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Open Road: Destination=Newton, New Hampshire
“Keeping to the main road is easy, but people love to get sidetracked.” After a few wonderful days in Clover, South Carolina, the time had come for me to get back on the road. With a long day ahead of me, I got an early start. I took one last wistful look at the lake, […]
North Carolina: Vivace
“Good food. Good wine. Good friends. Good times.” Since I had never been to Charlotte, I told Brian I wanted to see the city. One night, we met his friends, Megan and Babak, for dinner at Vivace, an Italian restaurant. The place was super trendy, and I felt like I was dining in the heart of […]
North Carolina: Cafe Monte
“Whether it’s served on fine china or a paper plate, food brings us together and stimulates conversation. We feast to wed, mourn, celebrate, strengthen friendships, assert mana and simply to be hospitable. Good eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures.” After a long day on the road, I woke up to a beautiful, peaceful […]
Open Road: Destination=Clover, South Carolina
“Sometimes a girl just needs wide open spaces.” – therebelchick.com When I was a kid, I was not a huge fan of hopping into the family car and driving. I have always loved traveling, but I just wanted to reach my destination. When I drove from Massachusetts to California, that changed. I realized how magical road trips […]
FL: Paddle Boarding in Fort Lauderdale
“The cure for anything is salt water, sweat, tears or the sea.” – Isak Dinesen I have lived in South Florida for a little over a decade. Soon, I will be packing my car and moving home to Boston. How do I want to spend my last few days here? In the sun, on the […]
South Florida: Chihuly Exhibit at Fairchild
“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” – Kurt Vonnegut My friend, Elaine, asked, “Do you want to go see the Chihuly exhibit at Fairchild? I heard it is amazing.” I responded, “Maybe. Who is he?” Elaine said, “He is the guy […]
Cabo: 4 Restaurants to Dine at in Cabo, Mexico
“The fondest memories are made when gathered around the dinner table.” When Leann and I went to China, finding places to eat was quite challenging. Although we asked our tour guides and 4-star hotel concierge for recommendations, we were always led astray. We skipped many meals because we could not find anything decent to eat. We […]
Cabo: 4 Fun Things to Do in Cabo, Mexico
“It’s a wild, wonderful world… follow your heart and let the adventure unfold.” Flying into Cabo reminded me of California, where the mighty Pacific meets the magnificent mountains. I loved living in Los Angeles, and fond memories flooded my mind. I could not help but smile. Before I landed, I knew I would love Cabo. […]
Cabo: Los Claros, a Locals’ Favorite
“It’s fun to get together and have something good to eat at least once a day. That’s what human life is all about- enjoying things.” – Julia Child Part of the fun of traveling is going off the beaten path. Sure, hitting all the touristy spots is easy and sometimes a necessity. However, there is […]
My RED Toyota Corolla
“One day we’ll get in the car and drive anywhere we want to go.” – Author unknown When I graduated college, I went car shopping. Unlike most females, I am not a fan of shopping. I like to purchase what I need and move on. In my youth, the vehicle make and model barely concerned […]