6 great attractions in London on a budget After a ten day visit, I can say that London is a fantastic place to visit however it can burn a hole in your wallet or purse. Today’s exchange rate is about $1.50 US dollars for every 1 pound (Lb). Check out these 6 FREE must see options below: 1. The British…read more →
8 Fun facts about ML Baseball Spring Training This week pitchers and catchers report for spring training. I get excited because the baseball season is beginning and winter is ending. These minor league stadiums are a lot of fun to visit. Enjoy these tidbits! The Florida “Grapefruit league” and Arizona “Cactus league” are a 50/50 split which 15 teams training…read more →
Pizza is a passion of mine! After six months, a few extra pounds and visiting 50+ places the results are in. Di Fara: Located in Midwood Brooklyn, this place is 2nd to none! All slices and pies are made by 90+ yo Dominick Demarco. Flavors explode in your mouth. Waits are painful but worth it. You have to go at…read more →
Wedged on a ledge under the mountains and over the Mediterranean, Sorrento is long and narrow. Sorrento is reasonably priced and can be done either as a day trip or 1-2 nights will suffice. Stunning Cliffside views: Spectacular stretch of coastline over the bay of Naples and near Capri. Lemons and Limoncello: Sorrento takes it to the next level serving…read more →
Still Italy’s most glamorous seaside getaway, this whale shaped island has an epic beauty! Made famous as a vacation hideaway of Roman Emperors Augustus and Tiberius, these days Capri is a touristy island well worth visiting at least for a day trip at a minimum. I suggest going in September, October, May or June. The Blue Grotto: Capri was discovered…read more →
If you do the proper research you will find Kansas City to be a fun, underrated and interesting place to visit. We just returned from a 4 day long weekend and suggest the following; 1. KC Barbecue: KC BBQ is the real deal! My suggestions are Joe’s, the most famous place as well as Arthur Bryant’s and Gates BBQ. You…read more →
After 20+ years I just spent a week at the El San Juan and learned that it’s not what it used to be. Here’s what I found. 1. Leave your passport home: PR is a U.S. territory hence, you can ditch your passport! Bring a valid / current photo ID though. 2. The drinking age is 18 and currency is U.S. dollar: …read more →
A lot of people are predicting that this will be the most insane NCAA Tourney in a long time because, well, it’s coming immediately following one of the most insane regular seasons the sport has ever seen. Increased madness? In 2015-16, teams ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 were beaten a grand total of 74…read more →
Wine tasting: Obviously the #1 reason, however in Sonoma they are committed to educating consumers on the intricacies of production, bottling and distribution. Two of my favorites are Bucher and the Thomas George vineyards. Both of them can be found on the renowned Westside road wine route! Antiques: Unbeknownst to me was the bevy of antique shops mostly found…read more →
Saturday I had the privilege to watch history in the making at the Belmont Stakes. Here are five lessons I learned in the process. Dress to impress and with comfortable shoes: Lots of walking and fantastic people watching. Best variety of hats and sundresses that you will ever see! Leave the kids at home: It’s a long day, not much…read more →
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