This July marks my 24th year of living in New York City. After all this time, I am still in awe of its ability to thrill. There really is such a thing as a “New York Minute.” Changes and improvements…
There's tons of totally fun, zero-stress things to do in Milwaukee San Francisco, Chicago and LA all get a lot of attention and for very good reasons, but lately I’ve been really loving the smaller and emerging cities like Milwaukee…
What's my favorite in-the-know place to stay? Inn of the Five Graces, a hotel in Santa Fe. I know this might sound kind of snobby, but when you travel as much as I do, it takes quite a bit for…
Want a whirlwind course in English History? Head to Westminster Abbey. The abbey isn't just a church-- it's steeped in more than a thousand years of history. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the middle of the tenth century. To…
Have I mentioned Granada, Nicaragua is one of my favorite destinations? Yes, I have. Here and here. But to get you up to speed, all you really need to know is this city (and country, for that matter!), is one…
Mother's Day may come once a year, but I say anytime is a good time to travel with mom. She spent years taking care of you-- feeding you, changing your diapers, worrying when you stayed out past curfew. Why not…
There's nothing quite like seeing live jazz. It's one of the easiest ways to transport yourself to another time. I adore squeezing in to a little two-top, candle lit table with a classic cocktail and just letting the music wash…
The Mall of America is more than a gigantic shopping center. Sure, you can update your entire wardrobe (sales tax-free... bonus!) in one fell swoop, but there's a lot more going on at the Mall of America than shopping. Here are ten…
When it comes to spring destinations, some places get all the press. I'm talking about Washington, D.C., Holland and their stunning tulips, and of course any beach-y spot that calls to spring breakers. But there are plenty of amazing places…
Earlier this year, I sent my husband off to the Mall of America for #MinNOCOATa—an annual event that’s best described as the Mall of America daring travel writers to visit Minnesota with out their coat. Yes, during the winter! He’s braver…