Tag: tourism
Vietnam: Cu Chi Tunnels
“I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything.” – Bill Bryson Day 2 in Vietnam begins now… We woke up early to catch a private tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. We spent about […]
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 […]
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… […]
Cabo: The Office
“It is so much more fun and insightful to research travel tips through folks who have lived the adventure than by just utilizing the web. You get the inside scoop. I guess it also helps to have a great network of friends and family members who have gone off the beaten path and found more […]
Cabo: Birds, Locals, and Horses
“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” – Bill Bryson Friday morning, we ate breakfast at the buffet in our all-inclusive […]
Cabo: Misiones De Kino, a Restaurant off the Beaten Path
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener One Thursday night in May, I landed in Cabo, Mexico. Brian and Leann, friends who live in other states, picked me up from the airport. We drove to our all-inclusive hotel located in Jose del […]
NY: Le Jardin Du Roi, a Clinton Favorite
“A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe.” – Thomas Keller After my training in New York City, I ventured to the suburbs to visit my friend, Erin, and her family. One night, Erin and I hit a French restaurant in a neighboring town, Chappaqua. The Clintons often frequent the place […]
NYC: 9/11 Memorial… Never Forget
“After the 9/11 apocalypse happened in New York City, people, particularly New Yorkers, who breathed in the ash, or saw the results of that, have a tendency to keep seeing echoes and having flashbacks to it.” – Stephen King Reflection Where were you on September 11th? What daggers shot through your body when you saw […]
NYC: The Sketchy Subway
“No place epitomizes the American experience and the American spirit more than New York City.” – Michael Bloomberg I love New York City. The vibe. The people. They are passionate and driven. They are intelligent and educated, making stimulating conversation abundant. They can be kind, aloof, or crazy, but they are honest. I have often […]
Escargot 41– a Hidden Gem in Naples, Florida
“Eat well, laugh often, love abundantly.” Last month, I went to visit my mom, Callie, in Naples, Florida. One night, we went out to dinner at Escargot 41, a fabulous French restaurant, with Richard. Escargot 41 is a hidden gem nestled away in a shopping center between K-mart and Homegoods on Tamiami Trail. My mom learned about this wonderful […]