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Dec 26, 2025

Returning to an Epic 2025 Florida-Georgia Tailgate

This past November I embarked on my second annual tailgate for the popular Florida–Georgia football game in Jacksonville, Florida. While I’m a Florida State fan, when I come to this specific game, I root for Georgia, as Florida State and Florida are rivals. This year I didn’t go to the actual game, as tickets were pricier than last year when I went. But anyone who knows anything about Florida–Georgia knows it’s all about the tailgating before the game.

Luxury Travel in Chilean Patagonia: Where Refinement Meets the Wild Edge

At the gateway to Chilean Patagonia, Los Lagos opens a landscape in constant motion. Volcanic peaks rise sharply above glacial lakes, mist moves through dense forests, and light shifts across every horizon. Here, luxury travel in Chilean Patagonia unfolds moment by moment, balancing raw energy with seamless comfort.

Oct 20, 2025

Dining at a Beloved Jacksonville Institute for the First Time

A month ago I finally had the opportunity to dine at bb’s Restaurant and Bar, a popular, relatively upscale restaurant near downtown Jacksonville that has consistently received both awards and praise from repeated customers. The restaurant, a standalone building in between downtown Jacksonville and San Marco, serves both lunch and dinner and boasts a massive wine list and house-made desserts that change seasonally.

Sep 2, 2025

Dinner at Mandola’s Italian Restaurant

A few weeks ago my sister and I set aside an evening to try out Mandola’s, a relatively new-ish Italian restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. Mandola’s Italian Kitchen actually has locations across Florida and Texas; and as my sister loves Italian food, we decided to make this our next restaurant visit.

The Art of Balance in Seoul: Beyond the Boardroom

The value of a destination is no longer defined solely by infrastructure, efficiency or scale. Increasingly, it is measured by a city’s ability to balance productivity with well-being — creating opportunities for focus, restoration and more meaningful connections.

Aug 18, 2025

A Sunset Wedding on the River, Maid of Honor Duties and More

In late June, my best friend of about 20 years got married, and I was the maid of honor. This was my second-ever wedding I’d been to and my first time in a bridal party. I didn’t realize how much time was spent getting ready and taking photos until that day, when we arrived at the venue around 10:30 a.m. with our dresses and shoes in hand.