When the sun shines in Seattle, you want to be where the action is: anywhere near the water with a view of the mountains. One way to take in a panoramic view of the region is to head west on the 520 floating bridge towards downtown Seattle. From the bridge deck you’ll have a 180 […]
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F is for Farmers Market Destinations
Hong Kong Farmer’s Market – Photo courtesy of Crossroads Foundation – flickr One of my favorite pursuits when traveling is visiting the local Farmers Markets to get an authentic, sensory feel of my destination. Here I can discover fresh local produce, sampling and tasting as I saunter along from vendor to vendor, smiling while the […]
Girlfriend Getaway: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama
If you’re looking for a great girlfriend getaway for Winter or Spring Break, head to Gulf Shores, Alabama, short-listed as one of America’s Coolest Small Towns 2013 by readers of Budget Travel Magazine. Why Gulf Shores? Well, if 32 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and plenty of sun aren’t reason enough, how about historical attractions, outdoor activities […]
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
With so many choices available in Waikiki Beach, how’s a wanderboomer to choose where best to stay? Fortunately, I had the chance to try out the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa for a couple of days on a recent vacation. Here’s why the resort ranks high on my list for solo and family travelers: Location, Location, […]
Top Travel Guidebook for Hawaii
Whenever two or more seasoned travelers are gathered, you’re bound to hear the one question on everyone’s mind: “Where are you going next?” or “What’s your next trip?” Wanderlusters love to share their travel tales, for better or worse, and inspire each other to keep on moving. We also love to talk about our recommended […]
Tea for Two at Seattle’s Queen Mary
Thanks to Starbucks, Seattle’s fame as the “Coffee Capital of the USA” remains secure. But in keeping with the spirit of the PBS Masterpiece Theater hit series Downton Abbey and the London Summer Olympics, this travel gal has another Emerald City destination in mind: the Queen Mary Tea Room. For the last several years, celebrating the […]
The Art of Wagashi
Here at WanderFood Wednesday, we’re exploring the most unusual foods you’ve come across at home or in your travels. Fortunately for me, I’ve discovered two Seattle neighborhood locations that suit my need for that quintessential “something different” – at least for those unfamiliar with traditional Japanese sweets known as wagashi. Of course, one person’s “sweet” […]
A Fast 48 Hours in New York City – Part Two
View of the New York City Skyline in Lower Manhattan If only my travel dates to New York City had coincided with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Maybe next year . . . In the meantime, I was still able to cross a few more items off my list of Must Sees and Do’s on this fast-paced […]
Off to Otavalo
Our eyes meet. We don’t speak each other’s language, but that doesn’t prevent us from connecting. Her glance moves from my face to the camera hanging around my neck. “Go ahead,” she seems to say. “Go ahead.” “Can I take your picture? You want me to to take your picture?” I ask. “Yes, go ahead.” So […]
Destination Seattle: When Family Come Calling
There’s so much to see and do in Seattle, that when my brother and sister-in-law flew in from the East Coast for a few days, I wondered where best to start. Of course, weather is always a consideration in the Emerald City, so we decided to hang loose and play it by ear while they were […]