The Best Japanese Experiences and Souvenirs (Part II)
Japan is one of my favorite countries– for both otherworldly experiences and for the fantastic souvenirs to bring home. Read more about what makes Japan such a unique destination to …
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Best 27 Japanese Souvenirs and Experiences Around Tokyo (Kanto) Part I
Because there are so many fantastic Japanese souvenirs and experiences, this post will come in two parts, this is part I. In Japan, the magic is in the subtlety. Other …
Come Home with Me to Litchfield Hills, Connecticut: My Guide to the Best Places to Snack, Shop and Wine
For years now, going home has meant one thing– packing up the car and making the drive from Manhattan to my mom’s lakeside house in Litchfield Hills, Connecticut. I like …
Where to Play in Central Park: a Local’s Guide
I’ve always said I have a love-hate relationship with New York. New York is not the easiest place to live. Just yesterday I was barked at for not ordering my …
My Hoboken: Finding Sinatra and the last of Italian American Culture
Sinatra’s Hoboken, My Hoboken Cynics be damned, I love the music of Frank Sinatra. Play me a song and I’ll start swaying, lost in Sinatra’s world of eternal optimism, where …
The Top 15 Norway Experiences (and the Souvenirs to Remember them by)
I’m just back from a whirlwind tour of Western Norway, from Oslo up to Geiranger, and couldn’t wait to share my favorite moments from this country. While I knew that …