Tag: wanderlust
South Florida: Snorkeling at Phil Foster Park
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau When I moved to Florida, I was on the hunt for a snorkeling treasure. I checked out a few local spots, but they were a bust. Last year, I wanted to hit the Keys to get my fish […]
MA: Boston Harbor Islands
“It’s human nature to stretch, to go, to see, to understand. Exploration is not a choice really; it’s an imperative.” – Michael Collins When Erin and I talked about her visit, she said not to stress about entertaining her. She said to look online for free concerts and/or events happening in Boston for the weekend. […]
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: 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. […]
Bahamas: Fortune Beach, Grand Bahama Island
“Cheers to beach hair, tan skin, flip flops, and sandy toes.” – Author Unknown I recently visited Grand Bahama Island with my friend, Brenda. I purchased two $49 vouchers for a day trip aboard a ferry, Balearia Bahamas Express, from Travelzoo. (Note: Another $18 per person was due at check-in.) I have been to a few Bahamian Islands, […]