It was on a weekend snowboarding trip in Vail, Colorado when it occurred to me I could get an apartment there for the winter to enjoy on the weekends. It was as my winter lease was ending when it occurred to me I wanted to live there full-time that summer. And it was as the […]
12 off the tourist path things to do in Vail, Colorado: 1. Eat at the Bus Station Most city center bus stations are not known for their food but most cities are not like Vail. Looking for legitimate, cheap food that rarely has a wait? Hit La Cantina in the Vail bus station. While all […]
Paris for romantics, Rome for foodies, Amsterdam for err, erotic? But more than the famous red-light districts and beer, this recently ranked “second best city in the world” also has what its neighboring cities have to offer: history, art, food, festivals, nature, and the most liberal culture, with a twist. Here are some of the […]
Three of my Denver favorites, two Denver firsts (for moi) and one very f’d up frog. 1. Best No B.S. Grocery Store on the Planet Natural Grocers (formerly the Vitamin Cottage) – Multiple Locations Perfect for those who: Want to support a Colorado company, want a store that not only looks like it should sell […]
1. Where does the bus stop? Where it stops. 2. Today’s gringo menu? Identical to the local’s menu but with a 450% you-ain’t-Latino surcharge. 3. Average bus trip? A few driving hours + time for the bus driver to finish his game of dominoes, dealing with the logistics of the bus backing into the mango […]
I was recently chatting with a friend who has the 411 on Greek Islands. As I am a lover of all things Mediterranean I thought I would share her intel. Here are six of the islands she told me about: Paxos: a peaceful and chill island, offering excellent secluded beaches and access to pedal boats, amenities […]