Sailing and Crab Cakes on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay
When I’m planning a weekend getaway from New York City, I always seem to forget about Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay area. I’m not exactly sure why– I think it’s because the …
Sweets
Tokyo Banana: bring home the Japanese version of a Twinkie
Tokyo Banana– an irresistible Tokyo Souvenir When passing through Tokyo station, you can’t miss the Tokyo Banana shops– the super-cute, bright yellow shop fronts are designed to attract attention. During …
Love Cake Boss? Carlo’s Bake Shop– an Easy Visit from NYC (with tasty souvenirs!)
The Cake Boss and Carlo’s Bake Shop: just my neighborhood bakery Carlo’s Bake Shop– yes that bakery, the one featured on the wildly popular reality show, Cake Boss— was once …
Kyoto, Arashiyama, Japan. A trifecta of scenery, sights and shopping.
Made in Japan Souvenirs– the perfect way to remember a perfect day trip to Arashiyama Arashiyama is a mountainous village on the outskirts of Kyoto, and is a perfect day …