When visiting the ethnic neighborhoods of big cities, it can sometimes feel more like Epcot than a real place where real people live. For example, there aren't many Italians left in New York's Little Italy, but there are plenty of restaurants claiming authenticity. I had the same reservations … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: San Francisco’s Chinatown
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Puerto Rico’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
Puerto Rico wasn't really on my radar in terms of places to travel, but last year my family wanted to fit in one last family vacation before we all got too busy to do it. So my mom did her research and booked us a week on the main island and Vieques. I couldn't have imagined how much I would … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
Scenes from Rural Kentucky
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, … [Read more...] about Photos from the Morgan Library and Museum
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 … [Read more...] about My Go To NYC Restaurants