Trying to find a Restaurant... “Just pick a place!” I exclaimed exasperatedly to Tom. He grimaced at me with a flash of annoyance and looked equally exasperated. I crossed my arms, not budging on my stance that he was the sole reason I wasn’t eating yet. “Fine,” he … [Read more...]
Review of Shopping at Union Square in San Francisco
Exploring Union Square During a Girl's Weekend in San Franciso I ditched the fiancé this weekend and flew up from San Diego to San Francisco for some girl time with one of my favorite ladies of all time; my good friend (and bridesmaid) Catherine. We ended up spending quite a … [Read more...]
Transportation Around Angkor Wat and Other Temples
All the Ways to Get to Angkor Wat I am fairly certain it is impossible to spend the day at Angkor Wat without some body part hurting at the end of the day; whether it's feet from too much walking, calves from too many stairs, or buttocks from too much biking. However, … [Read more...]
Two Must-Taste Wines in Tuscany
Three things were on my agenda when I planned my day in Tuscany wine towns before heading to Civitavecchia for a Mediterranean cruise. The first two were Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino. The third: A fiancé to drive me around. What do these three things … [Read more...]
Biking to Angkor Wat
One Day in Siem Reap, This Happened... Wondering what it's like to bike to Angkor Wat from Siem Reap? Read on for my account plus my top tips for biking to the ancient ruins. Oh. My. Aching. Butt. I pedal along the side of the road and marvel as the bustling city of … [Read more...]