The Love Of Food and Travel: Wine Tips 101
The Love of Food and Travel has teamed up with Joni Rials from Seek and Sip to give you some Wine 101 tips.
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Year: 2017
Beatnik: A Hipster’s Paradise
I was eager to try this place because the ambiance intrigued me…probably even more than the menu. Sometimes after a long work week, you just need to be surrounded by what I call “grandeur and good company.” And with its glamorous decor inspired by areas of Spain, Indonesia and even old Hollywood, Beatnik in West …
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway! 5 Destinations for Extreme Adventurers
This entire year, the over-arching theme for me has been to conquer fear, take leaps of faith and do things that scare me. So what better way for a person who loves travel to look fear in the eye than to go on an extreme adventure or two? Ranging from scary but fun, to down right terrifying, …
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5 “Friends” who need to be excluded from your travels
We’ve all been there. You book your flight, pack your bags and head to your destination anticipating a stress free, relaxing vacation. But there are one or two “friends” who have you wondering if you should’ve just traveled solo or simply left them off of the group text when you extended the invite. Here are some examples …
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Chef Julius Russell and his “Soulful Nu American Pop-Up”
Sharing. Support. Enthusiasm. Those are the three words Chef Julius Russell uses to describe what it takes to prepare for an event of this nature. Although he’s been doing pop-ups for five years now, “The Soulful Nu American Pop-Up” is his most personal. 35 guests were invited to his beautifully decorated rooftop …
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Tulum, Mexico: Pause. Relax. Reflect.
Talks on the balcony about past lives, current loves and spiritual growth. Discovering the history of altars built and sacrifices made to the gods. Mid-day naps. Delicious food by the water…so much water. Put your phone down. Those work emails can wait. Seeking peace? You’ve found it. Welcome to Tulum. Tulum, Mexico has seen a …
Barbados:
Here’s Where you Need to Be
Ahhhh…Barbados! The perfect place for fun, sun and PLENTY of rum! Recently celebrating its 50th anniversary as an independent nation, the small Caribbean island just east of St. Lucia sets itself apart with its rich history and beautiful people. Here are 5 reasons why Barbados should be your next travel destination: 1.) All-inclusive Resorts Barbados is …
A Creepy Girls Getaway: 48 Hours in Galveston, Texas
Some girlfriends and I took the hour-long trip from Houston to Galveston and checked in at the Hotel Galvez Resort and Spa for some R&R. This Wyndham Grand Hotel is listed as one of the top 10 hotels in Galveston on Tripadvisor. Upon arriving, I could see why. The only historic beachfront hotel on the …
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A Love Letter to New Orleans
This place has the ability to change you (for the better) if you let it. Some come to visit and never leave. Many leave but always come back. Be careful. There’s magic in these streets. Beyond the “voodoo/hoodoo” this place is known for. I went and didn’t return the same. And for that, New Orleans …
The Love of Food and Travel
“Create a life so good, you don’t need a vacation to escape from it.” But an escape (whether near or far) has the ability to enrich our lives so much more than if we had just stayed in the comforts of our own home. How else would we find the missing pieces of ourselves? The …