A Pandemic Outing: 3 days in Las Vegas
I share some of our experiences and recommendations for how to enjoy Las Vegas safely during the pandemic. ...
Mezze
Going through travel photos from Israel this past weekend was making me hungry. I won’t lie – the food in Tel Aviv was incredible. And the concept of mezze – those small plates brought out en mass at the beginning of the meal is such a lovely way to...
The Best of Israel in 5 Days
A suggested 5-day itinerary for visiting Israel, along with recommendations for travel and lodging....
A Week in Spain: Seville & Barcelona
Spain has a lot to see. On a prior trip, we tackled Madrid and Basque country. It was time to dip our toes in the South! I absolutely love “second cities” – the not-so-big but culturally rich cities that are near the large capital cities that so often dominate...
Renegade Paella
I was cooking paella at home long before I had ever set foot in Spain…which perhaps might not bode well for authenticity. My parents took a trip to Spain during the 1990s, and returned home marveling about many things, but what I remember repeated most was the late hour which...
Planning a Dream Birthday Trip on Points & Miles
The last international trip that we took prior to the pandemic was a surprise birthday trip for my dad’s 70th birthday in October, 2019. I had decided a few years ago that I would start saving points and miles to be able to take my parents on a trip...
Hiking in Las Vegas
A hike is one of the best ways to kick off a new year. Our original pre-pandemic plans had us in Las Vegas for New Years, with hopes of a warmer first hike. Guess not. With only days left until our appointment for our second COVID vaccination, it seemed...
Ossobucco Milanese
I love to start the new year with a good hike. And after, a great dinner. This fancy-pants meal is one of the greatest things to come out of your crock pot, and makes a wonderful post-hike celebratory dish to come home to. Ossobucco (translated to hollow bone) is...
Las Vegas Restaurant Picks (2020)
Having grown up in the restaurant business and having a true affection for chefs and workers in the restaurant industry, the pandemic has been tough. We spend a lot of time reminiscing about favorite meals out. Las Vegas was the last place we visited before the pandemic shut the...
Hiking in Maui
It isn’t “travel” for us if we aren’t hiking somewhere. Here are the hikes we have tackled on Maui thus far – we are always looking for where to trek next! ‘Iao Valley State Monument Home to Kuka’emoku, the 1200′ “needle” created from erosion that is one of the icons of...