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My Summer Vacation at Elkhorn Ranch

My quest to “Avid Riders Week” at Elkhorn Ranch outside Bozeman, Montana last summer was the most “authentic” of all my dude ranch...

A Day at The Resort at Paws Up

It didn’t take long to start my quest for the “next” dude ranch and found a “Cowgirls Up” week scheduled at The Resort at Paws Up out of...

A Day at Vista Verde Guest Ranch

I had the “dude ranch” crave and quickly planned my early Summer trip to Vista Verde Guest Ranch in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where...

Western Country Retreats

Adventure, Fun and Horses!

Scotland Calling!

What it is like exploring such a beautiful destination by horseback. I set my eyes on European riding and since I love castles and love...

Best of Machu Picchu

Feel the pulse of ancient history & an incredible journey through one of Peru’s most timeless regions. Topping many bucket lists, this...

Top 8 Coolest Things to Do in Alaska

Alaska’s rugged glaciers, huge mountains and scenic landscapes offer so many opportunities for adventure, you might feel overwhelmed by...

A Day at Downton Abbey

A sophisticated solo travels to London and Highclere Castle #london #downtonabbey #highclerecastle

World Music in Switzerland

I LOVE Andreas Vollenweider who is a Swiss harpist. He is generally categorized as a new-age musician and uses a modified electroacoustic...

Chic Country - Deep in the heart of England

I was heading out to my first trip to the countryside of England, arriving at Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire which was about 40...

2 Hours Over Los Angeles on Emerites

What could be a more fun – and appropriate – venue for the in-flight premiere of an independent film about the way’s aviation has changed...

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