Tag: travel
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 […]
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 […]
Cabo: Off-Roading in the Desert
“Discoveries are often made by not following instructions, by going off the main road, by trying the untried.” – Frank Tyger Have you ever been off-roading in a desert in a foreign land? Have you ever experienced the exhilaration of speed and bumps while driving through narrow dirt roads through the mountains? I never had. […]
Cabo: El Farallon, a Restaurant in a Mountain
“A meal is the whole experience of getting together and sharing with friends. It is more than food.” – Jinny Fleischman I love eating great food with close friends. I love sharing stories and being silly. Even better, I love when the ambiance enhances the entire experience. When I read the article, 35 Most Amazing […]
Cabo: The Arch & Snorkeling
“The world’s finest wilderness lies beneath the waves.” – Wyland Long ago, I wanted to check out Cabo. I hardly remember what the draw was, but I knew the destination was beautiful and a hot spot. This was long before I lived in Florida, where the beaches and tropics are plentiful. Fast forward to many years later, […]
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 […]