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Feasting in Indiana’s Hamilton County

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Adrienne

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Whenever I head to the Indianapolis area I tend to naturally gravitate towards the city itself, but I know that the cities just north of Indy have a lot to offer too – and they’re actually closer to my home … Continue reading →

Posted in desserts, foodie, indiana, pet-friendly, restaurants, usa

Hiking the Cinque Terre Part 1: Monterosso al Mare-Vernazza-Corniglia

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Adrienne

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There was really one and only one thing on our agenda in Cinque Terre: hiking! (Well, and eating, but eating is always on the agenda.) The region is famous for the footpaths connecting the five villages, especially the coastal Sentiero … Continue reading →

Posted in italy, outdoorsy

An Introduction to the Five Towns of Cinque Terre

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Adrienne

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Manarola view by day

Five charming villages clustered together on the Italian Riveria, the Cinque Terre has recently gone from relative obscurity to one of Italy’s biggest tourist highlights, and with good reason – the sight of brightly-colored buildings perched on cliffs above the … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, italy

One Day in Berlin

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Adrienne

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Schloss Charlottenburg

When I went to Berlin for work a few years ago, I opted to spend the weekend following my trip visiting a good friend in Paris, so I didn’t have much time to explore Berlin itself. My flight to France … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, germany

What to Do in New Orleans (In Between Meals)

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Adrienne

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Preservation Hall ticket

You know I don’t hesitate to build trips around food, but it’s always nice when a city offers more than just great restaurants. New Orleans is the perfect example of a place with incredible food but also a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, louisiana, usa

New Orleans: The Food Highlights

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Adrienne

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Fried green tomatoes eggs Benedict, Cafe Fleur de Lis, New Orleans

I’ve long maintained that New Orleans is one of the very best destinations in the US for people who love food, but until recently that assertion was based on a trip I took there with my father when I was … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, cajun-creole, fine dining, foodie, louisiana, restaurants, seafood, southern, usa

What I Read to Prepare for Cuba

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Adrienne

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Old Havana

I read a lot for fun and I always diligently pour over guidebooks before a trip, but I’ve never made much effort to read fiction or memoirs set in a destination before a trip. That’s something I’ve been meaning to … Continue reading →

Posted in books, cuba, Uncategorized

Two Dining Experiences You Can’t Miss in Havana

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Adrienne

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Steak at L'Atelier paladar

Although I’m a huge fan of the Cuban food I’ve had in the US, I knew from my pre-trip reading not to expect much from the food in Cuba. Things have improved a lot since the days of dramatic food … Continue reading →

Posted in cuba, cuban, foodie, restaurants

Reflections and Snapshots from Havana

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Adrienne

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The Paseo del Prado

Cuba is less than 100 miles off the southern coast of Florida, but I felt more culture shock there than just about anywhere else I’ve been. It wasn’t just that visiting Havana is a lot like being transported in time, … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, cuba

Christmas in New York

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Adrienne

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Light-up stars at the Time Warner Center

I have never fallen head over heels in love with New York City. There are things I can appreciate about it – the ability to get any kind of food you want delivered directly to your door at any time … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, new york, usa

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