One of my favorite aspects of traveling is tasting the local food. To me, part of traveling is tasting the flavors of place. So when we spent 48 Sleepless Hours in Seattle before our Alaskan cruise on Princess out of Seattle (to be published soon), we had to taste all that Seattle had to offer, […]
Adventures
A Wine Trail to Woodinville from Seattle
One of my favorite aspects of traveling is wine touring. Any country, any state, and even any nearby city. I enjoy the change of scenery and climate, tasting room atmosphere, and of course the wines. To me, part of traveling is tasting the flavors of place. So when we spent 48 Sleepless Hours in Seattle […]
First 24 Hours on a Cruise Ship: Do’s and Don’ts
Cruises can be overwhelming for first timers and long-timer cruisers. There’s so much to see, do, buy, eat, drink…so how do you decide what to do first and how long until you feel like you’re on vacation? For me, I get my sea legs within about four hours of embarkation. From years of cruising everywhere […]
Why I Blog (Well…Why Not?)
I want to start the new year by reintroducing myself and why I’m here. By the 12 month milestone, my blogging peers have followers in the thousands, fill their calendars with sponsored posts, and hustle like nothing I’ve ever seen. Me? I’m just getting warmed up. I’ve been blogging for about 16 months now. If […]
Cruise Tips: Planning and Packing
So you booked a cruise! YAY!! Now what? Whether it’s your first cruise or you’re twentieth, I’m sharing a few tips that I’ve learned through the years of cruising everywhere from Alaska to the Caribbean & Bahamas to the British Isles & Mediterranean. I’ve sailed on Carnival, Norwegian, and Princess many many many times and […]
Channeling My Inner Child at Houston Zoo Lights
Do you remember driving around neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights when you were a kid? Those are some of my fondest childhood memories, especially during the holidays. Now that I’m a grown up (groan) and sit in traffic 10 hours per week, I’d rather not add another couple hours looking at lights. As a nice […]
Tactical Wine Drinking: Judge-Free Day Drinking
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Wine Hunting at Texas Renaissance Festival
Who am I to pass up a wine tasting? Not me. I’m game anytime, anywhere. Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF for short) runs every year during October and November in Todd Mission, Texas (just north of Houston). There is something for everyone! Costuming, jousting and other shows, shopping for handcrafts, festival eating, people watching, and…wait for […]
Oktoberfest in Texas: What to Wear
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What’s in My Bra?
Ladies and gentlemen, behold: one of life’s great mysteries revealed…what’s in my bra! Some (maybe most) women hide things in their bra. Phone, ID, money, keys, granola bars, etcetera. You just never know what we’re packing. So as a runner, I use these “built-in pockets” to store essentials for before and during races. As […]