Category Archives: Travel

Cabo San Lucas

I’ve been trying to go to Cabo for over a year now.  J and I tried multiple times last year, but it just never worked out.  I was desperate to go, but starting to give up hope! But then, the … Continue reading

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Vail

I love California, but if I had to move, Colorado would be my top choice.  I love it there- especially Vail in the winter.  A couple weeks ago I reunited with 75% of my family there for some time on … Continue reading

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Alexander’s

I have a crush, and it’s on a restaurant. It’s called Alexander’s and it’s a total dream boat. Let me explain: the inside of the restaurant is crisply white, romantically dim, and cheerfully casual.  There are hydrangeas and candle light … Continue reading

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Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe

I hope you enjoy today’s guest post from Kate.  She’s calling it “Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe” but to me it’s “Places to Add to my Bucket List”.  Everywhere on his list looks breathtaking! The castle is straight … Continue reading

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Ski Weekend at Mammoth Mountain

I’m a yes girl.  Yes is my default answer. Want to go to happy hour?  Yes. Karaoke Friday night?  You’re going to regret asking, but yes. Brunch in 20 minutes? I’ll be there. So when my coworker, Katie (who I’d … Continue reading

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International Travel Tips

Remember a little while back when I posted 5 International Travel Tips over on Meet Me in Paradise (refresh your memory here)?  Well, since then, I’ve thought of some more.  Here they are: 1.  If you’re visiting somewhere that’s known … Continue reading

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Croche’s

Usually I look forward to San Diego’s biannual Restaurant Week the way most people look forward to The Super Bowl.  I go online weeks in advance to study the menus and plan where we’ll eat and what I order.  But … Continue reading

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The Noble Experiment

Do you know what this is? Some photos from here. Trick question!  It’s actually a secret passageway to a modern speakeasy.  Common sense might suggest that, for a business to be successful, patrons need to be able to find it. … Continue reading

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Utica Greens

My parents are both from the Utica, NY area.  I’ve been visiting my whole life, reveling in the area’s unique epicurean offerings.  One favorite is half-moon cookies, which are also known as “black and whites”.  They are a cakey chocolate … Continue reading

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Sedlic Ossuary A.K.A. “The Bone Church”

Have you ever been lying in bed at night, trying to fall asleep, when you found yourself wondering what a church would look like decorated with the remains of 40,000+ people? Yeah, me neither.  But when I heard that such … Continue reading

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