Author: Emily Fodge

My mom and I have always loved hummingbirds. It’s “our thing.” Watching them at the feeder was a favorite shared activity with my late grandmother—especially in her dementia years, when collecting “yard doo-dads” and birdwatching became the most exciting and accessible thing we could all…

If you’ve found yourself here, it’s likely you’re doing your research, and I completely understand why. There’s no more important question than ‘Which company should I travel with when I go to South America?’ Planning a bucket-list adventure isn’t just about choosing the destination; it’s…

There’s something magical about the night sky. It’s a place where time seems to stand still, where the chaos of modern life fades, and we’re reminded of our place in the universe. This year, as the world gathered to witness the solar eclipse, it wasn’t…

When you think of a family-owned business, you might picture a son running a local car shop or cousins working together in a cozy café. But how many families have nurtured and sustained a business for nearly forty years, seamlessly blending their relationships and values…

I arrived at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador seeking silence on our honeymoon. In my mind, deserving silence. I had earned my vacation, plowing through deadlines, Zoom meetings, and the wedding planning. “I hate to come home to a dirty house,” I thought, as I willed…