I spent a wonderful, relaxing October weekend at Kohler Waters Spa in Kohler, Wisconsin. One of only 48 five-star spas in the world, Kohler combines the best of nature with fabulous spa services. It showed me that it was possible to have 5-star luxuries in a rustic cabin, on 380 acres of picturesque land! The refreshing weekend was filled with hikes on beautiful trails amid the changing colors of autumn, along with relaxing spa treatments and fine dining.
Read MoreSome may assume I feel most at home in a big city surrounded by cultural events, fantastic architecture, and sleek, up-scale restaurants. But once in a while, I like to experience a more simple life and get re-connected with nature to soothe my soul.
Read MoreOne of my greatest passions is to increase the awareness of Russia’s grand cultural heritage to the world. So it was a tremendous honor to receive an invitation recently to tour the Russian Cultural Center in Washington, DC, which shares a similar vision.
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