Due to a last minute change in plans I found myself with about 16 hours in Chicago between arriving on the California Zephyr Train and flying to Washington DC. I knew I’d only have a few hours of daylight to see something on a Sunday late afternoon so I scanned the internet looking for something…
As an American, Washington DC was always on “the bucket list” of places I should take my kids. Somehow that hasn’t happened. Now they are older, living their own busy lives, and I realized that I really wanted to visit for myself! So I booked myself a nice solo trip, looked through all of the…
The Amtrak California Zephyr train ride is on the bucket list for many of us! It is a 52 hour ride from Emeryville, California to Chicago, Illinois. It is often called the most beautiful train trip in the US. The route has stops in Reno, Salt Lake City, Denver, and Omaha (along with 30+ other…
Are you flying into Nashville on your way to Memphis or another city to which you couldn’t get a direct flight? Is a one day, two night visit to Nashville worth it? You bet your boots it is! Here is all we managed to pack in during our short stay. Where to Stay Hyatt Centric…
New Orleans was always on my list to visit, but never #1 until recently! I’m so glad that I went. It’s very cool and different than anyplace else I’ve been. Kind of a combo Las Vegas / Disneyland / loud jazz club outside all the time / poorly ventilated laundromat…in a good way! We did…
What to do and see, where to eat in charming and beautiful Pacific Grove California!
Is a safe, budget, solo weekend in San Francisco possible? I tried it recently and found out it was, and it was fun! Read on for the story and tips for your own visit. I’ve lived within an hour of San Francisco for most of my life. It was a frequent and much beloved destination…
The restaurant choices in New York City are endless! I don’t know much about food, except for liking to eat it. I do appreciate fine dining, probably as much for the atmosphere as the food. Here are a few places I really enjoyed and recommend you try out. Tavern on the Green The famous Tavern on…
Not in any particular order. Just cool places I’ve visited that are unique to NYC! Empire State Building The classic icon! What’s not to like? Just think of Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, Elf, not to mention King Kong! (Full list of movie/TV/book ESB appearances) Use the Empire State Building as a reference point to figure…
I’ve found some great places to stay in New York City over my 3 most recent trips. I’d recommend each of them depending on your circumstances and preferences. See below for some great New York City Lodging ideas! Pod 39 – great for solo travelers Pod 39 accuratly calls itself chic and budget friendly. I stayed here…