Tag: city
Good Eats in Koreatown, New York City
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” When I traveled to Vietnam, one of my flights was on a Korean airline, which served Korean food. I had never really eaten Korean food before, and airplane food is usually lacking. However, the spices they served us burst with flavor, […]
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City
“You will never understand the true meaning of your life, until you travel and experience how others are living theirs.” – Unknown After a crazy night at LAX and a stopover in South Korea, we arrived in Vietnam. Let the adventure begin! Note: I had never thought about visiting South Korea. After tasting their flavorful spices and observing […]
24 Hours in New York City
“One belongs to New York instantly; one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five days.” – Tom Wolfe When my sister, Dina, and niece, Joanna, visited from Greece, I asked if they wanted to go to New York City. Of course, they did. I used points to book a Hilton property close to […]
Explore Boston
“This is Boston, a city with courage, compassion, and strength that knows no bounds.” – Mayor Thomas Menino When my family, friends, and acquaintances travel, I am often asked for recommendations. Since I grew up in Boston’s suburbs and live here again, people ask me for suggestions on what to do when in town. Here goes… […]
11 Things to Explore in Seattle
“Only the curious have, if they live, a tale worth telling at all.” – Alistair Reid When you travel for work, do you take time to explore your surroundings? Or, do you go straight to your hotel room, attend your meetings, and head back home? If you have the chance to venture out, I suggest you […]
NYC: Asiate, a Restaurant with a Spectacular View
“The city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery and beauty in the world.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald In April, my friend, Leann, sent me an article, 35 Most Amazing Restaurants With A View. I love to travel, and every single place on the list looked absolutely amazing. Of […]
NYC: Let the Adventure Begin
“One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years.” – Tom Wolfe I have arrived. After working and flying, I grabbed a cab to my hotel, the Lombardy. According to Wikipedia, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, among other celebrities, once resided here. The stale smell […]