After three nights of carnivorous skewered meat debauchery at traditional Brazilian churrascarias, my soul (and arteries) longed for something other than another slab of meat
A Staycation in Rockland County, New York, Including a Visit to Nyack and Sleepy Hollow
Those who read this blog know that when I am not traveling far and wide, I enjoy staycations. These staycations are a fun, and often inexpensive way, to escape city life and explore destinations closer to home. This weekend, Won’t Run and I ventured to Rockland County, New York. Although it’s only an hour away … Read More
Hotel Review: Radisson Decapolis Miraflores, Lima, Peru
Late this summer, Won’t Run and I went to South America on vacation. We visited Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Lima, Peru. In Lima, we stayed at the Radisson Decapolis Miraflores Hotel. I used Club Carlson points for two nights and paid the third night (taking advantage of a Club Carlson 30,000 points offer after one … Read More
Breakfast: Novotel Luxembourg Centre Hotel
On a recent trip to Luxembourg, I stayed at the Novotel Luxembourg Centre (you can read the review HERE.). The breakfast at the Novotel Luxembourg Centre was very good. The food was substantial and plentiful. There were hot items as well as an assortment of breads, cheeses and meats. There were also fruits and yogurts and cereals. … Read More
Video: Won’t Run Eats a BLT Sandwich
If you’re in the Times Square area, and don’t want to go to a tourist trap, try heading over to 9th Avenue.
A Trip to Brazil Requires a Meal at a Churrascaria
Unless you are a vegetarian, no trip to Brazil is complete without a meal at a Churrascaria! What is a Churrascaria? It is a restaurant where food is cooked on a pit or grill, and then the waiters go from table to table with knives and skewers, slicing various kinds of meat, be it beef, pork, sausage, … Read More
C’est Extraordinaire! Le Moulin Rouge to Visit New York City!
The French caberet “Moulin Rouge” will perform in New York City for the first time this September as part of the Best of France celebration.
The Mystery Box
I arrived home from my trip to South America late Sunday evening. I had a great time (well, except for the bad cold that arrived just in time for the flight – and you know how painful it is to fly when you have a cold – and the crying baby in the row directly … Read More
Incredible Dinner at the James Beard House
A while back, I received an invitation from IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group): As a valued IHG® Rewards Club member, we’d like to show our appreciation by inviting you and a guest to a private dinner at the James Beard House with James Beard Award Winning Chef, Andrew Carmellini. This was exciting on so many levels! … Read More
Last Minute Details – Iguazu Falls and Lima
Within a few days, I’ll be on my way to Iguazu Falls (Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil) and Lima, Peru. The basics are in place, but I feel like there’s so much that’s still up in the air (pun unintentional). Flights are on LAN. JFK-LIM-IGU-LIM- JFK. It was a mistake fare of less than $400 per … Read More
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