Every year, I declare the best destination of my 365 days of travel that I think readers would most enjoy. The past two winners were classic vacation pleasers: the Caribbean island of Curacao, and fairytale Quebec City, Canada. Few of you, however, saw this year’s pick coming… My favorite place I traveled this year was Pittsburgh! Are you surprised???… [Read More]
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Laurel Highlands, PA Delights: Mountains, Waterfalls, and Sunsets!
Southwestern Pennsylvania‘s Beautiful Nature Getaway Nature holds and heals us. Just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania lies a region rich in in rolling hills, waterfalls, and big sky: the Laurel Highlands. What follows are photos of this magical area to transport you to calm. I’ve added travel tips and an itinerary as well, should… [Read More]
A Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour: Cambridge, MA
When a local Boston tour company invited me to check out their new food and mural arts tour of Central Square in Cambridge, MA, I agreed on the following condition: my current intern teacher, in addition to a certain former student, would need to attend, too. Why? Harmonie and Steph are delightful to hang out with,… [Read More]
You MUST See Randyland in Pittsburgh: Free Color!
There are two ways to start this article. One is to go conventional: Ask you if you want to see the most colorful, joyous, FREE tourist attraction in Pittsburgh, PA — a courtyard of wonders that’s a rainbow backdrop for your photographic and emotional aspirations. I would ask you if you’ve heard the title “Randyland”… [Read More]
Fallingwater: 11 Facts About the Most Famous House in America
Being an architecture geek, I’ve ogled photos of the most famous house in America, Fallingwater, by Frank Lloyd Wright, for years. Often, I pondered: “Does Fallingwater live up to the hype?” How can a residential house be that remarkable? I finally found out. This week, the stars aligned for me to journey with my husband… [Read More]
10 Things to Do in Curaçao for Caribbean Fun!
Experience Curacao Island Happiness… How could I possibly have more to write about the Caribbean island of Curaçao, given that this is now my SEVENTH article from my epic Curaçao trip? Ooh, trust me — there are ostriches and edible iguanas that still need discussing, and photos too beautiful to keep hidden. Let’s go! Because… [Read More]
