Category Travel
If there is one thing that readers can expect by now, it is that I love food of all kinds and will provide a wide array of suggestions of yummy places to eat. A restaurant guide for Berkley or for… Continue Reading →
When I travel I am always reading, researching, and asking about the most interesting places to go. I was really proud on my recent San Francisco trip when I found a wonderful afternoon activity that even my local friends didn’t… Continue Reading →
Never having visited Melbourne before, we asked hotel staff where they eat. Travelers, here is an important distinction. Always ask for recommendations by saying, “Where do you eat?” If you say, “Where should I eat?” you will get suggestions that… Continue Reading →
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My best girlfriend moved from the east coast to the west coast nearly 10 years ago. While I miss her, I am very lucky because, A) she picked Northern California and, B) is happy to play tour guide when I… Continue Reading →
Why visit Bruges? Over two years ago, when the pandemic began, I became a traveler blogger who couldn’t travel. I offered my readers “virtual vacations” while we were all cooped up inside. One virtual vacation was this review of my… Continue Reading →
Where have you been all my life? I don’t know who originally said it, but we’ve all had a moment where we’ve thought it. That iconic question rolled through my brain as I wandered around our Saturday brunch spot. My… Continue Reading →
Most of the time a hotel is a place to lay your head for a few nights, maybe a week at the most. However, in recent years, hotel brands became aware of the need for properties that cater to longer… Continue Reading →
My adorably pregnant, bandana-clad server, Rebecca said, “I’m amazed how many people don’t know about Rosie the Riveter. People mispronounce the word.” I was a bit incredulous and stuttered, “Really?” “Oh, yeah. Last night I had a guy in here… Continue Reading →
What is there to do in Miami? Well, everyone is familiar with beaches, the museums and the art deco neighborhood of South Beach. I am drawn to historic places, but I doubted if Miami had more than one or two…. Continue Reading →
While I love the show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” on Food Network and become physically unable to change the channel when it broadcasts, I do have one note for them. I know that much of the show is viewer-driven and… Continue Reading →
Can you climb the Jupiter lighthouse? Yes, you can. Can you watch the coastal traffic go by via lighthouse webcam? Yes, you can, but climbing to the top and seeing it for yourself is a much better idea. Sometimes a… Continue Reading →
Despite the fact that I have been to Paris twice, I had never eaten the classic French dish, the croque monsieur. France is so renowned for its food that writers like me should never say, “French food” but rather, always… Continue Reading →
Home2Suites, Fultondale (AL) VS. TownePlace Suites, Asheville (NC) This spring I decided to experiment with a couple of extended stay properties. Previously, my only experience in this arena was with Residence Inn. From the Hilton side, I tried four nights… Continue Reading →
Fried green tomatoes, collard greens, BBQ, sausage gravy and fried chicken. These are the dishes that we identify with the Alabama culinary scene. However, as my travels through the deep south expanded, I discovered that a hungry traveler can also… Continue Reading →