By Merilee Kern. ‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor I recently had the pleasure of visiting the La Costa Resort and Spa – a destination idyllically situated in sunny Carlsbad, California that’s revered for its well-appointed accommodations, world-class spa, fine dining and, of course, its two PGA-championship golf courses. Having heard much about La Costa prior […]
The Emerald Triangle – Running Down The Mountain
In 1958, Jack Kerouac’s book Dharma Bums was first published. It is a semi-fictionalized account of his introduction to mountaineering and Buddhism. Throughout the book, Kerouac grapples with the duality of his "city life" soaked in jazz, partying and emulating Tibetan Buddhist tantric Yab-Yum rituals with the contrasting "simply life" of the outdoors with its […]
Great Home Landscaping Ideas
A beautifully landscaped property can bring pleasure to you, your family, as well as your neighborhood. This practically brings pride to your humble home, making you a proud owner of your lot. To create a landscape that is both grandiose and easy to maintain, you need to consider some important things and basically some […]
Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Bogor)
The Bogor Botanical Gardens are located 60 km south of the capital of Jakarta in Bogor, Indonesia. The botanical gardens are situated in the city center of Bogor and adjoin the Istana Bogor (Presidential Palace). The gardens cover more than 80 hectares and are said to be the inspiration of Sir Stamford Raffles who was […]
Illegal Wiretapping Scandal Rocks Colombia
Last week, the illegal wire tapping scandal uncovered by Semana news magazine was the main headline in most news outlets and the talk of the day on some blogs in Colombia. On Tuesday, February 26, President Álvaro Uribe announced that the Administrative Security Department (DAS, for its initials in Spanish) was no longer allowed to […]
Volkswagen to Open Production Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Volkswagen has announced plans to open a production plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee that should be operational by early 2011. This is the first plant the European automaker will open in the U.S. since it shut down its last American plant in 1988. The Volkswagen plant is expected to bring 2,000 jobs to the Chattanooga area. […]