When the first iPad came out, I was one of those who was like, "I'm not getting caught up in the hype. I’ve got a MacBookPro, and the iPad is just a big iPhone." Blah, Blah, Blah.. Then one day, while with friends, I tried one. I played Angry Birds; I checked my email; updated my Facebook … [Read more...]
Amsterdam Hotel Review: Hotel Pulitzer
October 20, 2010 By
Our stay at the Hotel Pulitzer was met with both anticipation and expectation. I had read a lot of good things about this hotel and the idea of staying in a hotel comprised of 25 restored 17th and 18th century historical canal houses appealed to me. I mean really, in Amsterdam, you have to … [Read more...]
Brussels Hotel Review: The Dominican
October 12, 2010 By
Located behind the theatre La Monnale, off of the Grand Place, The Dominican is perfect a home base from which to view the sights that Brussels has to offer. The hotel is situated on the site of a 15th century Dominican Abbey, a history echoed in the soaring high ceilings, original stone floors, … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Scandic Anglais, Stockholm
July 5, 2010 By
Located in the middle of upscale Östermalm, near ‘the happening” square Stureplan, The Scandic Anglais is moderately priced, clean, and trendy. Situated directly across from the Kungliga Biblioteket (The Royal Library) in Humlegården, a popular recreational area for locals; this hotel is the … [Read more...]
San Diego Restaurant Review: Mama Testa
April 26, 2010 By
Mama Testa I know Mexican food. OK. Maybe not like a Mexican. But, growing up in San Diego, I grew up eating real "hole-in-da-wall" Mexican Food. Or, what I thought was authentic Mexican food. Until I saw Cesar Gonzalez (the owner of Mama Testa), on the Food Network, Throwing it … [Read more...]
Trip Advisor: Dirtiest Hotels
January 31, 2010 By
Check out this listing of the dirties hotels and make sure yours isn't on the list. LOL :) http://www.tripadvisor.com/DirtyHotels-g191 … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Best of Europe Cities Cruise
September 7, 2009 By
Best of Europe Cities Cruise Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Ship: Voyager of the Seas Dates: May 13, 2009 - May 24, 2009 Ratings: Dining 3.0 Public Rooms 4.0 Cabins 4.0 Spa & … [Read more...]