A Magical Getaway :: Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Sometimes a story really needs pictures. And in the case of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, I’ve decided that more is better. Salt Spring is the largest and most populated…
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A Palace Repurposed in Hotel Neri :: Barcelona, Spain
Somehow, Hotel Neri hides itself well. How on earth a former 13th century palace turned modern four star hotel is able to do this shows the care that went in…
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There’s a Gin Revival Going Down :: So Take That, James Bond!
Sure, we all like a good Vodka… what’s not to like? But I really think the envelope has been pushed to the ultra-max, with the almost daily offering of yet…
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Happy Birthday To Me:-) :: Celebrating Vagablond’s Token Redhead’s Bday
My Birthday Dinner. I have a birthday coming up so have been putting together my virtual “wish-list” of Birthday Dinner Party possibilities. Here are my top three contenders: 1. Ithaa…
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Girlfriend Getaway :: Social Kulm-ing in St. Moritz
Seated on the banquette next to a stylish woman of a certain age, I asked: “How long have you been coming to the “>Kulm?” “Oh, my dear,? she replied with…
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How Green Is Your Ride? :: The Tesla Electric Car
It flies at 100 mph. It goes from 0 to 60 in just 4 seconds. It boasts an equivalent of 135 miles per gallon. It gets 200 miles per fill-up….
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Big Summer Savings in D.C. :: L’Enfant Plaza Hotel
I stayed at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel a few summers ago during a week-long sightseeing and eating tour of Washington, D.C. It offers a convenient location a block from the…
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The Girls Say “Ciao Bella” to Switzerland!
Ciao to Switzerland. We were somewhat on the fence about visiting Ascona, in the Ticino Region of Switzerland. For starters, we weren’t thrilled with the long schlep to get there–…
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Istrian Truffle Days are Here!
While something of a newcomer to the truffle scene, Croatia has been going to great lengths to promote their growing truffle industry. Given that, Truffle Days are now in full…
