by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Winter 2021
Hiking is a fantastic way to get out into nature and be active during spring, summer, and fall. But once winter rolls around, it can seem daunting to face the freezing weather and icy conditions. However, there’s no reason to let the cold stop you from seeing the...
by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | Field Notes, Winter 2021
A boat takes off from Raiwasa Private Resort in Taveuni (Tourism Fiji) We met Krish by chance. My husband and I were visiting Taveuni, Fiji’s third-largest island, referred to by locals as the “garden island” because of how lush it is. The island has one main...
by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | Field Notes, Insights, Winter 2021
To many people, Las Vegas is all about the Strip—the flashy neon lights, the crowded streets, and the jingling slot machines. But as a Las Vegas local, I know there is a world of beauty and adventure hidden just beyond the neon glow. Here’s your guide to Las Vegas’s...
by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight, Winter 2021
The first silkworm is said to have been discovered by the Chinese empress Leizu around 4000 BC when a silkworm’s cocoon fell into her teacup. The hot tea loosened the fibers, and Leizu was enchanted with the soft, strong thread as she wound it around her fingers. As...
by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | COVID, Winter 2021
The year was 1919, and the world had begun to recover from the haunting shadow of the Spanish flu. Fifty million people across the globe had died from this invisible disease, and the one question on everyone’s mind was “Where do we go from here?” After staring death...
by Abbey Huch | Dec 5, 2020 | COVID, Winter 2021
The past year has been crazy enough; don’t make it crazier by getting stuck in another country because of travel restrictions or by arriving at the airport late only to realize you forgot your mask at home. Here are a few helpful tips and tricks for traveling during...