I’m a list person – packing list, grocery list. But my favourite list of all is my pre-travel checklist for my home because that means I’m going on a trip!
Fish Markets Around the World – Photo Essay
Fish markets the worldwide come in all shapes & sizes so, I asked a few of my fellow travel writers to share some of the fish markets that they’ve visited.
Buffalo, NY: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House
Out of the approx. 10 projects by Frank Lloyd Wright within Buffalo NY, Darwin Martin House most represents his core vision for Prairie Style architecture.
Lofts on Pearl in Buffalo NY – Review
If you are a group of 6 travelling to Buffalo NY & need a place to stay, try Lofts on Pearl, it’s centrally located & you’ll all be able to stay in 1 unit.
Experience Canada: Calgary Zoo, a must see with the whole family!
Located in Western Canada, and holding over 1,000 animals of 200 different species, you can certainly have an awesome time while learning lots of cool facts about the wildlife of our planet.
Bluffton BBQ. Where Pigs Fly & the Mayor Pro Tem is Pit Master
I’ve never seen pigs actually fly but at Bluffton BBQ in South Carolina, they seem to and fly they do right out of the smoker and into your waiting belly!
Finding the Hidden Gems of Small Town USA, DuBois Pennsylvania
It’s easy to drive right by small town USA when speeding along the highway but in DuBois Pennsylvania, I looked closer and found some fabulous hidden gems.
Strolling, Supping and Sleeping in Lovely Lewiston New York
The village of Lewiston in the Buffalo Niagara region just minutes from Niagara Falls and located along the Niagara River is one of those small villages where you can walk breezily down the street with not a care in the world. It is so picturesque in fact that it’s like something out of a movie or tv show!
Tea for Two – High Tea at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto
My afternoon tea experience at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto Ontario was lovely & it has encouraged me to seek out more high tea experiences around the world as I travel.
Peace of Mind and Travelling with your Credit Card
By definition, the phrase “peace of mind” is defined as the absence of mental stress or anxiety. But how does “peace of mind” come to play when you are talking about “travel”? For everyone it’s different but for me, it’s the basics of any journey – Transportation, Shelter, Food, and Money.
Memory Monday – First Stop (ever) Seattle!
Travel Writer Alouise Dittrich recounts her first trip (ever) at the age of 21 to Seattle – “it was this city that made me fall in love with travel.”
5 Reasons to Check Out Toronto’s Festival of Beer
After sampling a satisfying amount of beer & food, Lea and Chris reflect on the top 5 reasons why Toronto’s Festival of Beer is an event you can’t miss!
Beer and Wine in Buffalo Niagara USA
You are going on a beer and wine road trip, and you use the phrase “Niagara Wine Region”. Most people I know will probably think of Canada but think again. The Niagara Wine Region doesn’t pay attention to boundaries and borders or lines on a map. The soil is just as rich and fertile across the border into the USA as it is in Canada.
Great Allegheny Passage and Sustainable Tourism
An area that once was inundated with steel mills, coke factories, coal mines, and railroads in between, who would have thought that southwestern Pennsylvania and western Maryland would build a bike trail that would connect each other 150 miles away.
10 Ways to Pay & Save by using a Credit Card for Travel
Using a credit card for travel brings peace of mind. It’s safe, secure, and worry-free. It can also be used for budgeting and to help track spending at home.
Savor Restaurant at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute – Review
Savor Restaurant in the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute gives students hands-on, real world experience and serves freshly made food at reasonable prices.
It’s Flames and Tattoos at One Hot Mama’s American Grille
I’m starting to sound like a broken record because I always say this, but when it comes to barbecue order a combo sampler so you can try it all but make sure the sampler has smoked fried chicken in it. Read on to find out why.
6 of the Best Chinese Cheap Eats in China
You can say many things about Chinese food, but you can’t say it’s expensive! After living in China for 2+ years, Agness & Cez share their top 6 cheap eats.
A Cooking Class in Rome – Walks of Italy – Review
Lea shares her experience learning to make Pici Pasta with Amatriciana Sauce with Italian Chef David’s cooking class in Rome with Walks of Italy.
Spies Like Us at the International Spy Museum, Washington, DC
Your mission, should you choose to accept it…Learn just what it takes to become a great spy at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.