One of the best things I did during my first full day in Toronto was go on a tour of the West Queen West neighborhood with Betty Ann Jordan. I tend to stay away from organized group tours when exploring a new city. This one was offered as part of a conference I attended and […]
Lodging
Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico: Casa El Pio Boutique Hotel
Isla Mujeres was never really on my radar until I met the former innkeeper of Casa El Pio while visiting a mutual friend in Portland, Maine. Her sister and brother-in-law had fallen in love with the island years prior, purchased a dilapidated building, and gutted it for renovation. What they did was create a boutique […]
Prague, Czech Republic: Cécka Fever & Vintage Design Hotel Sax
Upon exiting the plane in Prague, Czech Republic, I could feel I was in for something special. The first thing I noticed was their recycling system, which seemed more progressive and logical than any airport I’ve been through in the United States. Luckily, we had several days to explore the city and recover from jet […]