Thanks for coming back! If you liked this post, you may want to sign up for my weekly blog roundup. Thanks for visiting and continuing the conversation! Our flight back to Philly from Seattle on Monday ran into a few “issues” that make traveling these days so annoying, with the worst being...

Seattle lived up to its reputation this weekend; my husband and I explored the Emerald City through a steady drumbeat of drizzle and unusually chilly temperatures. Despite the gray clouds, we enjoyed ourselves, with one of our favorite stops being the Pike Place Market. Ok, ok, I know it’s touristy....

Ok, so Philly doesn’t have the Tidal Basin or the Jefferson Memorial. But the City of Brotherly Love does have some cherry blossoms of their own. Here are a few shots of the flowers blooming throughout the city.

I’m a few days into a new running regimen, and it feels great. I joined my old Philly gym, I have great shoes and a motivated friend who actually calls me in the morning to get me out of bed. Maybe this time, my good intentions will stick (after running a half marathon in 2006, I’ve never...

A lot of hungry people read and commented on my recent 3-star Parisian dining experiences at Le Meurice and Guy Savoy. In case you’re ready to shell out the dough yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience,  I asked Michelin for a few tips on how to score a hard-to-get reservation...

I’ve received a couple of travel questions that might be helpful for other people planning similar itineraries, so I’m going to repost them here occasionally. Q: Where would you recommend staying in DC? – Jane This question came to me through my 6 Favorite Places to Take a Family Vacation...

I’ve been lucky to enjoy some sumptuous meals in my day. And last week, I added to the list of once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic experiences with a tasting meal at Guy Savoy in Paris. I must admit, I’ve been stalking Guy Savoy a bit from afar for years. I almost booked a meal at his restaurant...

My quick trip to Paris this week centered around Michelin’s announcement that good amounts of their printed material – from information in the tourist-oriented Green Guides to the listings in the famed Red restaurant and hotel guides - are now online.

  I’m the type of traveler who doesn’t “need” a Michelin star restaurant to be happy, although I do like to splurge for at least one meal. But if a once-in-a-lifetime foodie experience is available? I’m there. My Michelin trip to Paris this week included several stops...

I’m in Paris for the next few days as a guest of Michelin, the producers of the Green Guides and other guidebooks. I love Paris; this is my fifth visit to the city (although my first since 2005). After lunching with a friend who goes to graduate school here, I walked up and down the Seine riverbank,...