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It is a fact that Granada, Spain is a magical place. I spent a little over two days there this past summer, and I can still remember every minute of my visit. Granada was my next destination in Spain after Madrid. My sister and I woke up early to head to the train station, only [...]
A Thousand Days in Venice is the first novel I've read by Marlena de Blasi. In fact it was even given to me as a gift. However, I was hooked immediately by her use of eloquent prose, vivid imagery, and, of course, Venice itself. Never having been to Italy, de Blasi brings the unique city [...]
We all have our own pet peeves in life and in travel, and I'm no different. Over the years, while traveling and while working in the hospitality industry, I've noticed a few things that the most abrasive travelers tend to do, and tend to stick to doing vehemently. Most of these things can be narrowed down to a [...]
As I've said before, I adore the Windy Cindy. It always feels like coming home when I visit Chicago. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit this spring, and was reminded of one of the main reasons I love the city so much: its food. If I'm being honest, most of the money I spent [...]
Having lived in the DC area now for four years, I've been lucky enough to have taken advantage of the awesome food scene here. There are hundreds of restaurants over the metro area, endless food trucks, and wine and food festivals aplenty. To me it was a revelation that occasionally chefs here close a restaurant just because they want [...]
Generally a passion for adventure and a desire to see the world are qualities that will enrich your life and present you with opportunities you would never have had otherwise. However, what about the days you wish could be exploring but are stuck at home? For me, I find the best antidote to unfulfilled wanderlust can be [...]
Dear readers, I know it's been awhile, but I'm endeavoring to get back to the blog's weekly quote of the week. This week's comes from James Michener, an American Pulitzer prize-winning novelist who lived most of the 20th century, from 1907 until 1997. According to his biography, he was an avid traveler, staying long enough [...]
