Five-minute Poem 6.2016

There’s a breeze in the air and big flowering bushes are taking over the sidewalks much to everyone’s glee, as they peruse the outdoor menus and those windows-full of over priced, raw cotton caftans.   Normal June, plain-old-tourist town. Nothing has changed as the season rolls in.   The world is churned-out, wobbling on its … Continue reading Five-minute Poem 6.2016

#TBT June 2007: Campfire Networking and The Simpsons

Networking Around the Campfire GoNomad editor Max Hartshorne held a cookout at his home last night for a few friends and colleagues, among them a handful of travel writers and photographers. Around a portable fire pit with grilled chicken and glasses of wine in hand, we traded stories about trips and hopes for the future. … Continue reading #TBT June 2007: Campfire Networking and The Simpsons

Rest, Relaxation, and ROI

According to the “Global Spa & Wellness Trends Forecast” published by Spafinder Wellness Inc., workplace wellness is one of the top 10 trends in the spa industry for 2016. The study suggests that this is a direct response to a growing number of businesses across the country taking the well-being of their employees more seriously, … Continue reading Rest, Relaxation, and ROI

Out for a Graze: The 2016 Food Truck Rodeo

We made an afternoon stop at the Third Annual Food Truck Rodeo at Shire City Sanctuary in Pittsfield. It seemed smaller than last year, with the notable absence of How We Roll, a local favorite truck that wraps gourmet fillings in egg roll wrappers. The nosh we tried was great, though, and the vibe friendly … Continue reading Out for a Graze: The 2016 Food Truck Rodeo

#TBT May 2008: Snark, Car Shows, Pasta Salad & Yoga

Note: The following blog posts originally appeared on The Jump in May 2008, when it was hosted at blog-city. They're gradually being added back into the current blog as #TBTs, so not to overwhelm subscribers. How Do You Write a Blog Post About Things That Annoy You Without Sounding Snarky or Unbalanced? You can't. Roll … Continue reading #TBT May 2008: Snark, Car Shows, Pasta Salad & Yoga