Delhi – Better Than Expected
Woefully underprepared. I had no idea what to do in Delhi, the mega-city/third-world-smelly-congested-capital of India. Before I arrived I was sick to my stomach, something I was certain that was […]
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Travel a Lesson in Gratitude
Travel is about being here, not going there. How many time are you thankful for paved roads, computers, internet access, or an indoor toilet? We all take things for granted, […]
La Paz – Traditional Mexican Beach Experience
You imagined a Mexico that was cheap and lively, with wandering Mariachi bands, beach vendors and strong drinks. Then you arrived in Cabo San Lucas and were served overprice drinks in […]
Skip Los Cabos – Try Todos Santos
Vacation goal – relax on the beach with a Corona, tacos, surf and sun. Sure, you could go to San Jose Del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas with beaches, bars, […]
In’n’Out of Renting a Car Abroad
Two hours drive outside of any major city is a completely difference place. Have you ever wondered what you were missing as you zoomed by on your tour bus? It’s […]
Oh the people you’ll meet – Havana
I grew up with Dr Suse “Oh The Places You’ll Go” but as an adult my travel memories aren’t just about the spectacular places I’ve seen, but the interesting people […]
Drinkologist — seek out great Mixologists
Have you ever gone out of your way for a good burger? Passing 5 McDonalds until you arrive at In-and-Out burger? Great, you are aware of your taste buds. Do […]
Ferry Ride to Foodie Land – Seattle
Seattle has a reputation for breathtaking natural beauty and exceptional food, it’s also my hometown. Before “Foodies” or “Farm to Table” there was Northwest home cooking. Growing up in the […]
Better than Sonoma… Try This Healdsburg
Healdsburg is Wine Country at it’s best! It’s everything you expect Napa to be — tasty, wine centered, friendly little town, but isn’t. Travel Goal: Sip artisan wine and picnic […]
After Napa… Try This Sonoma
It’s July and I am freezing in California. I live in San Francisco where ‘summer’ is cold and foggy, particularly near the ocean. Thankfully my day-job requires I go to […]
If England had a “South” it would be Norfolk
England may be small but if you take the time to travel just 3 hours out of London you get an experience akin to visiting the Carolina Coast after a […]
Skip Camels… TRY THIS Dubai Dune Buggies
Sure you can ride a camel through the desert, but why do that when you can control the throttle on a custom-built desert-trashing sand-spewing, tail-swerving dune buggy over massive waves […]
San Francisco – LYFT a pink mustache ride
If you have visited San Francisco in the last year chances are you have seen a car with a fluffy pink mustache attached to the front. This is not some […]
‘Dubai Dried Lemon & Sumac Chicken’ – Souvenir Spices
It has all the elements of a great recipe – seven ingredients, three easy steps, one pot oven cooking and delicious leftovers. No trip is complete without a stop at […]
Top 5 Beaches in San Francisco
“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco” Mark Twain Thankfully Spring and Fall are gorgeous and right now it’s 80 degrees in San Francisco. Locals […]
Sunday Brunch – Dubai Style
Child-like-joy — Surrounded by all the food and drink you can politely shovel in your mouth in four hours. Your heart beats faster, your eyes go wide, and then you […]
Dubai – Surprise
I didn’t know what I was getting into. I didn’t do my homework and I didn’t know what exactly we would be doing in Dubai. We planed a 6 day […]
Paris – will stop for Champagne
There is something about Paris that makes me want a cigarette. Not that I smoke or ever have smoked, it’s just Paris. It’s street side cafes, lovely boulevards, and fashionable […]
California Skiers Paradise
I live in California, known for sun, beaches, surfing and wine country but you may not know that on Northern California’s eastern boarder lives a sunny winter wonderland. Lake Tahoe […]
Havana Cuba – What I think I know – part 3
Part 1 – Accommodations and Food Part 2 – Currency and Safety Cigars and Rum If you know nothing else about Cuba you know they make the worlds best Cigars […]
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