When I let people know that I was headed to Pittsburgh for a few days in August, most told me to beeline for Primanti Bros to get one of their…
12 Woman-Owned Businesses to Visit in Norfolk, Virginia
If the only thing that springs to mind when you think about Norfolk, Virginia, is its massive naval base, you have a lot of surprises awaiting you. This small town…
“Just One?”: 3 Simple Ways Restaurants Can Welcome Solo Diners
Eating alone takes courage. Image by Flickr user Jim Pennucci. For solo travelers, eating out alone may be second nature, but there is often something (additionally) uncomfortable about eating out…
Bruges on a Budget
Delicate chocolates and lacy Florentines, rows of gingerbread-esque houses, swans silently gliding in canals, and chunky cobblestones as far as the eye can see. If you want your European trip…
Tasty Treats From The Word On The Street
At a concierge recommended festival in Montreal. How do you make great discoveries without falling into the traps? There’s nothing more exciting than arriving at a new destination. Whether you’re…
Brooklyn Bites: Franklin Avenue Crawl
Franklin Avenue’s food, and newly revived atmosphere, is worth a try. Don Henley’s gritty voice barely reached me over the buzz of a Friday night crowd at the bar, but…
The 6 Stages of Your Stomach in Paris
Unless you have been there, sitting on a park bench in Montparnasse, Paris, belly stuffed with three kinds of cheese, most of a baguette, a couple of gougères, arugula, fresh…
The Pros and Cons of Visiting Cape Town During the Holidays
A friend in Alaska asked me recently when the best time is to visit the Mother City (as Cape Town is affectionately known by the locals). Unfortunately, as is the…
Best of Buenos Aires
As my parents can attest, I am a huge fan of “Best of ______(fill in the city) ” ratings. Since high school, I have participated annually in submitting nominations for…
Making My Way Through Chinatown
After coming from a country of excess, eating out in London’s Chinatown is a rather different experience. In the United States, many Chinese restaurants automatically bring you a pot of…