A Patio Rocking Chair Memory of Prague
We had a fun-filled honeymoon. So fun-filled that Prague felt like ages ago. Prague seemed like a dream and even my copious amount of notes … Read the rest
Can I Get a Soda … with Ice?
110 degrees. 110 degrees and there is not one place in Europe that offers cold drinks. Forget ice. Ice simply won’t happen. Asking for a … Read the rest
Guide to Buying Noncarbonated Water in Europe
“Ohmygod,” said one American who walked into an aisle of the grocery store. The other, slowly grew wide-eyed: “which one is it?” “Remember the problem … Read the rest
Preparing to Get the Hell out of Dodge
There is no truer feeling than being able to just get up and go. Unfortunately for Keruoac, the act of leaving was the very thing … Read the rest
Wednesday’s Wonder: Moose Stuff
This Wednesday’s Wonder: Art decal at a hostel in Thailand. Confession: after I saw the movie Hostel, I held what I believe to be a … Read the rest
How to Walk Across the Street and Not Die in Hanoi
For those of you familiar with LA, you know that nobody walks in LA (thanks, quintessentially 80s band Missing Persons!). People walk in Hanoi. But, … Read the rest
Wednesday’s Wonder: 228 Peace Memorial Park
This Wednesday’s Wonder: The 228 Peace Memorial Park in Taipei, Taiwan. “What does the pagoda stand for?” I asked my husband. He looked perplexed for … Read the rest
Getting the Most Out of Your Dong
On a trip to Vietnam, I exchanged my hard earned $100 USD for some Vietnamese Dong at an established foreign currency exchange place in LA. … Read the rest
The Truth is Not an Attraction in Atlanta
Turning the corner at Auburn Drive, I immediately braced myself for our impending step into history. This was a magical moment as the man whose … Read the rest
Does “Off the Beaten Path” Even Exist?
While touring the Freedom Trail, the mister and I had a thought. We’re doing exactly what every tourist would do in Boston: walking the red … Read the rest
