May 14, 2019 | art, Barcelona, city guides, cocktails, food, gin, shop local, souvenirs, Spain
After a solid week of work, I had Friday to myself to spend a day in Barcelona. I walked about 15 miles while checking out sites in the city, starting with Casa Milà. Designed by famed architect, Antoni Gaudi, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and former private... 
Oct 3, 2016 | art, food, Japan, souvenirs
After a yummy breakfast, complete with fresh croissants and apricot preserves, we headed out to see all the outdoor sculptures. The one at the top is made of rocks from around the world. It features an American-made hot tub in the middle. For an hour each Saturday and... 
Nov 24, 2013 | food, New Zealand, souvenirs
Cronuts are popping up all over New Zealand bakeries. “Cleverly” spelled croinuts (maybe to avoid getting sued), these croissant/donut hybrids had to be tried. We started today at the City Market and I spotted this chocolate version. It was super messy (full...
