Wine Tasting Around the World

As I began drafting this post, it dawned on me that I drink a lot of wine. Like, a lot. Especially while traveling. Whether I’m doing a wine tour, visiting a wine region, finding wine bars in cities, or simply deciding where to travel based on my desire to drink that country’s wine, wine isContinue reading “Wine Tasting Around the World”

DIY New York City Pizza Crawl

New York City is famous for many things and one of my absolute favorites is New York pizza. There’s nothing like a classic New York slice with its thin, crispy crust and oil running down your arm as you bite into the tangy, cheesy goodness. While there are several New York staple pizza shops slingingContinue reading “DIY New York City Pizza Crawl”

Positive Changes to Keep in a Post-COVID World

Sometimes it feels easier to focus on the negative, especially these days when it seems as though negativity is flying at you from multiple angles and sources. Our world has never seen anything like this and the media continues to do everything they can to remind us that we should be fearful of our neighbors,Continue reading “Positive Changes to Keep in a Post-COVID World”

6 Family Fun Things to Do in South Florida

Growing up in South Florida, I spent a great deal of time at either a beach or a pool and was completely content to do just that. However, now that I’m an adult, I have become interested in exploring the local community when I travel, including when I’m back in South Florida for a holiday.Continue reading “6 Family Fun Things to Do in South Florida”

Get to Know the Real Nashville

It happened seemingly overnight. ABC’s television drama, “Nashville”, premiered in 2012 to 8.93 million viewers followed shortly thereafter by a New York Times piece crowning Nashville as the new “it” city. Fast forward to 2019 and the city continues its rapid growth, averaging 90 people moving to Nashville a day. This record-setting population boom hasContinue reading “Get to Know the Real Nashville”

Kentucky Derby Tips for First Timers

Updated May 1, 2024 The hats. The dresses. The horses. The roses. This what comes to mind when you think of the Kentucky Derby. But how do you prepare for actually attending the Derby? How do you know what to wear, bring, or expect? Step One – ask a veteran! This year I had theContinue reading “Kentucky Derby Tips for First Timers”

Visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

New York City is famous for many reasons — Lady Liberty, world-renowned chefs, Central Park, Empire State Building, Times Square, Pizza, 5th Avenue, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the list could go on and on. But perhaps, in my mind, the most important and symbolic of the resilience and sacrifice  of the people of New YorkContinue reading “Visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum”

Navigating Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival

Now in its 23rd year, Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival is, in my personal opinion, the best time to visit Disney’s third oldest theme park. Beginning in 1995, the Food & Wine Festival features expertly created tasting dishes and international wines from various countries around the world. Epcot is perfectly designed for this type ofContinue reading “Navigating Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival”

These are a few of my favorite things [Asheville Edition]

In just two short visits, Asheville has quickly become one of my favorite places to explore. A 4.5 hour drive from Nashville, Asheville has a small town feel with all the attractions of a large city. On our first visit, Andrew and I spent much of our time downtown eating and enjoying the many breweriesContinue reading “These are a few of my favorite things [Asheville Edition]”

How to Spend a Long Layover in Boston

Long layovers are my favorite, or, at least the long layovers that allow you time to explore a cool destination. Enter Boston. While this wasn’t my first visit to Boston, it was easily my shortest visit. I enjoyed a 9-hour layover in this historic city with a few ideas in mind and an adventurous spirit.Continue reading “How to Spend a Long Layover in Boston”