Escapes: A Whirlwind Weekend in Denver
I recently wrote about a trip to Colorado, where I went for a conference and invited two of my best friends along to entertain...
An Opulent Layover: Doha, Qatar
When my husband and I went to Vietnam earlier this year we had to choose between a nine hour layover or a nineteen hour...
Travel Fashion: All About the Bluffworks Blazer
By Martin van Dop
With the restrictions that airlines nowadays put on both check-in and carry-on luggage, the modern frequent traveler has turned packing light...
Should I Buy Travel Insurance?
Should I Buy Travel Insurance? Many travelers ask themselves. Here's my story... A few years ago, I wrote about being “stuck in Puerto Rico”...
Thoughts: Traveling While Pregnant
I'll be honest: I had a lot of plans for 2016 and having a baby was not one of them. However, the universe works in...
What does the Puerto Rico Budget Crisis Mean to You, the Tourist?
It’s interesting to see semi-apocalyptic articles about the state of Puerto Rico due to its financial crisis (example: this poorly researched article from the...
What to Pack for an Island Road Trip
I spent over a month on the road in Puerto Rico working on my book, The Dining Traveler Guide to Puerto Rico. Italo (the...
Puerto Rico Road Trip: West Coast
Last year, I shared with you my tips for a Puerto Rico road trip along the east coast of the island. Recently, as I...
Two Days in Luxembourg City
Last month, I spent two days in Luxembourg City. Must admit I felt a little ashamed that I lived in Belgium for six years...
Travel Influences: Daisuke Utagawa
Daisuke Utagawa is responsible for two of my favorites restaurants in Washington, DC: Sushiko and Daikaya. When I'm missing Japan, I know where to...