by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Aug 21, 2026 | Destinations, International
Centuries of tradition are woven into the energy of modern Thailand. Deciding to travel from Texas to Thailand for vacation is a serious commitment because 24 hours of travel time is no joke. Ultimately, our stay in Thailand made it worth all the time spent in planes...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Jul 9, 2026 | Destinations, Featured, In This Issue, Sweet Spot, The Places
Some places simply make traveling easy. They don’t demand an itinerary packed from sunrise to sunset. Instead, they invite you to slow down, settle in, and enjoy whatever the day brings. That’s exactly what Walnut Creek does. For OTL, finding destinations...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Feb 23, 2024 | Destinations, Featured, Lifestyle, Luxury, OTL WInter 2024
Las Vegas, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, opulent casinos, and electrifying entertainment, recently played host to a different kind of spectacle — the Big Smoke Cigar Event. Organized by aficionado favorite Cigar Aficionado, the Big Smoke is a celebration of all...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Feb 9, 2023 | Destinations, Featured, In This Issue, Leisure, Luxury, OTL O Issue 2023, The Places
About a year ago, I had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. The striking resort, nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain, has been a prestigious luxury getaway since it opened in 1988. The hotel debuted with over-the-top...
by SEDRIC.WALKER512 | Feb 9, 2023 | Destinations, Leisure, Luxury, The Places
Even the most trivial things in Puerto Vallarta seem cosmopolitan. On the oceanfront Malecon, vendors sell tuba fresca, a non-alcoholic palm wine made from palm sap, ladled over ice out of a chilled barrel, garnished with nuts and fresh fruit (in this case, apple and...
