Sayulita street in Mexico

Travel to Mexico. It’s Easy!

“It’s easy,” I was told of the San Diego/Tijuana’s CBX (Cross Border Xpress). As a San Diego resident, what I remember was a long ago flight from this Mexican border town which was preceded by a search for the long-term dirt parking lot then a taxi to the neighboring country’s … Read more

Wanaka Otago

Tips for Safe & Fun New Zealand Travel

If you’re looking to take a trip where you can experience outdoor adventure, meet friendly people, and learn about a fantastic culture, you must go to New Zealand. It’s one of the few places where you can go to the beach, see a glacier, and experience what it’s like to … Read more

Austria

A First-time Visit to Europe . . . Austria!

Picture this. Ascending the Vienna State Opera House’s marble staircase beneath gilded gold embellishments to attend a performance of Mozart’s Don Giovanni – mere days after toasting with a straight-from-the-barrel-drawn beer and sharing an oversized pretzel at Salzburg’s Augustiner Brӓu beer garden. Welcome to a week in the life of … Read more

JW Marriot Desert Springs Resort and Spa, Flamingos - Photo by Kathy Condon

JW Marriot Desert Springs, a Crowning Jewel in Coachella Valley

Most visitors to Palm Springs, California never think to venture beyond its fringes. Definitely the jewel in the crown of the famous Coachella Valley, it is only the tip of the iceberg so to speak.  If you’re on a little road trip to the California “desert” as its affectionately referred, … Read more

Montana’s Glacier Country

As a repeat visitor to Glacier Country, I’m unashamedly enamored with the area. I almost envy its unabashed pride and recently learned that, here, seasonal changes aren’t month to month or even day to day, but minute to minute. On my most recent visit I happily spent 7,200 minutes (i.e. … Read more

Tempo by Hilton Times Square Lobby

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

I’m trying to imagine what a stay at Tempo by Hilton, New York Times Square, on New Year’s Eve would be like. Alas, I was too early to find out, as my visit was timed for the last two weeks of the year.  August 2023 marked the opening of this … Read more

Typical Twillingate scene

Newfoundland – Where and Why?

Wrapped in cozy clothes and sitting atop a honed tree stump at the most welcoming of dinner-on-the-beach settings, I was definitively in what could only be called a travel trance. Positioned at a weathered wooden table with a blossom-filled pitcher at center, I sipped a glass of naturally chilled Arctic … Read more

Foodie Vacation Bahamas

Foodie Family Vacation

As I stepped onto the sun-kissed shores of Nassau Paradise Island, I was filled withanticipation for a gastronomic adventure at the 1 st annual Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, 2023. The vibrant colors of the Bahamas served as the backdrop to a weekend that promised fun, sun, and … Read more

Kathy Chin Leong - Paso Robles vineyard views

Paso Robles – Small Town Charm with Big Gourmet Adventures

I think the secret may finally be out. The little town of Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast is shining big in the foodie landscape, and it seems it’s having a moment.  “Paso”, as it’s nicknamed, has long been lauded for its top wines, with over 400+ wineries that have … Read more

Edvard Munch: Rot und Weiß 1899-1900 - Berlinische Galerie

Edvard Munch at Berlinische Galerie

Museums today need a great tagline … especially those with a contemporary focus. The plenitude of venues showcasing important modern art these days is astounding.  To put it simply, museums are pulling all the stops out.  And, each and every one is seeking the golden ring of exhibitions to bring … Read more

At Art Basel: Photo Courtesy of Art Basel

What’s New at Art Basel Miami for 2023

It’s time again for Miami Art Week from December 8 to 10, where Miami becomes the center of the art world hosting many art fairs including the biggest one Art Basel Miami. In addition there are pop-up galleries and special exhibitions presenting the best in contemporary art.  The international week … Read more

Cabuya Rooftop City View

Andaz Mexico City Condesa

La Condesa neighborhood has long been beckoning visitors to roam its Parisian-inspired boulevards, peruse its art galleries, and savor its sidewalk cafes. And now, with the opening of the Andaz Mexico City Condesa this year, one of the tallest buildings in the area, La Condesa has a new perfect perch for morningbirds and night owls alike.

NuLu in Louisville, KY

Take A Bite of Louisville History on the NuLu Food & History Tour

Traditions abound in Louisville, Kentucky. Who hasn’t spent a Saturday in May wearing fancy hats while sipping a mint julep and watching the Kentucky Derby? In this legendary community, bourbon rules, street art pops up everywhere and a hometown hero’s story plays out at the Muhammad Ali Center. While you … Read more