Well, things went pretty much as predicted last month and by the time I got on a plane for my Mexico City FAM, I was exhausted. But I had a good chunk of the rest of my year all lined up. So, that made me feel better.

Mexico was awesome… but exhausting. The highlight of the trip was a sunrise balloon flight over Teotihuacan, a pyramid complex so old no one really knows who built it. It had been abandoned for centuries when the Aztecs first discovered it.

Mexico City itself was awesome: The history. The traffic. The culture. The traffic. The food. The traffic.   Despite spending too much time in buses in traffic, it was a great 4 days. I am happy to report the streak…

Let's use an example to "drive" this point home.

If I asked you what attributes you look for when shopping for an automobile, you would give me your buying criteria on the matter. These are your personal feelings as they relate to you - specifically. If I asked someone else what it is they look for when they shop for a car, chances are they would give me an entirely new set of "needs."

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday September 15, 2015

A celebrated destination for any wine enthusiast, Bordeaux has undergone significant changes since the turn of the 21st century. Once known as "La Belle au Boise Dormant" (or Sleeping Beauty), the city adopted more pedestrian-friendly streets, a modern public transportation system, and a restoration of its classical architecture. The entirety of the Bordeaux region enchants and charms visitors year after year

Vineyards of…