Category Archives: Indulge

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What Does Sustainable Luxury Travel Look Like?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Kaitlin Solimine

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 | Leave a comment

Sustainable (Hu)Man: Rediscovering the Old (as Adam)

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

I’m a bit obsessed with this new website I recently discovered. Aside from its slightly male-centric title (as such, I’m suggesting a re-title as ‘Sustainable HUman’), Sustainable Man provides a necessary addition to the conversation about sustainability and mindful living. … Continue reading →

Posted in Eco-Conscious, Indulge, North America, Smile | Tagged Adam Irish, Gucci cashmere sweater vintage, haberdashery, Midnight in Paris, nostalgia, Old as Adam, Owen Wilson, Portsmouth vintage store, Street restaurant Portsmouth, sustainability, Sustainable Man, Wal-Mart throw-away crap, White Stag hunting jacket, Woody Allen | Leave a comment

The Reformation: Reforming Fashion

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

A guilty admission for someone on an eco-conscious bender: I love to shop. But there is nothing better than scoring a unique vintage (and thus: eco-friendly!) find at a foreign vintage emporium (like at Lisbon’s A Outre Face da Lua … Continue reading →

Posted in Eco-Conscious, Indulge, North America | Tagged eco-friendly clothing, repurposed vintage clothing, The Reformation, Yael Aflalo | Leave a comment

Lisboa: When in Portugal… Get Lost.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

“The train slows down, we’re at Cais de Sodre. I’ve arrived at Lisbon, but not at a conclusion.” — Fernando Pessoa Sometimes it is difficult to summarize a place when you are still there. Sometimes it is impossible to summarize … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Eco-Conscious, Europe, Indulge, Sleep, Smile, Travel Stories | Tagged A Outre Face, A Outre Face da Lua, A Vida Portuguesa, Alfama, bacalhau, Baixo Chiado, Belem, Cafe Fabulas Lisbon, Casa da Morna restaurant, Chapariz do vinho, Disquiet Literary Conference Portugal, Farol Design Hotel Cascais, Fernando Pessoa, galao, ginjinha, Hotel Solar do Castelo, Igreja de Sao Miguel, Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Lisbon Cathedral, LOST.in Esplanade Bar, Luvaria Ulisses, pasteis de nata, Paula Rego Collection, Santa Luzia Church, Veronique Lisboa, vintage shopping Lisbon | Leave a comment

Guest Hunting on Three Twenty Eight

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

I was so excited for the opportunity to ‘guest hunt’ for Three Twenty Eight, a blog devoted to inspiring individuality and creating a curated assortment of great finds from around the world. My ‘guest hunting’ finds are now live over … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Eco-Conscious, Indulge, Sleep, Smile | Tagged chic finds online, Guest hunting, Nikoi Island, Three Twenty Eight, Tokyo bike | Leave a comment

The Wild West: Grander than Grand

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

Sundance Kid: “You remember the time you and me and Etta went to Denver one summer for a vacation?” Butch Cassidy: “I’m glad you brought that up, Kid. That’s an important topic, considering our situation.” Sundance Kid: “The night we … Continue reading →

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Natural Swimming Pools? Dive In

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

My lovely friend Amy alerted me to the existence of a new trend: natural swimming pools. These pools, which often resemble watering holes more than chlorine-filled rectangles, are a welcome addition to the outdoor scenery. Already popular in Europe (of … Continue reading →

Posted in Eco-Conscious, Europe, Indulge, North America, Smile | Tagged natural swimming pools, non-chlorine pools, The Daily Green | Leave a comment

The Transit of Venus: Remembering Magic

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

In the past month, there has been a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse, and a once-in-a-lifetime transit of Venus. Yesterday, Venus slowly traversed the scope of the sun; over the course of six hours, it could be seen as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Eco-Conscious, Indulge, North America, Sleep | Tagged astrolonomical events, Captain Cook, Dalai Lama, Four Seasons Hualalai, Galileo, Hawaii Island Hotel, Hilo Homemade Ice Cream, Hualalai, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa Observatory, Point Venus, Tahiti on a budget, Tetiaroa, Transit of Venus | Leave a comment

To Love or not to Love: Sweet Suggestions for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

In light of Malaysia’s ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations, this may be a good opportunity to question the best way to celebrate the love-happy holiday. Sure, like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and other days meant to remind us to celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat, Eco-Conscious, Indulge, Smile | Tagged Audubon, chic picnic, chic Valentine's ideas, cool Valentine's ideas, girls' night out, picnic, Shark Savers, Valentine's Day, Valentine's donations | 2 Comments

Matt and Nat: I doth protest

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

After spending weeks searching for the perfect environmentally-friendly travel bag before the holidays, I wanted to like Matt and Nat‘s line of vegan handbags so badly. I mean, if Alicia Silverstone (duh, Clueless!) is a fan, then surely there’s something … Continue reading →

Posted in Indulge, North America | Tagged Alicia Silverstone, clare vivier, Etsy vendors, handbags, matt and nat, recycled leather | Leave a comment