New Orleans has so much to offer visitors; it's hard to know where to begin. So, allow me to help. The food. Start with the food. Go on a New Orleans food tour with Doctor Gumbo. Readers may remember I took their cocktail history tour earlier in the year; it was led by Ben, a larger than life guide who entertained and informed our little group for an evening. Ben … [Read more...] about New Orleans Food Tour with Doctor Gumbo
Top 10 Things to Do in Los Angeles
Growing up on the east coast, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the idea of experiencing all the famous things to do in Los Angeles seemed out of reach. I remember how jealous I was when my parents took a vacation to California, leaving me and my brother at home to play Monopoly with the babysitter. Seeing KITT from Knight Rider and props from The A-Team at Universal … [Read more...] about Top 10 Things to Do in Los Angeles
Whitney Plantation: Tour of an American Slavery Museum
In planning my third trip to New Orleans, spending a day on a plantation tour was high on my to-do list. But, I wanted the experience to be more than a photo-op in front of a southern mansion. My research quickly turned up Whitney Plantation, the first museum dedicated to American slavery. The 2,000-acre sugar plantation dates back to 1752 when it was developed by … [Read more...] about Whitney Plantation: Tour of an American Slavery Museum
20 Best Things to Do in Copenhagen
The best things to do in Copenhagen include visiting royal palaces, castles, world-class museums, and colorful neighborhoods. I was blown away by just how much there is to see and do in the Danish capital. Thankfully, it's easy to get around the city on foot. I also used the occasional Uber at night, though, to my surprise, rides in Copenhagen turned out to be even … [Read more...] about 20 Best Things to Do in Copenhagen
My Travel Year in Review (2019)
Once again, I'm grateful to be hitting "pause" at the end of the year to look back and take stock of all the places I visited for work and fun. In 2018, I traveled frequently, didn't write much, and in all honesty, didn't bring in much income from this site as a result. In 2019, I tried to take fewer trips, travel shorter distances, and allow myself more time to write and … [Read more...] about My Travel Year in Review (2019)
