September 20, 2016 8 Hours in Pittsburgh | Top Hits & Things to Do Pittsburgh is one of the most underrated cities in the U.S. One visit made me realize how much the east coast has to offer. And…
March 3, 2015 Connecticut’s Claim to Culinary Fame: A Taste of New England at The Saybrook Point Inn and Spa If Virginia is for lovers then Connecticut is for food aficionados looking for a taste of provincial New England. Connecticut often…
March 12, 2014 Learning Leather: The Scuola del Cuoio in Florence My experiences in Florence are largely defined by scents. The enticing smell of fresh leather is pervasive in Florence and one of the nostalgic…
March 10, 2014 How to Look Chic and Be Cheap: Consignment Shopping in Chicagoland Staying stylish on a budget can sometimes mean elbowing other customers at sample sales and scouring overloaded clothing racks during sales. My preferred method…
February 18, 2014 Bring on the Creative Beads: Jewelry-Making in Chicago Chicago has world-class art museums, theater and music venues. You won’t be hard-pressed to find an arts-loving local or visitor in the snow-drenched streets….
February 8, 2014 Mind the Medina: Tips and Tricks for the Labyrinth of Fes The Medina of Fes is an inimitable spot–it is home to close to 150,00, and thought to be the largest urban area free of…
January 13, 2014 Ointments, Elixirs and Potions, Oh My! While Chicago is a relatively-newer city when compared to the steep histories of London and Rome, there are certain Chicago landmarks that reverse the…
December 31, 2013 Chicago ‘Groceries Plus:’ Groce-restau-bars Prior to moving to Chicago, I never considered going to the grocery a social event or outing. To me, groceries consisted of stores like Meijer,…
December 7, 2013 Feel like a Spanish Aristocrat at Casa de Diego A great issue many European cities face today is the conflict between tradition and modernity. Cultures and histories that span hundreds of years are…
