It’s no lie that the cold winter months can seem to last forever, the dark mornings, evenings and brisk chill in the air can be draining for anybody. A weekend retreat can sooth the soul and revive the spirit, whether it is a cosy get-a-way in the country or sightseeing ...

Desmond Cormier is an art teacher at the Buford Middle School in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has taught at the school for 16 years. Cormier lives at a nearby farmstead with his wife, Virginia, a sheep farmer. He became an educator after many years in an entirely different profession. “My first ...

As you know, running a hotel or B&B is an energy-intensive undertaking. Saving energy and switching to cheaper tariffs can result in significant savings – without affecting the customer experience. Catering for the needs of guests and patrons often leads to high energy consumption, but there are many ways for ...

Taking a River cruises in Russia is sometimes considered old-fashioned, but fans of river cruises on the rivers of Russia get to see this vast country up close and personal. Every year, river cruises on luxury ships take tens of thousands of travelers up and down the Volga River. The ...

Montenegro literally translates to Black Mountain and it is located along the Adriatic Sea much like Croatia. Located in the Southeast of Europe, Montenegro is a hidden gem that often goes overlooked or overshadowed by Croatia and larger nations as a vacation spot. However, I find that works in ones ...