By preparing your residence prior to going on an extended vacation or trip, you will not only alleviate some of the stress associated with traveling, but also eliminate many of the issues you would normally deal with at home while travelling. When you are away from your home and are not able to perform your daily activities, things like unpaid bills, unattended mail, or unsecured belongings can very easily turn into larger issues. Taking the time to prepare your residence prior to your trip will help you to focus on your travels rather than on anything happening at home.

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“Believe in your dreams, no matter how impossible they seem” - Walt Disney

It's spring again, and that means it is time for Detroit's Eastern Market to welcome vendors and shoppers back to the outdoor sheds.

I love the fact that the market is open year round, and your shopping experience at the Winter Market can include sighting someone suspiciously resembling Santa among a sea of poinsettias while you pick up supplies for your holiday parties.

In the U.S., distance is amorphous. A “quick hop” can turn into a six-hour flight. Buses can run overnight. And trains can stretch time in a way that lets you get tired, rest a little, and somehow rethink half your life plans, all before you arrive.

Here’s the thing most Orlando advice gets wrong right out of the gate: it treats parks like they’re interchangeable. Like you just swap one logo for another and the day feels the same. It doesn’t. Not even close.

Each park pulls on a different emotional lever: immersion, adrenaline, or room to breathe. And in 2026, when crowds, heat, and fatigue are part of the deal whether anyone admits it or not, stacking similar experiences back-to-back is how trips can fall apart.

I just read an Instagram post that offered the likes of the following words for 2026: faith, bloom, ease, abundance, and magic. I felt these deeply…and simultaneously wondered when did we start giving words to years?

For many travelers, the mental image of Brazil is a vivid montage of Rio’s Carnival, the thundering cascades of Iguazú, and the sprawling green canopy of the Amazon. Yet, as we move through 2026, the essence of Brazilian travel is shifting.

This February, Mills Gallery will host a powerful and emotionally charged exhibition titled "The Scream of Miroslav," featuring the work of Cuban artist Miroslav de la Torre Kozorez. Curated by acclaimed Cuban-American artist Rafael Hernández as part of his Grand Art Society initiative, this exhibition promises to shake audiences with its poignant narratives and bold visual storytelling.