With a Grand Cru classified red wine and vineyards dating back to the 14th century, Château Smith Haute Lafitte, located 20 minutes outside of the city of Bordeaux, is one of the region’s most prestigious wineries. You may be surprised to learn, it’s also among the most family friendly thanks […]
I know the feeling. You have a baby, and after the hectic first few weeks or months, you’re eager to travel again. Figuring out what to bring, how to navigate airports and airlines and what to do with the baby when you’re onboard is overwhelming. I’ve been getting a number […]
I’ve stayed in edgy Shoreditch and aristocratic Kensington (I even lived in buzzy Oxford Circus for a semester in college), but the neighborhood I prefer to make home base when I visit these days is Holborn. Smack-dab in the middle of the sprawling metropolis, Holborn is like Midtown Manhattan making […]
I’m always proud to say Portland, Oregon is my hometown. It has changed tremendously since I was growing up in the 1980s and 90s. Back then it felt more like a town. Now, it’s a full-blown big city. Portlanders love to complain about the increased traffic and escalating housing prices, […]
When my family and I were visiting our favorite French region, Burgundy, in November 2017, we realized we had an extra night that we hadn’t made arrangements for. My husband and I had been interested in visiting Jura since drinking a bottle of Jean François Ganevat Côtes du Jura Chardonnay […]
I write so much about San Diego professionally that I tend to favor other destinations on this website. It’s a wonderful city and a very popular destination so I thought it was finally time to offer my go-to list of San Diego spots. While I’ve included a few popular […]