The free-to-tour New York Public Library is beautiful, stately, and rivals pricier sites with its gorgeous architecture. And the fact that it played a part in my beloved first Sex and the City movie is just one more extra bonus! New York City is known for expensive attractions, restaurants, and fashion. So it’s a relief […]
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New York in Bloom: Enjoying Bryant Park and Those Spectacular Tulips
After several days of rain, the weather in New York City last Wednesday morning was absolutely gorgeous with sunshine, bold blue skies, a gentle breeze, and brilliantly colored flowers… everywhere! I had heard that tulips were in bloom all over the city and saw some for myself on my cab ride into the city earlier […]
My Dinner with (the real) Tony Bennett
Alma’s Annual Festival Celebrates… Spinach?
Visitors to Alma, Arkansas were seeing green last weekend – literally! On Saturday, the city that bills itself as the “Spinach Capital of the World” hosted its 28th annual Spinach Festival. Yep, it was a full day dedicated to the slimy green stuff that Popeye credits for giving him strength. We went last year, as […]
For Easter: Thoughts on Orlando’s Holy Land Experience
O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? 1 Corinthians 15:55 As Easter approached this year, I found myself thinking a lot about The Holy Land Experience, a somewhat-controversial attraction located in Orlando, Florida. While living in the city, I heard several people voice concerns with the idea of “a Jesus […]
WonderWorks: Orlando’s Upside-Down Museum
When I lived in Orlando, Florida, I often drove past WonderWorks and smiled at its crazy exterior — the large building is quite literally upside-down, with guests entering through what appears to be the old roof. It always looked like fun but because WonderWorks bills itself as an “interactive family attraction,” I thought it was […]
Clearwater Beach: A Warm, Welcome Break from Winter Weather
The Renaissance: Orlando’s Perfect Conference Hotel
Although it’s been 3 days since I flew home from Orlando, Florida (where I was covering a medical conference), I’m still wearing a huge smile. It’s partly because of the mostly sunny weather and temperatures in the high 70s — an especially important perk for this super-sick-of-winter gal. But it was also because of my […]
Chef Blythe Beck and The Movie Lounge Bring Fine Food to Fort Smith
Over the holidays, I was excited to check out the Movie Lounge, a Fort Smith, Arkansas movie theater that bills itself as “a triple feature” of fine dining, fun, and film. I had read that Chef Blythe Beck, from the Oxygen Channel’s Naughty Kitchen TV show, had taken over cooking duties at the Lounge and […]
Round-Up Saturday: Travel News from the Past Week
As part of Blogathon 2013, I’ve been posting to the Travel Browsing blog every day in June. And while the writing and research have been a lot of fun, so has stumbling upon interesting sites, blogs, and stories. Here’s a short round-up of just some of the online articles I found especially helpful this week: […]