A Fab Afternoon in Malibu California
If you find yourself in LA or Santa Barbara and want to take a little drive along the PCH (i.e., Pacific Coast Highway or Highway 1), here is my recommendation for…
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A Fun First Time Guide to Florence, Italy
Florence Italy was a place I’d always dreamed of visiting. Largely because of my obsession with the movie, “A Room With A View“. I finally made it there recently, and I…
What’s it like visiting Elvis’s Graceland in Memphis?
On a recent visit to Memphis, Tennessee, I couldn’t resist stopping by Elvis Presley’s Graceland home for a visit. My mom was a huge Elvis fan, and his music always played…
Rome’s Hidden Gems: Personal Recommendations for Your Ideal Stay
Rome is a big city with so many sights and options of places to stay. Here are some places I personally recommend in various parts of the Eternal City! Prices, of…
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United Polaris Business Class Flight Review
I recently splurged like a madman and travelled from San Francisco (SFO) to Rome (FCO) in United Airline’s Business Class (called Polaris). Here’s what my impressions were. SFO United Polaris Lounge…
Best Things to do Alone in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is such a huge area it can be intimidating and confusing for solo travelers to figure out the best places to see. It is easiest to explore L.A. with…
2 Days in Venice Italy
Imagine what you think VENICE ITALY is like from all of the books you’ve read and movies you’ve seen. Now…guess what! … It is! (Unless you’ve read and seen a bunch of…
What’s it like visiting Washington DC solo?
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,…
The Best Things to see in Rome!
The absolute best things you must see in Rome! Don’t miss these fabulous places!
Amtrak California Zephyr Review: Is this 52 hour train ride worth it?
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…
New Orleans – What to See, Where to Stay and Eat
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…
11 Top New York Sights You Must See
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…