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…
Is Pacific Grove worth a visit? What’s it like? I sense you wondering these things, so let me fill you in! Pacific Grove (called “PG” by the locals) is a small (pop.15,000) seaside town between Monterey and Carmel, California. There are beautiful beaches & ocean views, lots of those colorful pretty flowers you only see…
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…