Whether you are an art lover or not, everyone knows The Last Supper. This famous work painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the 1490s may well be the most important painting in the world. Depicting an imperfect-looking Christ surrounded by majestic apostles, the painting is a treasure to the Christian and the art world and … Read more
When was the last time you took a deep breath, looked around you and truly felt present? Especially those of us who spend a lot of time in the digital space, it can feel overwhelming to think about how much of the present moment we spend brooding in the past or obsessing about the future. … Read more
Out of all the historical streets in Cambridge, Trinity Lane has to be up there as one of the prettiest. It’s a medieval lane that is lined with rows of Tudor chimney stacks and you can admire some of the oldest buildings in the city from here. It’s a popular commuter route with locals and … Read more
When it comes to spending time in the great outdoors, I’m always looking to strike a balance between function, fashion, and comfort. When an item has all three aspects covered, I know I’ve found a winner. I’ve spent most of my life hiking outdoors and have finally found a recipe I can rely on for … Read more
I have a confession to make. When I first began to connect with my spirituality, I was convinced that to be “spiritual,” I had to only embrace “love and light.” I didn’t know at the time that I was essentially practicing spiritual bypassing, ie, using spirituality to avoid or dismiss any complicated feelings I was … Read more
Every time I share a photo from Idaho, I get the same “that’s Idaho?!” comments. That’s what I love so much about this state – it’s full of hidden gems that are unexpected, and often so impressive you’ve got to see and experience them firsthand. That goes double for Southern Idaho, where you can easily … Read more
Imagine driving through unassuming farmland in southern Idaho only to stumble upon a canyon oasis with some of the clearest, bluest spring water out west. That’s what you’ll find at Box Canyon State Park in the Twin Falls area of Idaho. A short hike gets you down to a pumping waterfall, several swimming areas, and … Read more
The Bridge of Sighs Oxford is a skyway that hangs over New College Lane beside the Bodleian Library. Although not open to the public, the passageway connects two buildings in Hertford College for students to easily walkthrough. It was built for convenience but today it is an icon of the city and somewhere that tourists … Read more
Okay Muggles, did you know that there are many New College Harry Potter filming locations that you can visit in Oxford? The production team used the New College cloisters and courtyard to film scenes for Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Most famously, you can see the Draco Malfoy tree where Draco … Read more
How many times have you wished that you could find a portal to another world such as Narnia from the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe? Well, you may just be in luck with the Narnia Door Oxford. You’ll find embellishments that look like Mr. Tumnus, the Lion Aslan and there is even a Narnia … Read more