Don’t wait
“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” – Alan Keightley Continue reading Don’t wait
Category: Random Thoughts
Anticipation=Happiness
We’ve written about the fact that we really enjoy the pre-travel planning and research that goes into any trip. So much so, in fact, that lately we seem to be planning trips further and further in advance, giving us more time for anticipation. Once a trip is booked, we love looking in used bookshops for books (both fiction and nonfiction) about our destination, or searching Netflix … Continue reading Anticipation=Happiness
Countdown to India
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag One month from today we’ll get on a plane heading for India (well, by way of London first). If you’ve been following our blog these past seven months or so you know how much research and planning have gone into this trip, not only because it will be the longest vacation we’ve ever … Continue reading Countdown to India
Ten essential (cook)books in my kitchen
Given that I love to cook, and have been at it for many years now with growing enthusiasm, it’s logical that I get cookbooks as gifts, for holidays, for birthdays, from family, friends, from my husband. And yes, “gifts” that I occasionally buy myself too 🙂 In addition to cookbooks, I love reading books about food: about eating, about working in kitchens, about restaurants I’ve … Continue reading Ten essential (cook)books in my kitchen
Tujague’s: end of an institution?
Rumors online are indicating that Tujague’s, that venerable restaurant and bar in the French Quarter, may be closing soon. Though Rob and I have only had drinks on several occasions at the unique, stand-up bar, we will be very sad if the rumors are true. Tujaque’s represents a beautiful part of New Orleans, the gentility of a (perhaps, sadly) bygone era. Opened in 1856, the … Continue reading Tujague’s: end of an institution?
“Splurge” restaurants worth the money
A while back, we wrote about the top food experiences we’ve had, which included everything from tapas bars to airport bars, funky pubs to no-frills street food. What that list didn’t include (with one exception) were upscale restaurants. Now, we don’t spend our travel dollars lightly, believing that a great experience–sometimes the best ones, in fact–can be had at any price. But, every now and … Continue reading “Splurge” restaurants worth the money
Thoughtful Travel
Rob and I are fans of Rick Steves. We totally subscribe to his “packing light” philosophy, which we talked about here, as well as his belief that spending more money does not necessarily get you a better travel experience. His book, Travel as a Political Act, was an inspiring read on how to travel with more than your own comfort in mind. While we may … Continue reading Thoughtful Travel
NOLA highlights, days 2 & 3
We have been incredibly lucky, weather-wise, on this trip. The few days before we left Boston we had been checking the forecast and things were looking OK, but on the cool side (low 60s). So far each day has hit mid-70s and bright sun. Friday we had some spectacular food, first at Bayona for lunch, and later dinner at Adolfo’s. And if you count the … Continue reading NOLA highlights, days 2 & 3
Sunshine, music & oysters
…three things we came down to our favorite US city for, not necessarily in that order. But, given the frigid temps in Boston this week the sunshine has turned out to be more delicious than usual, so it was good timing on our part. The thermometer said it was 69 yesterday but it felt more like 80 to us. Also good timing for another reason: … Continue reading Sunshine, music & oysters
The Secret of Happy Travel
He who would travel happily must travel light. – Antoine de Saint Exupéry In the fifteen years we’ve been traveling together, we have discovered the one thing that, above all else, makes for happy traveling. More than making sure you have bandaids (though that’s important), printing out double copies of your travel documents (always a good idea), and researching the first place you’ll eat so … Continue reading The Secret of Happy Travel
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