Bad news, short notice: How to travel smart
When “travel” means “vacation,” planning can be a pleasure and occur at a leisurely pace. Our decisions fulfill dreams, strengthen relationships, emphasize adventure or rest. […]
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Top dining-lodging picks: distillery, parador
One last round of accolades before I get on with the new year: These businesses provided stimulating dining and lodging during 2009, which means they […]
2009 lodging: Dubuque suite to Nile cruise
I sleep in a lot of unusual places. In 2009 these included an eccentric bed and breakfast with fake fur cats in just about every […]
2009 dining: Wilton, Botin, Novodabo
Excellent food, unusual settings and/or one-of-a-kind characters earn these five places a spot on my list of exceptional dining spots of 2009. Consider it a […]
Lost luggage, holiday travel: a story, advice
Time to challenge your disposition. Another holiday travel season has begun. ’Tis the season of wily weather, missed connections and lengthy layovers; each roadblock tinkers […]
Field trips abroad widen students’ world view
Breakfast ends with a mug of hot and sludge-like chocolate, the dipping sauce for freshly fried churros – fat and slightly greasy rods of sugar-doused […]
Reader mail: funeral wieners, vacation ideas
I need to dip into the reader mailbag more often. Here is a sample of what you’ve written; a couple of diner/café recommendations will turn […]
Traveling Teddy: Theresa class takes a ride
The note arrived in mid-March, less than one week before the start of spring. “We have been enjoying your letters and treats from all over […]
How to save money while vacationing
Travel journalism conferences this spring took me to Georgia, where my increasingly frugal nature revealed itself more than once. I hopped a Greyhound from Savannah […]
Souvenir shopping: What says ‘Wisconsin’?
I have just finished writing a story about Wisconsin for a newspaper in Ireland, and it ends with formulaic lists under this heading: “where to […]
2008: best dining-lodging combos
Rare is the destination that offers lodging and dining that are both distinctive and outstanding in quality. Here are six places that were delightful surprises […]
2008: top lodging encounters of the year
Deep discounts for lodging are commonplace during this time of year, so it’s easier to afford lovely vacation accommodations. Here are my top six experiences […]