A guide to Sacramento, California? No, I am not a Sacramento insider as you might have guessed. But I know someone who is! People from all over the world are contributing their expertise and insight...
Read MoreA guide to Cincinnati, Ohio? No, I am not an Cincinnati insider as you might have guessed. But I know someone who is! Let me explain… You might have read, I am starting a food...
Read MoreGoing to a Broadway show is a right of passage for anyone who loves theatre, a must-do if you’re visiting NYC, and even a regular occurrence for some people. Whether it’s your first time seeing...
Read MoreWhat drew us to Santa Barbara for my mom’s 50th birthday? For one, it was the coastal setting. Who wouldn’t want to visit America’s Riviera? Second, the wineries and the conveniently located tasting rooms downtown....
Read MoreIf you’re considering a visit to New York, you’ve certainly already heard of the Statue of Liberty, the Rockefeller Centre, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. CityPASS is here to guide you through New...
Read MoreHistoric Hotels of America® and Historic Hotels Worldwide® have inducted 17 historic hotels into membership through April 2017. These historic hotels date back to the 13th century. The 17 iconic hotels represent different independent hotels, brands, and collections...
Read MoreIf you’ve been reading my website for long you might know that I love Vegas. I go at least once a year. I enjoy gambling, the shows, the kitschiness of it all. But I especially...
Read MoreThe last time I rode an ATV I crashed into my uncles very sturdy fence in the Sunshine Coast. My cousin came rushing over, my ankle slightly rolled but otherwise ok, he analyzed the fence...
Read MoreI am a huge fan of second, third and even tenth visits. When I find a place that meshes well with all my travel criteria I can’t help but return. It’s like I become fixated...
Read MoreWhere do you take someone who has never been to San Francisco before? This was a question that plagued me before my most recent trip to San Francisco. My fiancé and I were veterans. We’ve...
Read More“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” Isak Dinesen I live about 3.5 hours away from the Pacific Ocean. Although the nearest body of water is a 2 minute...
Read MoreI work mostly in marketing which means I design a whole lot of banners, literature and upkeep my work’s websites. So it isn’t often that I get to leave the office and if I do we...
Read MoreIt’s tough for me to allow myself to be a tourist but little did I know it would lead to a lobster feast in Boston. I had no time to really dig in and research before...
Read MoreMy first visit to San Francisco I had thought that Alcatraz was an attraction I could skip out on. I’ll admit it, I was wrong. Little did I know it held deeper roots within history...
Read MoreHaving been to the island of Oahu three times I consider myself well versed in its fluctuating snorkelling conditions. Lanikai Beach, for example, was the ideal place to snorkel when I first visited its vibrant...
Read MoreIt’s another Sunday Pranzo where I share some of my favourite foodie experiences with you.Back in September I was able to experience Foreign Cinema, a restaurant that has caught a lot of hype in San...
Read MoreAloha! I’ve returned a little browner, a little blonder and even more fascinated by the Ocean life I’ve encountered. With my trusty GoPro I’ve captured a sea turtle and a whole lot of colourful fish....
Read MoreJack Kerouac inspired my first published poem. In second year creative writing we had to select a poet to mimic. We needed to learn what fueled their craft, where they hung out, with whom they...
Read MoreThere’s nothing much that’s cheap in Vegas unless you’re willing to take your chances on $9.99 deals for steak dinners and watered down beer pairings. But when in Las Vegas you should be able to...
Read MoreDowntown Seattle’s Purple Cafe & Wine Bar‘s architecture is as memorable as its name. A black box structure stands out like a black concrete crate on 4th street surrounded by old buildings, modern minimalist experiments...
Read MoreThe best things I ate in New York? Oh….thousands. New York is a plethora of restaurants and bars. It takes planning if you want to plot out your foodie path while there. As with travel,...
Read MoreEver wanted to take a road trip around the Bay area in a ruby red Volkswagen bus equipped with California crafted beers? I did with Erik, designated driver, guide, owner and genius behind Vantigo San...
Read MoreA cruise to Alaska – probably the only way most would consider visiting – seemed like a good idea at the time of booking. I figured it would be a great...
Read MoreIf I learned anything in 2011 it was that I am not a cruise person! But I still had a good time, I always do, and it is because I travel with the people...
Read MoreEarlier this year I was in need of some scenery, that good ol’ fashioned idea of getting back to nature…without the discomfort of camping. University had made me slightly insane and I needed a...
Read MoreThe list keeps growing. I’ve been going since 2003 and been blogging since 2011. I love food and when it comes to Las Vegas, it is tough to beat. The only problem you’ll have is...
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