February 24, 2023 My TWA Hotel Experience Some people make special trips to famous stadiums; I made my design pilgrimage to visit the refurbished Eero Saarinen-designed terminal and stay at the TWA Hotel in New York. Categories Hot Spots/New York Comments: 0
January 20, 2023 FBF: My Downtown San Diego Staycation and Staypineapple Hotel Z Review Today’s Flashback Friday brings us to July 2020. Being at home staring at the same white walls had certainly taken its toll. Summer was in full swing, but there was nothing special about it at all. I decided it was due time for a little staycation. We had already tried out one overnight at a Little Italy hotel that went… [read more] Categories San Diego Comments: 0
January 17, 2023 The SoCal Gal’s Guide to Packing for Cold Weather Confession time: I have exactly one (1) coat even close to suitable for snowy weather. To make matters worse, it doesn’t have a hood and it’s not waterproof. When I went skiing in 2020, I had to layer on a rain shell. Those who live in cold climates are probably shaking their head at me or rolling their eyes, but… [read more] Categories Tips for Traveling Comment: 1
January 9, 2023 Japan 2023: Preview Raise your hand if you had big plans for 2020 and then had to cancel them. Everyone’s hands up? Ok, let’s proceed. I can’t believe it was three years ago now that I created a document detailing an ambitious travel itinerary, filled with lots of fun and interesting things, and then never booked anything on it. Flights, hotels… nothing. All… [read more] Categories Itineraries/Japan/Planning Ahead Comments: 0
January 2, 2023 A Look Back at The Voyageer in 2020, 2021, and 2022 Happy New Year! It goes without saying that the past three years were a rollercoaster for many reasons. Many millions of words have been written about the pandemic and the different ways it touched each crevice of different business sectors. It reached every corner of everyday life. The world abruptly shut down due to Covid just as we arrived back… [read more] Categories Letter to Readers Comments: 0
December 28, 2022 Tis the Season to Book 2023 Travel! Here we are, in that curious week between Christmas and New Year. For me, the past three days have consisted of relaxing at my parents’ home in the suburbs, snoozing on the couch, and helping them plan their Summer 2023 travel to the British Isles. I’m jealous! (Although I do have a trip planned for March, so I can’t be… [read more] Categories Tips for Traveling Comments: 3
September 29, 2022 Dia De Muertos in Morelia and Pátzcuaro, Mexico The fall before the pandemic started, I was exploring gorgeous Morelia and Pátzcuaro, Mexico, and I am now realizing I never took the chance to share my experience with you all. Since autumn is well under way and Dia de Muertos is right around the corner, this is a great time to reminisce about and share this great trip. Día… [read more] Categories Holidays/Mexico Comments: 4
August 31, 2022 Visiting The Strand, a Famous New York Bookstore As a book lover, I make it a point to pop into used bookstores during my travels and I’ve even blogged about another famous one (Powell’s in Portland, OR). Today, I would like to introduce you to the Strand Bookstore in the East Village neighborhood of New York City! The store is on 12th and Broadway, less than half a… [read more] Categories Hot Spots/New York Comments: 0
July 27, 2022 Hotel El Ganzo Review: Artsy Hotel in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico Have you gone on your summer getaway yet? Many US airlines have cheap flights to Los Cabos and many Mexican airlines have even cheaper flights to Los Cabos, a region of cities and towns at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. If you are looking for a place to stay, I highly recommend Hotel El Ganzo in San… [read more] Categories Mexico Comments: 0
December 14, 2021 My 2020 Quaran-cation: Graduate Tempe, near Phoenix, AZ Let’s take a trip into the past: One year ago, the weekend following Thanksgiving. I’ve had this post drafted for a while but didn’t finalize it or get the pictures uploaded due to… *gestures at everything.* So, my Graduate Tempe review is going to be very specific, hopefully still applicable to you, and if nothing else the post will be… [read more] Categories USA Comments: 0