The Drop Vancouver Having just spent a weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia, I now want to go back and see more of that beautiful city. I was there for the TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) conference held at the Vancouver Convention Centre which has a terrific location on the waterfront. One…
What Happened in Vegas
I can’t tell you everything that happened in Vegas. There’s at least one story that’s staying in Vegas. But of all the things that happened in Vegas, most of my weekend getaway with husband and friends was just fun, eclectic and suitable for all audiences.
Puttin’ on the Glitz in Vegas
The Chandelier is one of the five bars and lounges at The Cosmopolitan, a resort on the Las Vegas Strip where they are puttin’ on the glitz. It’s made up of three levels, each with its own distinctive bar. Strung from the top, sheets of crystal beads around the bars…
BART Art
At the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station in Millbrae, California, there are 6 sculptures in bronze, concrete and ceramic by Scott Donahue, a public art sculptor. Donahue refers to these works as “Sculpture in the Round” because his “… goal is to compel viewers to move around the artwork…
Where in the World Am I? The Rookery Chicago!
We’ve got a winner! This was a tough photo quiz, but Charles McCool of McCool Travel correctly identifed the building in the photo above as The Rookery Chicago. Congratulations, Charles! Charles is a travel expert who has taught others how to travel more effectively and have more fun since 1992.…
Tucking in Napa
Last weekend, I met up with travel and wine writer, Dave Thompson, for a Napa day trip that started at Cleavage Creek Winery in Pope Valley, far removed from the busy big name wineries along Highway 29 through the Napa Valley.
Half Moon Bay Getaway
Half Moon Bay is notorious for its exciting surfing venues such as Mavericks Beach, but there are many reasons to visit this part of the Northern California coast. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, a Half Moon Bay getaway is perfect on a hot summer day or even…
Cool Place in a Hot Town: Arizona Falls
While visiting family in Arizona, my sister took me to a very unusual place in Phoenix that I hadn’t seen on previous trips. She and her husband came across it unexpectedly while out for a bike ride one day. I’m guessing that most travelers and a large percentage of residents don’t know about this interesting site either.