by Lawson | Aug 17, 2026
Deciding whether an aging parent or loved one needs extra help can be difficult. You may notice that Mom is having more trouble preparing meals. Dad may not be as steady on his feet as he used to be. Perhaps your loved one is becoming more forgetful, or you’re simply...
by Lawson | Aug 5, 2026
Africa’s islands are remarkably diverse. Some are steeped in centuries of Swahili trading history, others blend French and Creole influences, while one is home to wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. You can hike an active volcano, wander medieval streets where...
by Lawson | Aug 5, 2026
I’m following a narrow sheep path along the cliffs of Bardsey Island, and there is nothing between me and the sea but a hundred feet of air. Below, in the bay, eight gray seals are playing in the water. I can hear their grunts carrying up on the wind. Aside from my...
by Lawson | Aug 5, 2026
Booking a Crystal Cruise that begins in Mumbai, India, crosses the Indian Ocean, and ends in Mombasa, Kenya, gave us the perfect excuse to spend several days exploring Mumbai. We had already traveled extensively through northern India and welcomed the chance to...
by Lawson | Aug 5, 2026
One of the things I love most about traveling in Europe is how easy it is to cross international borders. Along the Mediterranean coast, France, Italy, and Monaco sit so close together that exploring all three in a single day is surprisingly possible. What was it...