Knocking off Bucket-List items in the Windy City
As professional travelers, we are frequently asked, “What’s your favorite destination?” Of course, we find it impossible to answer that question. Every place we visit becomes a part of us in its own special way. It’s like asking me to chose between wine and bacon, or asking Sandi to choose between coffee and cookies. The question is simply too broad.
New York City is a magical city for the cocktail enthusiast. There are bars of every theme, color and smell in this great metropolis. The only challenge: Finding them. In a concrete labyrinth, where half the bars are unmarked, actually locating the best places to imbibe can be tough. Here’s my down and dirty guide to finding some of the best bars in New York.
Experiencing food from Los Angeles’ top trending chefs. The Los Angeles food scene is astir. The list of must-visit restaurants seems to be multiplying by the minute in the City of Angels, and many successful chefs and restaurateurs have opened multiple establishments around town where fans and followers can enjoy their signature styles of cooking in various permutations.
Finding meals to go from food trucks in the nation’s capital. I thought only the funky West Coast (especially hip cities such as Portland and Seattle) had glommed on to the food truck craze, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a ton of options in Washington, D.C., a place not necessarily known for being on the cutting edge of cool.
Experiencing the culture of Germany through food and history. One of the things I enjoy most about traveling is how often I am exposed to traditions that are different from my own. So often I find that there is more to a culture than what we see on the surface or read in books. This helps me walk away with a better understanding of and deeper appreciation for other places and people.
Exploring the City of Lights
Whether this is your first visit to Paris or your tenth, the sights and sounds of this magical city never get old. Here are the top 10 things to do, even if you’ve done them before:
Located in Midtown Manhattan, Chambers Hotel is at the center of everything you’d ever want to see and do during your visit to New York. The noise and chaos found on 56th Street seem to go silent as soon as you walk through the front door of this charming boutique hotel. Grab a latté and birthday-cake truffle at Momofuku Milk Bar — the Christina Tosi dessert bar connected to the hotel — or lunch at David Chang’s Má Pêche before retreating to your room to relax and unwind.
Dispelling myths about a Disneyland Resort vacation, It’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since we took our first Disney vacation with our oldest daughter. She was nine months old at the time, and I remember naysayers telling me she was too young to remember.
