“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill It’s the time of year when we stop to give thanks for our plethora of riches: families, shelter, education, medical care, jobs. Our lives may not be perfect, but those of us who travel realize…
I have a crush on Napa. There’s no more beautiful place, with its golden hills and row upon row of grapes, not to mention scores of wineries and restaurants. This fall, spend a long weekend (or better yet, a week) dining and, of course, wining. You might begin your trip at the Carneros Inn,…
After the hot, humid heat waves that lingered this summer in San Diego, fall is looking better than ever for spending time outside. Whether you’re a master gardener or simply are looking forward to the cool evenings ahead, we’ve got expert advice on getting your backyard in tip-top shape for autumn. “Since pulling myself…
After a two-year hiatus, BMW’s luxurious M6 coupe is back. This time the automaker has resisted reaching into the racing parts bin for its high-strung, thirsty 10-cylinder engine mated to sequential-manual gearbox. Instead, BMW’s M team massaged the 650 model’s turbocharged V8 from 400 horses to 560 and bolted up a new 7-speed M double-clutch…
The Gazelles Rally As we shared last year, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles is an all-female rally raid through the deserts of Morocco, considered by many to be the toughest all-women’s sporting event on the planet. Lasting nine grueling days, teams of two drive their way off-road deep into the Sahara with nothing but a…