While maintaining our home base in Pienza, we explored other parts in the Province of Siena. In addition to the town of Siena, we drove to Montepulciano and San Gimignano. If you only have a couple of days in the area, please make sure you do the following: 1) Eat a HUGE bistecca fiorentina at the famous … [Read more…]
This was going to be our first major trip flying standby through a friends and family program. Some people know these perks as buddy passes, where you can park your butt in unoccupied seats for a steep discount. You have to be strategic about it all. Pick a time when tourists aren’t flocking to the … [Read more…]
My husband had his yearly work trip to Sarasota, and you can guess who glommed onto that warm itinerary in a heartbeat. Like a (very smart) parasite. We left the BS that is called winter in New York and flew into Fort Myers. Flying into Southwest Florida International Airport was much cheaper than flying into … [Read more…]
I just had to write about this adorable Cape Cod destination today on the 4th of July because it is so “Americana”. I love the vibe of this gay-friendly area. You get great food, nature, cute shops, and the beautiful backdrop of a Ralph Lauren ad without the pretension. There are a lot of events … [Read more…]
This lovely woman’s wedding in Charleston was a fantastic opportunity to fly down and explore the town. Congratulations again, Martha Frances! We call her MF for short. MF and her now-husband Franklin hosted a good time at The Barrel on James Island. The venue is a craft beer bar that has a revolving door of … [Read more…]
This unpretentious, cash-only Upper West Side spot is perfect for last minute pasta cravings (easy walk-ins) and serves up meals that are Italian grandmother-approved. The second claim is upheld by the fact that Andrew’s Italian grandma first took him there 14 years ago, and it became a sweet ongoing dinner treat to her grandson. We started off with … [Read more…]
Chelsea Market is an indoor space located in the historic Meatpacking District. This New York City market showcases food and goods from over thirty-five vendors. Although there is a beautiful Anthropologie store inside, this post focuses on the delicious eatery options. I haven’t had the chance to taste everything there, but I have compiled a … [Read more…]
