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Nov 7, 2017

FOOD: How To Survive A Filipino Boodle Fight

First things first - leave your brass knuckles and switchblades at home. This isn't that kind of fight. Make sure you pack a big...

Jul 12, 2017

FOOD: My Top Meals in Jackson, Mississippi

One of the perks of my job is that it requires me to do a fair bit of traveling every year. For some people that might be a drawback but...

Apr 7, 2017

PHOTO: The American West Through An Amtrak Window

As I detailed in my recent review of Amtrak's California Zephyr service, the absolute best thing about my journey was the opportunity to...

Apr 3, 2017

REVIEW: Amtrak California Zephyr - San Francisco to Chicago

If you follow my blog, it should come as no surprise that I have a pretty lengthy queue of pendings posts to make my way through at the...

Apr 7, 2016

PHOTO: Hiking Chugach State Park (Anchorage, Alaska, USA)

Two weeks ago at dinner with two of our best friends my boyfriend responded to a suggestion that we all spend a weekend at a secluded...

Nov 26, 2015

DESTINATION: Moana Lani Spa (Honolulu, Hawaii)

The term “tourist trap” has plagued many famous destinations throughout the world. Often times crammed full of mediocre attractions and...

Nov 18, 2015

FOOD: A Day of Dining on Oahu, Hawaii

Ask just about any traveler and they'll agree - food is an integral aspect of a trip. Whether you return time and time again to the same...

Feb 10, 2015

PHOTO: Loop Around Maui

In the history of beautiful places, Hawaii would certainly find itself added to most people’s lists. While there are certainly travelers...

Feb 6, 2015

PHOTO: Ponds & Pines in Ladysmith, Wisconsin

My day job is a bit of a blessing and a curse. Being a government employee provides me with amazing benefits that includes ample...

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