Wander off the beaten path
If you’ve been there, done that, in central Florida, then it is time to venture away from the big theme parks and head for the country. If you wander just west of Orlando, you will find tons of things to do in Clermont. Never heard of it? That’s the best part: no crowds! Even if […]
So, you are thinking of planning a romantic road trip with your special someone. After all, we’ve all heard the horror stories about how unreliable airlines are post pandemic. You already chose your destination, a romantic cabin in the mountains with a hot tub. Or maybe you can hear the waves lapping at the edge […]
We all dread that “Are we there yet?” from the back seat of the car while on a road trip. Similar statements are: I’m hungry. I’m bored. Tommy’s bothering me. You take a deep breath. After that you sigh. Then you dole out all of the snacks you packed for the entire trip within the […]
Miles and miles of road stretched out ahead, tunes blasting, you start singing along. You spot a sign that says Rainbow Springs 5 miles. Should you make a detour? It’s a hot day. Your curiosity gets the better of you. You decide to veer off your scheduled path, not knowing exactly what lies ahead, but […]
It was 1976, the bicentennial of America’s independence day, and my dad took me to the celebration in my hometown. I can still recall the sound of the band playing God Bless America, the smell of hot dogs and popcorn, everything decked out in red, white, and blue, the taste of old fashioned root beer. […]
Why is a street taco called a street taco? When cities started being more industrialized and many flocked to Mexican cities for jobs, people would make batches of tacos to sell to people on the street. Thus Mexican street tacos were born. Are you wondering what is the difference between a street taco and any […]
My husband and I love Greek food and culture which leads me to write about traditional Greek Easter food and customs. Although we haven’t made it to Greece yet, we did learn some Greek in preparation for our trip to Tarpon Springs, a Greek American village, a few years back. Today I will discuss the […]
Have you offended your Aunt Mary because you wouldn’t have a heaping plate of eggplant parmesan after filling up on pasta and garlic bread? Do you cause gossip among coworkers for only ordering salads? Is your friend Jenny mad at you because you wouldn’t indulge in those margaritas with her in Cabo? Wait. Rewind. Were […]
Trickling water, the sound of bamboo clapping against each other, the wind whispering through the trees, ancient stones standing guard like samurai in a field of sand. These things bring a sense of peace in a Japanese stone garden. If you can’t make it to Japan for the Spring Cherry Blossom festival, you can still […]
After the cold, harsh, winter season, we welcome spring with many spring celebrations. The new season is a time for new life, and many countries time their holidays to coincide with the spring season. Whether it is Greek traditions for Easter, or buying the best gifts for Mother’s Day in the U.S. we all have […]