September Food & Fun
San Diego 's vibrant food scene keeps me well-fed. I love the continuous hunt for great restaurants and reporting back to my readers....
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Aug 316 min read
2 Nights in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
I've found a new favorite weekend escape in Valle de Guadalupe , a small wine region in Baja approximately two hours south of the...
Aug 183 min read
Where to Stay & Eat in Los Angeles
Los Angeles's proximity to San Diego makes it an easy escape filled with great shopping, restaurants, and museums. I love spending a...
Jul 274 min read
July Food & Fun
After being away for almost a month, I was ecstatically surprised to return to La Jolla unveiling so many new restaurants. Settling back...
Jul 49 min read
3 Nights in London, England
Spending the past three days in London significantly reminded us of our years living as New Yorkers. Minus the landmark royal buildings,...
Jul 114 min read
7 Nights Northern Puglia, Italy
The notable differences between the south and north of Puglia will immediately strike you. While the southern region of Salento gains...
Jun 2314 min read
7 Nights, Southern Puglia, Italy
We spent seven incredible nights in the boot's heel of the Italian peninsula's Salento region of Santa Maria di Leuca, a perfect base to...
Jun 158 min read
2 Nights on Amalfi Coast, Italy
There's no place on earth like the Amalfi Coast of Italy. The striking beauty of this coastline transports visitors into a constant state...
Jun 136 min read
3 Nights in Naples, Italy
Napoli exudes grit and character at every street corner. There are no rules on the road here with Vespas and cars zooming by at their...
May 304 min read
May Food & Fun
In La Jolla, locals refer to this month as "May Gray" because of the looming marine layer that hides the sun. However, when you focus on...
May 287 min read
2 Nights Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
We've visited various areas of Mexico over the years, and probably have traveled to this favorite country of ours at least one dozen...
Apr 294 min read
April Food & Fun
My endless pursuit of great food in San Diego comes with several rewards: discovering new restaurants that I love, gathering with friends...
Apr 156 min read
How to Coachella in Your 40's
Let's face it, once we hit our forties we've grown out of our willingness to be uncomfortable. We're more fixed in our ways and often...
Apr 611 min read
5 Nights in Punta de Mita, Mexico
I love everything about Mexico - the culture, the food, the people. We've visited Tulum, Cancun, Mayakoba, Holobox, Isla Mujeres, Playa...
Mar 275 min read
March Food & Fun
March has dragged by at a torturous pace, the days stalled while each weekend felt a world away. This slow pace was mainly due to our...
Feb 265 min read
February Food & Fun
I am thoroughly relishing the personal challenge I set for myself in 2024, as I explore new and enjoyable activities while continuing my...
Feb 196 min read
3 Nights in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Our first visit to Carmel was in November of 2020. I instantly fell in love with this charming town packed with some of the best...
Jan 274 min read
January Food & Fun
One of the goals I set for myself in 2024 is to delve into new experiences in addition to discovering restaurants worthy of a...
Jan 95 min read
3 Nights in Jackson, WY
The Black Stallion, our loyal SUV, led us from San Diego to Las Vegas to Park City and ultimately steered us to Jackson, one of my...
Jan 83 min read
3 Nights in Park City, UT
In true road trip fashion, for our winter vacation we drove to Park City from San Diego with a stop in Las Vegas to break the drive. The...
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