Category: US TRAVEL

  • A WEEKEND IN SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE

    A WEEKEND IN SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE

    There’s a time and a place for visiting the iconic spots in a city. Yes, you should see New York’s Times Square, Washington’s museums and memorials, and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. And you should see Seattle’s Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and wander the neighborhoods near the waterfront. But there’s much more to…

  • A WILDER TIME

    A WILDER TIME

    The characters we meet in our favorite childhood books continue to inspire us throughout our lives. That’s especially true for the adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder in her Little House on the Prairie series. So I was prepared to be inspired by her home when I visited De Smet, South Dakota. What surprised me was how much…

  • POPPING CHERRIES IN DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN

    POPPING CHERRIES IN DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN

    At a certain age, popping cherries takes on a different meaning for women, especially in Wisconsin, where it’s highly preferred to popping pills for natural health benefits. The tart Montmorency cherries harvested and celebrated each summer in Door County ooze with superfood properties such as antioxidants, anthocyanins (anti-inflammation agents), melatonin, potassium, and pain relievers. They…

  • WOMEN’S STORIES IN OUR NATIONAL PARKS

    WOMEN’S STORIES IN OUR NATIONAL PARKS

    “In nature nothing exists alone”—Rachel Carson, “Silent Spring” It’s that time of year again. School is out, summer is upon us, and road trips are like a siren’s call. Whether you’re cruising the east coast’s I-95, checking out the California coastline on Highway 1, or traversing the nation on Route 66, you’re bound to find…

  • THE MOST WELCOMING TOWN IN AMERICA

    THE MOST WELCOMING TOWN IN AMERICA

    “Now you sit right here and you’ll start to glisten in just a few minutes.” I must look confused. The woman smiles warmly as she hands me a cool towel and explains, “In the South, a woman doesn’t sweat, she glistens.” Her singsong accent echoes off the warm walls of the steam cave. I sit…

  • SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEYOND THE BEACH

    Southwest Florida makes a classic beach vacation, but it also entices you to reach out and explore in new ways.

  • EATING YOUR WAY THROUGH CHARLESTON ON A GIRL’S WEEKEND

    EATING YOUR WAY THROUGH CHARLESTON ON A GIRL’S WEEKEND

    It’s not just the horse drawn carriages, the giant pineapple fountain, the cobblestone streets, and colonial architecture that make Charleston a must-see. In recent years, this historic city has become not just what you see, but more about what you taste. Less than a decade ago, King Street—the hotspot for culinary innovation—was a long road…

  • WOMEN, FOOD, AND THE BILTMORE

    WOMEN, FOOD, AND THE BILTMORE

    Most people who slap down upwards of $60 to tour the Biltmore home linger over the extravagant banquet hall with its organ loft and mid-sixteenth century Flemish tapestries, or the Vanderbilts’ separate bedrooms with adjoining sitting room. Foodies, however, hang out in the basement, gawking at the kitchen facilities and admiring the cookware. Reminiscent of…

  • EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH SEATTLE’S INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT

    EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH SEATTLE’S INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT

    If you visit Seattle without having a meal in the International District, you’re doing it wrong. No food tour would be complete without an afternoon exploring Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon. The district is packed with family-owned restaurants serving up traditional recipes passed down for generations. And prices are insanely cheap. Take a culinary tour…

  • PSYCHIC’ED OUT

    PSYCHIC’ED OUT

    One little girl in the town of Cassadaga, Fla., loves shiny pennies so much, she’s continually leaving them around on the floor. Another inhabitant named Arthur, a former opera singer from New York, has a penchant for cigars and booze. On a visit to the town, you might also run into a woman with a…