road Linds Travels’ Celebrating Women series, there was no doubt in my mind that Long Beach-based apparel designer, LaChele Steele, had to participate. Have you ever met someone and instantly clicked? Like you knew that you […]
Ashley Hyman and I met twenty-six years ago at cheerleading practice in Middle America. I sat on a bench by my shy self, eager to feel included and like I belonged, as teenage, pubescent children so often do. “Hi!” a cute, curly-haired brunette greeted me. […]
I met Alessia Rosini at Villa Fattorusso in Napoli, Italia on Sunday, July 23, 2023. We were both attending the wedding of a mutual dear friend. “Excuse me? Hello, I’m Alessia. This is Daniel.” She introduced herself and her husband. They were seated directly next […]
International Women’s Day, celebrated today, March 8, honors the achievements of women worldwide while advocating for gender equality. Originating in the early 1900s amid growing labor movements, it gained momentum through socialist and feminist activism. Today, it’s a global call to action, acknowledging progress while […]
It’s that time of year again, and I feel like I just said that. Is anyone else as flabbergasted that the holidays are upon us yet again? And with the holidays comes celebrations, food, and wine. If we’re fortunate, it also comes with good company, […]
We recently moved into a beautiful new place in a lovely neighborhood and intend on staying for a long time. The last month, as quickly as that time has passed, has been all about home improvement. With that being said, I wanted to assure you, […]
Crater Lake, a mesmerizing natural marvel nestled in the heart of Southern Oregon, is a testament to the forces of nature. Formed approximately 7,700 years ago within the remains of Mount Mazama, The caldera lake is the deepest in the United States and is the […]
About thirteen years ago, I was dining at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Manhattan’s Lower East Side when I was served a particularly palate-pleasing red wine from South Africa. This wine was Carménère. I was so surprised by its taste that upon returning […]
Four Sigmatic was founded in 2012 by Tero Isokauppila from Finland. The company specializes in functional mushroom-based products, including Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee blends, various elixirs, lattes, proteins, supplements, and other functional beverages. Tero comes from a family with a farming background and a strong […]
What do doors signify for you? An entrance? An exit? Perhaps home? In the months leading up to my Italian/Spanish excursion, I anticipated many things: delicious food, wine, and history, to name a few. What I didn’t anticipate were the doors of Europe! European doors […]
