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HAWAII: Maui vs Kauai
HAWAII: Maui vs Kauai Maui vs Kauai is kind of like comparing ice cream vs cake — they're both delicious and it's really a matter of personal preference. Some people swear by Maui, others wouldn't go anywhere but Kauai. Your spirit will make the decision for you. Mine definitely did. Before this trip, I'd already been to Maui once and Kauai [...]
CALIFORNIA: San Francisco with Teens & Tweens
Fun Times in San Francisco with Teens & Tweens One of the perks of living in a tourist town is the ability to rent out one’s home to people willing to pay a ridiculous wad. This pays for our annual family vacation—and then some. This spring break we wandered to San Francisco with teens — or, more accurately, one teen and a tween [...]
TRAVEL THERAPY #12: I’m a Glutton for Food
TRAVEL THERAPY #12: This Glutton for Food is Unrepentant Four solid days of eating in New York City has me considering the possibility that I may be a glutton for food. “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” | GEORGE BERNARD SHAW My latest wander took my love of food and turned it mad. The smells, colors, [...]
NEW YORK: Tips for a Delicious New York City Food Tour
NEW YORK: New York City Food Tour Tips I'm thrilled to be back in the Big Apple again—this time for a New York City food tour with my girlfriend (and without my husband and kids...woo hoo!). This city is a mecca for foodies, which brings my inner glutton out to celebrate. "Gluttony, derived from the Latin 'gluttire' meaning to gulp down [...]
TRAVEL THERAPY #11: It’s Time to Find My Place
TRAVEL THERAPY #11: It's Time to Find My Place I didn't have a specific intention before I left for my week in Sydney, but the city quickly set one for me—to find my place. “Once you’ve examined your needs for travel, consider the places that most help you fulfill the aim. Setting an intention for travel can bring rewards, invite [...]
AUSTRALIA: Things to Do for a Week in Sydney
AUSTRALIA: A Week in Sydney Why, yes, I think I will join my husband for a week in Sydney! God bless my brother-in-law for holding down our two-kid fort so I can wander once more. DAY 1—Flight to Sydney One of the countless reasons I am so passionate about travel is that you always come back a tad wiser. For [...]