Greetings!
Jeannie Ralston, who is on her way to NYC for a few days, is the proud new owner of solar panels on her roof in Asheville. She has had solar panels at other houses, and is thrilled to continue the practice. People have asked her, “When does it pay off?” As if this were purely a financial decision.
It pays off in so many ways—more money in her pocket every month, money that isn’t going to the power company. Which means more spending power.
And of course, it’s pays off big time environmentally. As they used to say at Mastercard, “Priceless.”
Still having the time of her life—Jeannie Edmunds in Vietnam. Our second visit there is almost over, and Edmunds and her group of 14 women are squeezing out all the fun possible. “I didn’t think Vietnam could be any better than last year,” she told me. “But it continues to amaze.” She’s already thinking about next year’s trip, which we’ll post soon. As soon as we decide who’s the lucky NextTribe staffer who gets to lead it.
Part of the Vietnam crew among the gumdrop mountains. Jeannie Edmunds is taking the picture (someone’s go to do it).
This Week’s Reads
Speaking of smaller things, here’s a piece that rages about getting shorter as we age. The indignity of it all!!
With the public release of our 2026 trips to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, here’s a story to let you know that our signature trip is more than just fun and games (but there’s a lot of that too).
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Happy travels—
Jeannie Ralston, CEO + Jeannie Edmunds, Chief Operating Officer
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A NextTriber born and raised in Colombia leads this trip
We continue our love affair with Mexico.
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From Lisbon to Porto with a stay at a 5-star Douro Valley winery
See Mt. Everest (from afar, we don’t go that high)
Our first trip here. Food, culture, artisanal mezcal.
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