Encore Hotel Las Vegas Review – Is it any good?
The Encore Hotel is the sister hotel of the Wynn Hotel, and shows up near the top of ranked Vegas Hotels. I checked it out on a recent trip to get…
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Is Caesars Palace still cool?
Caesars Place Hotel in Las Vegas opened in 1966, the same year I was born! When I was about 5 years old my family took a road trip there and stayed…
Princess Diana Exhibit Las Vegas – Worth Visiting?
Curious about the Princess Diana Exhibit in Las Vegas? A lifelong fan shares what’s real, what’s replica, and whether it’s worth your time (and $30 ticket).
Coolest Cafes in Silicon Valley
One of my favorite pastimes is to spend time in a cafe with a cool atmosphere and delicious coffee, either working, chatting with friends, or just enjoying life! I decided to…
Is There Anything to Do in Fresno, California?
Fresno? I say Fres-yes! I was recently asked to attend a work meeting in Fresno, California. This is not typically a destination that makes most people jump for joy. I figured…
Is Arnold California worth visiting?
Chances are you’ve never heard of Arnold, California. It’s a census-designated place in the Stanislaus National Forest of Calaveras County, with a population (and elevation) of around 4000. Arnold is about…
Capitola – Where should you stay?
Capitola is a ridiculously charming beach village in the Monterey Bay of California. Colorful buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect spot for a beach…
What to see in Capitola Village By The Sea
Capitola is a scathingly charming beach town in Santa Cruz County, California. Colorful, historic buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops, art galleries, and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect place for…
Capitola, California – Where to Eat
Capitola is an adorable beach village about 6 miles south of Santa Cruz in the Monterey Bay. I have spent more time in Capitola than anyplace else except my hometown. I…
2 Perfect Days in Savannah – Prepare to be Charmed!
A quick internet search brings up these words to describe Savannah, Georgia: To me it is the definition of Charming! I can’t think of another place where I’ve felt so gol-darned…
An Overnight Layover in Chicago
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…
What’s it like visiting Washington DC solo?
Thinking of solo travel to Washington DC? Get my real-life 3-day itinerary, safety tips, and must-see spots—plus a few hilarious mishaps. Start planning your solo adventure now!