That Day I Quit My Job to Become a Writer-Entrepreneur

April 15, 2015

For many bloggers, the “I quit my job” post is a rite of passage signifying to themselves and the world that they’ve made it in this new frontier of Internet business that nobody quite understands yet everyone wants a part of. The writer begins the post by regaling a similar tale read in other “I quit my job” posts. After spending years of working both a fulltime job and 40 additional hours…

Travel, United States

Things to do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks

April 14, 2015

We all know the Orlando that the glossy brochures present to us – expansive hotels with spacious suites and pristine pools, shopping outlets that create a giant hissing sound from our wallets, and amusement parks loaded with themed rides and happy-go-lucky music that makes you want to punch a mascot. There has to be something more to Orlando than the likes of Universal Studios, Sea World, and Disney. There has to be things…

Europe, Travel

What to See in 48 Hours in Vienna

April 13, 2015

You booked 48 hours in Vienna. Now you need to plan out the rest of your itinerary. There is so much to cover in a city as rich in history as Vienna that the task can be quite daunting. Never fear! I’m here to help. Here’s a list of some of The Wandering Gourmand’s favorite things to do with 48 hours in Vienna. And here’s a list of recommended hotels in Vienna! Get…

Latin America, Travel

Where to Stay in Cancun

April 10, 2015

Planning a trip to Cancun can be complicated. Despite what local tourist boards want us to believe, we’ve clumped the entire stretch of sandy paradise that runs from Cancun down to Playa del Carmen under the heading of Cancun. After all, the same airport does service the entire area and has the word Cancun in the name. But is all of “Cancun” the same? Will you get the same experience whether you…

Hipmunk CityLove, Travel, Travel Tips

Hipmunk City Love – 48 Hours in Florence, Italy

April 9, 2015

Italy is blessed with a rich art and religious history that tourists of all faiths and nationalities flock to see. While Rome is the center of the religious story, Florence is the center for art as the birthplace of the Renaissance. It’s most likely a stop on your city hopping tour of Italy. Below are some of the must-see attractions to enjoy the best of your 48 hours in Florence. The Cathedral of…

Fullsteam Brewery Review in Durham, North Carolina

April 8, 2015

Fullsteam Brewery – Beer Brewed the Hard Way. Many a craft beer fan wanted to throw their can, bottle, or pint glass at the TV when they saw Budweiser’s “Brewed the Hard Way” advertisement during the Super Bowl. But then again, none of us wanted to waste good beer in such a frivolous manner. (I guess that’s because we’re all beer dissectors?) Instead, we began an intellectual war through blogs and YouTube….

Europe, Hipmunk CityLove

Hipmunk City Love – Best Canal Hotels in Amsterdam

April 4, 2015

You’re in Amsterdam, and you’re not that into pot or prostitutes (I bet the city wishes it could shed that image). Instead, you’re there to see the “sights”. All kidding aside, there are plenty of things to see and do in Amsterdam, from admiring 17th century architecture to dining on modern cuisine, to ambling along the maze of canals and soaking up the cities vibrancy. Why not stay in a hotel along…

A Guide to Craft Beer in Vienna, Austria

April 3, 2015

I had reached my breaking point when I was in Vienna, Austria. I mean, I liked the local wine, but I had enough. I needed to find beer in Vienna. I missed the breweries, beer halls, and beer gardens that I so much enjoyed in Munich and Salzburg. Surely a city as large as Vienna had a beer scene buried somewhere among its wine taverns, quaint cafés, and imperialist architecture. And no I…

Travel, United States

Easter Photo Fun! A Photo Essay of the Big Egg Hunt in NYC

April 2, 2015

I’m ashamed to admit, but when I was growing up, Easter was more about where we were going than the holiday itself. Often times, our family had extravagant plans to someplace tropical to shake off the winter blues like Mexico, the Bahamas, or, even once, Venezuela. Other years we visited family in Tampa, Washington, DC, or Los Angeles. Rarely did we stay in Ohio. If we did, we made a road trip…

Caribbean, Hipmunk CityLove, Travel

Best Luxury Resorts in Punta Cana

March 31, 2015

What I remember most about Punta Cana were the bright colors. They are a perfect depiction of paradise, and, in my opinion, the prettiest in all the Caribbean. I can easily close my eyes and envision the green of the palm trees, white of the sand, and various shades of ocean blue. Besides beautiful beaches, Punta Cana has also become famous for an all-inclusive scene that is lackluster at best, lending it…

Travel

That Day I Quit My Job to Become a Writer-Entrepreneur

Things to do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks

What to See in 48 Hours in Vienna

Where to Stay in Cancun

Hipmunk City Love – 48 Hours in Florence, Italy

Fullsteam Brewery Review in Durham, North Carolina

Hipmunk City Love – Best Canal Hotels in Amsterdam

A Guide to Craft Beer in Vienna, Austria

Easter Photo Fun! A Photo Essay of the Big Egg Hunt in NYC

Best Luxury Resorts in Punta Cana

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