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Food

Ah, food…it tells us so much about a place and its people. It can be the highlight and memory of a trip.

ChicagoFood

Chicago Hot Dog: Accept No Substitute

July 2, 2022 Chicago, Food Comments are off
Chicago Hot Dog

It’s summer in Chicago–and that means plenty of outdoor cooking. Hamburgers, brats, Italian sausage, Polish sausage…but what about hot dogs? Yes! Go ahead, if you like: plop them on grill, hold them on a stick over a campfire. But...

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ChicagoFood

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: The Truth, The History & The Recipe

August 30, 2020 Chicago, Food Comments are off
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Class at Pizzeria UNO

Anthony Bourdain struggled to call Chicago Deep Dish a “pizza.” For good reason, maybe. The late chef and culinary guru loved many things about Chicago: “…tall towers, hard corners, and sharp elbows. And, of course, food.” But that deep...

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Food

How About an English Afternoon Tea? Pip-pip! Cheerio!

May 17, 2020 England, Food 2 Comments
Table set for English Afternoon Tea

English Afternoon Tea is something of a contradiction. On one hand, it’s elegant and refined. It comes with complicated etiquette, from start to finish. On the other hand, you eat with your fingers. Never mind the bountiful utensils surrounding...

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FoodTravel Planning

5 Teas to Bring on Your Next Trip

November 10, 2019 Food, Tea, Travel Planning Comments are off
5 teas to bring on your next trip: one for each mood or situation!

Updated August 10, 2020. “A cup of tea would restore my normality,” wrote Douglas Adams in A HItchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. You don’t have to be British to enjoy a “cuppa,” although Turkey actually tops the list of...

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FoodWorldwide Destinations

Greek Vegetables: Forget That Green Bean Casserole!

October 20, 2019 Food, Greece, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
Greek vegetables are swoon-worthy. Try these recipes from Bacchus Taverna in Olympia, Greece.

Once you’ve had Greek vegetables, you realize how important they are to a meal. Not a side dish or a last-minute addition to a menu. No, they steal the show. Once you taste them, you’ll want to know how...

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Budget TravelFoodU.S. Destinations

Cheap Eats in Seattle: A TravelSmart Woman Food Tour

October 13, 2019 budget travel, Food, Seattle Comments are off
Cheap Eats in Seattle: Find the best fish and chips at a working fisherman's terminal!

Finding cheap eats in Seattle is easier than you might think. And surprisingly delicious. You just have to know where to look–and even that’s not hard. Seattle has always been pricey; it’s been at the top of “too-expensive-to-visit” list...

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Food

Blueberries: From North America to the World–and a Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe!

August 25, 2019 Food, recipes Comments are off
Blueberries are native to North America. When they became cultivated, the whole world got to share!

Summer means blueberries. Yes, we’re fortunate that we can get them all year round, but there’s an undeniable thrill when they appear at the local farmers’ markets or grocery stores in mid- to late-summer. Maybe you have a place...

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FoodGreece

Greek Salad: Fresh & Easy!

July 21, 2019 Food, Greece, recipes 2 Comments
TravelSmart Woman's Best Posts of 2019: Greek Salad

Whenever you are lucky enough to find excellent tomatoes, immediately change the day’s menu to include a Greek salad. Yes, you’ll have to pay for a few other ingredients, but it would be crazy to pass up the opportunity...

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CaliforniaFood

Hog Island Oyster Company: The Perfect Picnic by the Bay

June 19, 2019 California, Food, US travel Comments are off
Hog Island Oyster Company: From the bay to your table!

In Northern California or the San Francisco Bay area? Looking for a special food experience? Cross the Golden Gate bridge and head to Hog Island Oyster Company, on Tomales Bay in West Marin County. I was excited to be...

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ChicagoFoodU.S. Destinations

Chicago Food Halls: 7 Easy Ways to “Sample” the City!

May 29, 2019 Chicago, Food Comments are off
After your selfie at The Bean, visit one of the Chicago food halls!

Hungry in the Windy City? You shouldn’t be. One of the country’s top food cities makes it easy for you to sample its wares. Just pop into one of the Chicago food halls and try whatever you fancy. Come...

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Worth 1,000 Words…

A labyrinth can reset our mind and intention. Can we do the same with how we travel? (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
Flower Vendor at sSeattle Pike Place Market
Seattle’s Pike Place Market is one of the nation’s treasures. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
The World's Largest Rocking Chair in Casey, Illinois.
Going to Seattle? Of course you'll want to visit the Space Needle. Fresh from a renovation, here's what to know!
"Becoming Human" by Christian Ristow welcomes you to Meow Wolf.The flower-sniffing robot is 30 feet tell. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
A "young man" of 70+ years leads the band in Santa Clara. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
Sandia Peak Tram was a challenge to build.
After your selfie at The Bean, visit one of the Chicago food halls!
The passage to the stadium was once covered entirely by a stone arch roof. Today, only one section remains. It's easy to imagine how athletes felt as they ran down the narrow entry into the stadium
The wooden roof is what burned on 15 April 2019, taking the spire with it. When it was built, Notre Dame Cathedral required 52 acres of forest to complete the roof.
Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, NM: The Mysterious and Miraculous Staircase
Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times..
Solo travel doesn't really have many downsides
Unclaimed Baggage Center is easy to find in Scottsboro, AL.
Milwaukee Art Museum: Architect Santiago Calatrava designed MOM to resemble a ship. Given its location on the Lake Michigan waterfront, his idea was brilliant. (Photo credit: Suzanne Ball. All rights reserved.)
Peace solo travel by eating at a nice restaurant
Rome-Colosseum
U.S. Destinations-Seattle-Pike Place
Window shopping in Florence: Silk ties
The Acropolis in Athens awaits!
Craving Europe? There are some surprising European destinations in the US!

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