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...
Washington, DC Fall Hotel Picks
When I see tourists coming to my current city of Washington, DC in the summer, I cringe. It is hot, humid,...
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...
Holiday Abroad: Anguilla with expâté
One of the things I enjoy the most about blogging is the amazing people I get to meet. Some I meet in person and...
Eating in Okinawa: Sushi, Ramen, and Izakaya
Eleven years ago, I departed Okinawa, Japan wondering if I ever would return to this misunderstood tropical paradise. Two weeks ago, I found myself...
Urban Elegance: How to Dress for a Weekend City Break
Embarking on an urban escapade is always fun, but trying to fit all your looks in a carry-on can be challenging. A weekend city...
Honeymoon Goals: Caribbean Resorts with Overwater Bungalows
Exploring Caribbean Resorts with Overwater Bungalows for Honeymooners Seeking LuxuryAs wedding season approaches, so does finding the perfect honeymoon. Honeymooners searching for an exceptional...
Boulder on Business: The Food
A few weeks ago, I headed to Boulder, Colorado for a leadership conference for MAES (Mexican American Engineering Society). Forty years ago, the association...
8 Reasons To Think Again Before Traveling Without A VPN
Living abroad has taught me the value of having access to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). From accessing my banks and US-based work networks...
Holiday Abroad: Seoul with Chris
Can't help but be thrilled when I find a fellow Marine who is as creative as I am! Chris Beasley is a talented photographer...