Practical travel information for practical travelers
Many cities with large Chinese and Chinese-American communities have fortune cookie factories, and many provide tours. If you are in San Francisco’s Chinatown, you can find a fortune cookie factory tour at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, in an alley historically known for its brothels and gambling. You can smell the fortune cookies being [...]
Today I have a guest post that’s sure to make you want to start making reservations for a trip to Lisbon, Portugal. —- Anyone who has taken advantage of the tempting, cheap deals for Lisbon hotels and headed off for a getaway to the Portuguese capital, will know that Pastéis de Belém are something of [...]
Guest post: Today I have a guest post from a new friend, Matt, who lives in one of my favorite parts of the world – Tuscany. He’s provided this guest post about an activity that I’ve wanted to do while visiting Tuscany, learn how to cook some of those wonderful dishes. Here’s how Matt says [...]
It’s been a week of horrible news from Haiti, and travel bloggers have been covering the devastation following the earthquake right along with all the major news networks. They’ve also been instrumental in stepping up to the plate, and finding various creative ways to raise money to help in relief and rebuilding efforts. I can’t [...]
During the holiday season it seems like I watch lots of movies. Whether it’s catching up on television, renting videos, or indulging in pay-per-view, it’s an enjoyable way to spend some lazy winter days. Assuming you like the movie, of course. I like a variety of movies, but the ones at the top of my [...]
It’s been a week of big travel news, although some of centered around flying hoaxes. That’s why you need to read these blogs posts that will give you real scoop! SoSauce (travel geek blog) an Indian cooking lesson, including Naan. Yummmmmmm! LA Times Travel compares and contrasts Halloween activities at Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal [...]
Hello fellow travelers! I’ve gathered up some great weekend reads, so grab a cup of coffee, and settle in. These posts are sure to make for great Sunday (or any day) reading: Filipina Soul introduces us to the Ayala Museum which houses world-class collections based on the history of the Philippines. Beautiful! Travel Writers News [...]
Another iPhone app that I’ve discovered! And you know how I love my apps. This one is handy for use at home and while traveling, and appeals to the foodie and wine lover in me. The new Drinks Matcher, from Nat Decants, is a combination wine sommelier and bartender, all in the convenience of your [...]
Today’s matchbook is a contribution from Shane who writes The Tokyo Traveler. I wish that I could offer up a little more insight as to the location and cuisine of the restaurant, but you’ll have to follow her blogs posts to learn about the food of Tokyo. Thanks for the contribution, Shane! If you have [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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