Visiting perfumeries in Florence may seem indulgent, especially given the fact that this city is home to amazing Renaissance masterpieces, not the least of which is Michelangelo’s hunky David. That said, Florence suffers from a…
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Where to eat in Chinle, Arizona
If you’re headed to Chinle, Arizona, chances are you are visiting Canyon de Chelly and want to know a good place to eat. Even though Canyon de Chelly is a National Monument and one of…
What Should I Pack for a Yoga Retreat?
Ever find yourself having booked the dream yoga retreat and wondering what should I pack? I mean, as if what you pack really matters? You’re getting away. It’s not about what you wear or what…
Visiting Joe Minter’s African Village in America
Visiting Joe Minter’s “African Village in America” just outside Birmingham, Alabama is one of those transformative experiences. It’s an acre of art, sculptures, found objects, doll heads, scrawled sayings and cultivated eccentricities, all behind a…
Barry the Barred Owl in Central Park
Barry the barred owl was my mascot when I needed one most. Barry (a “she/her” despite the name,) lived in a hemlock tree in Central Park. We met under less than typical circumstances: I had…
Camper Travel Tips
This summer, my husband and I traveled all the way across the United States (from Atlanta to Seattle) with a camper (also known as a travel trailer) in tow. We’re not exactly camping aficionados. Neither…
My New York City Pied-à-Terre
Having a pied-à-terre in New York City means I finally get to live out my Marlo Thomas “That Girl” fantasy. Of course, Marlo’s TV-show apartment was far from a traditional pied-à-terre. Hers was beyond glam,…
Discovery Park – Seattle’s Great Park
Discovery Park is Seattle’s largest, greatest park and honestly a true icon, much like the Space Needle or Pike Place Market. It’s like Seattle’s version of Central Park without cars and buildings as a backdrop….
The Best Pie Shop in America
The best pie shop in America is hands down Miss Lena’s Pie Shop in DeValls Bluff Arkansas. Granted, I have not undertaken quantitative research to arrive at this conclusion. I have not for example visited…
Good Places to Eat in Clarksdale, Mississippi
There are three really good places to eat in Clarksdale, each one with a unique character and provenance. One is owned by Morgan Freeman, the other by a Lebanese lady named Paula,and the third is…