Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl XLVIII
Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl XLVIII champs! Whether you’re a football fan or not, Seattle is a great place to visit. Not only is it the coffee capital of the US (Starbucks anyone?), home to Amazon, Microsoft, and Nordstrom, it also has some really great things to see and do. Have you been? […]
Avoid These 5 Common Travel Mistakes
Let’s face it, travel mistakes happen. Unfortunately, some of these can be very frustrating and/or expensive. Here are 5 common travel mistakes you don’t want to make. Not Leaving Enough Time Between Connecting Flights If you have to take a connecting flight to reach your destination, remember to allow a 1-2 hour window between the […]
Are Travel Agents Back?
I spent the weekend working a travel agent booth at the LA Times Travel Show and these were the top two questions asked, “Are travel agents back?” and “Why should I use a travel agent instead of booking my own trip online?” Questions we’ve heard over and over. To answer the first question, YES, travel […]
Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House
We stopped for lunch at the infamous Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House before heading to the Jack Daniel Distillery tour. And what a lunch it was! Rooms in the boarding house have been converted into dining rooms, each holding a long table seating 8-14 guests. This is done purposely, allowing for interaction with those you’re […]
Visiting the Jack Daniel Distilley
No visit to Tennessee is complete unless you stop in Lynchburg and take a tour of the Jack Daniel Distillery – even if you don’t drink whiskey! This free, hour long tour gives you an up close and personal look into the history of this dry county’s thriving distillery. (What is a dry county? It’s […]
Christmas Traditions Across Europe
Travelers looking for that perfect Christmas getaway could consider spending their Christmas in any of the beautiful countries of Europe. European Christmases are known to be among the best in the world and they offer tourists a wonderful atmosphere, beautifully decorated streets, the occasional Christmas tree, grand celebrations and pristine white lights. December 25th is […]
The FIFA 2014 World Cup – Back to the South American giant
Futbol (soccer) is something which is universal to almost every country and every continent of the world. As a result, the FIFA World Cup, which takes place once every four years, is one of the most anticipated events on the sporting calendar. Not only is a futbol world cup about the intense on field rivalries […]
Coffeehouse Mystery Holiday Recipe
Looking for a holiday themed book to take with you on your holiday travels? I recommend Holiday Grind, first holiday themed book from the Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle. After a holiday event at the Village Blend coffeehouse, Manager Clare Cosi goes looking for her customer and friend who never showed up. Alfred Glockner, […]
Top 5 Places for Skiing this Winter
Ah, the much awaited winter is finally here! Yes, the harsh cold might be an issue for many, but winter allows for the fun outdoor activity of skiing. And who in their right minds doesn’t love skiing? (Okay, I admit, I’m not a skier.) The sheer sight of dramatic vistas from the ski lifts, the […]
SACRED HOLIDAY TRADITIONS–Sort of
SACRED HOLIDAY TRADITIONS–Sort of – By Jade Lee My mother was Chinese, born in ShangHai, but emigrating here when she met and married my father during graduate school. In many ways, she was very American, but some holiday traditions escaped her. Halloween, for example, was beyond bizarre to her. Why would anyone send out their […]