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 Visit to Luxembourg and the ING Night Marathon
A year ago, in November 2014, I was wandering around the expo for the New York City Marathon at the Javits Center, in Manhattan. As I meandered through the various booths, I had a few conversations about running and travel. Out of the blue, three months later, I received an email inviting me to visit … Read More
Winners Announced – Free Tripit Pro Annual Memberships
The winners of the complimentary Tripit Pro annual memberships have been chosen using Random.org.
The Magnificent Radisson Blu Waterfront Capetown
I mean, what’s not to love! The Radisson Blu Waterfront in Capetown, South Africa was truly wonderful! I was greeted warmly at the front desk, and given the key to my room. I proceeded to my room and was blown away! It was stunning. I loved the nautical decor, the details, the French doors, … Read More
Going Away Again? Ecuador? Really?
I’m going to the middle of the world. Literally!
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
3 Great Living Social Deals – 15% off, $25-$75 Virgin America Vouchers and NY Times Travel Show
Let’s make this quick. First, 15% off Living Social purchases – three days only. see this: Second, $25, $50 or $75 vouchers for Virgin America. Details and Link for this LivingSocial Deal (plus use the code Discover15 for additional 15% off) Third, $15 tickets for the NY Times Travel show in New York City on January 9th … Read More
I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass: Glass Sheets Shatter from Glass-Bottomed Walkway in China
Yesterday, Will Run For Miles featured a video and discussion on the suspension bridge made of glass at the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in China (see, World’s Longest Glass Bridge – Would you Walk on it?). Of course, a common discussion surrounding this structure is the safety of a glass-bottomed bridge, but the creators repeatedly … Read More
Video: World’s Longest Glass Bridge – Would you Walk on it?
Haohan Qiao – – translated to Brave Men’s Bridge, in English – -recently opened in Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in Hunan Province (See, CNN, China opens terrifying glass-bottomed bridge in Shiniuzhai park). It is 180 meters (590 feet) high, and 984 feet in length. THE BOTTOM IS ALL GLASS! I can’t stop looking at the photos and … 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
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A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.