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Author Archives: Kaitlin Solimine
Redefining Travel
Redefining Travel Here’s another post from our time in Nicaragua. What is geotourism and is it possible? Read more here.
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Tagged ecotourism, geotourism, Jicaro Eco Lodge, Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua
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Not So Far, Yet Worlds Away
The long-awaited time is finally here—we have embarked on our “world’s best internship” experience at the Cayuga Collection’s Nicaraguan and Costa Rican properties, an announcement I first made here. Our first blog is available on the Cayuga site — here’s … Continue reading
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Traveling isn’t always the easiest, most financially-feasible option for most of us. That’s where great travel writing fills a necessary gap. For armchair travelers, these two new anthologies are a fantastic way to explore the world from the comfort of home—and … Continue reading
Beauty in Loss: Remembering Those Who Taught Us How
“To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept … Continue reading
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Tagged death, life and loss, Rachel Carlson, writing instruction
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What Does Sustainable Luxury Travel Look Like?
I’m thrilled to announce my husband Joseph and I will be serving as this year’s coveted Cayuga Collection interns in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Forbes called the position “The Best Job Ever” —as interns, we will experience the best the collection … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Eat, Eco-Conscious, Indulge, North America, Sleep, Smile
Tagged best internship ever, Cayuga Collection internship, climate, composting systems, Costa Rica travel, eco lodges, environment, Lapa Rios, sustainable hospitality, sustainable luxury travel, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Words of Advice from a 9th c. Poet
Go ahead stockpile rhino horns Wear tiger eyes if you want Use a peach branch to drive away evil Use garlic cloves as beads Warm your belly with dogwood wine Lighten your heart with wolfberry soup Still you can’t escape … Continue reading
Earth Day: In Celebration of the Little Things?
“God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fools.” – John Muir Yesterday, in a household effort of spring cleaning, I cleaned out my … Continue reading
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Tagged Made in China, made in the USA, Olympics, Ralph Lauren, small eco choices, Starbucks straws, sustainability
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How We End Up Where We Are
Originally posted on thegoodshufu:
This week, I passed the 50,000-word mark on The Good Shufu, meaning (phew!) I’m still on track to get it to my editor at Putnam by my deadline in Jan. One of my main themes in…
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HIPPO Reads on the Go
As Cold Mountain Collective readers are likely aware, I’ve been busy lately with a new venture and sadly neglecting my duties as a blogger here on CMC. But all this work at HIPPO Reads has me realizing that there’s a … Continue reading
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