As much as I'm a city girl, sometimes it's nice to get out into nature. This was certainly the case during my trip to Kentucky back in November. Most of our visit was spent in the city of Lexington, but the final day brought us to the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in nearby Harrodsburg. The … [Read more...] about Scenes from Rural Kentucky
Photos from the Morgan Library and Museum
Every trip to New York, I try to build in at least one day of exploring. I lost my day off this trip due to the snowstorm, but I woke up early before I flew home so that I could visit The Morgan Library & Museum, which I'd read about on my friend Christine's blog. After seeing the pictures, it … [Read more...] about Photos from the Morgan Library and Museum
Traveling with Food Sensitivities
For the past year, I've been nearly completely dairy free. I'd heard that eliminating it from my diet could help with my eczema, which has grown worse over the last two years, especially made worse by weather, stress and other factors. I first noticed the flare ups in Australia and they came up … [Read more...] about Traveling with Food Sensitivities
My Go To NYC Restaurants
If there's one American city I've been to more than any other (that I haven't lived in), it's probably New York City. In the last few years, I've gone every six months and have my own little home in Hell's Kitchen, particularly the few blocks between my hotel and the Javits Center. One of the best … [Read more...] about My Go To NYC Restaurants
A City Girl’s Favorite Rural Experiences
I may have grown up in the suburbs, but I've always been more comfortable with the anonymity of cities over the wide open spaces. But my grandparents moved to the country when I was young and regular visits to see them started to make me comfortable with that environment. In my travels, I try to … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Favorite Rural Experiences