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As I write this post, I’m fighting back the tears. Today, in one of life’s magical moments, I got to see the development of our baby through my wife’s second ultrasound. The fact that I’m going to be a father suddenly became real as the life growing in my wife’s belly resembled more of a person than the tadpole in the first ultrasound. The tech showed us his arms, legs, heart, head,…
Read moreNow that “The Phantom of the Opera” has passed through the big screen and into our home DVD collections, there’s no reason to visit Toronto anymore, right? Wrong! Toronto is a vibrant city with many unique and funky neighborhoods to visit. Go ahead and book that hotel in Toronto, put your walking shoes on, and start exploring!
Read moreA couple of years ago, I had a brief business trip to Philadelphia. Like most of my trips, I’m only ever in town for a night or two. On this occasion, I was in town for only one night. My day and evening were both packed with client meetings and dinners, leaving me with little time to explore a city that has long been on my bucket list. Thus, I set out…
Read moreMost people who book hotels in Atlanta find a high-rise in downtown and get sucked into what I describe as an overcrowded fish bowl. They hit up the mainstream chain restaurants, visit the surrounding sites, and come away with an experience that feels like something is missing. If they can only flop out of the bowl to explore life beyond the World of Coca Cola, Georgia Aquarium, and Centennial Olympic Park. While…
Read moreWe’ve been exploring the craft beer scene in tropical paradises recently on The Wandering Gourmand with posts on Aruba and Cancun. Both vacation destinations show promise as they begin to serve beer beyond watered down island lager. But what about US tropical destinations like Honolulu?. I sat down with a friend of mine who recently moved back to the mainland to help write this Honolulu Beer Guide. You can rest assured that…
Read moreWhat Would You Do If Disaster Struck on Your Vacation? I don’t pose that question to scare readers, but as something to seriously ponder. Would you be prepared or ready if disaster struck on your vacation? Let’s take a look at a situation. You’re having lunch and receive an email that your lodging for the next night has burned down. If you’re traveling alone and in a big city, you might spend…
Read moreIt’s a rough morning. You may have overindulged a little too much last night. You’d say “ooopps” but you’re on vacation. All you need now is a cup of strong coffee and a plate of something greasy to sop up last night’s fun. And a Bloody Mary… Then a blood-curdling scream comes from the table next to you. You feel it shoot from your temples to the back of your head –…
Read moreWe all know about the outrageous and the uber expensive in Dubai. Stories of palm tree shaped manmade islands, Ferrari World, and an indoor ski park in the desert make crazy and splashy headlines. Then there’s the chic shopping and the ultimate in five-star hotels in Dubai. That story’s been told. But what about the food? Like the rest of Dubai, the food scene is just as varied offering travelers a range…
Read moreGood food and good wine has the ability to unite. To bring people together who otherwise might not be friends due to age, socio-economic, or other life differences. Happy taste buds and uplifted souls draw smiles to our faces that engage others by breaking barriers and inviting both laughter and conversation. Our first meal in Cape Town did just that. We were by far the youngest participants on our African Culinary Adventure….
Read moreSeoul, Korea is filled with three things – a lot of people (25 million), Korean BBQ, and technology. Not all of these items apply to a good hotel choice–having a hotel room filled with people sounds like a bad idea since I don’t do hostels, and a BBQ grill stationed next to the bed might start to stink. However, a room filled with cool technology would be awesome. Here’s a list of…
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