I left my heart in Vietnam.

I left my heart in Vietnam.

I’ve traveled to over 40 countries and Vietnam still tugs at my heart for the number one spot. Aside from the smells, noises and kind, gentle people, here are a few other reasons why I’ll be back to Vietnam… Vietnam/Cambodia … Continue reading 

Portrait of the City as Art

Portrait of the City as Art

It is the rare traveler, who arriving in Chicago, isn’t moved by the city’s sprawling urban landscape of stone, glass and brick buildings. After all, the city is known as the birthplace of the skyscraper. But the city is not … Continue reading 

A Musical Duo is Born – Part Two of a Honduras Adventure

A Musical Duo is Born – Part Two of a Honduras Adventure

I knock on Jack’s cabin door at 6:30pm. I am tired but happy to dine with others. We walk down the main road until we reach Crazy Mango’s. It’s a simple place with a beautiful view of the ocean and a … Continue reading 

Let them eat escargot! – a look inside Le Grand Colbert

Let them eat escargot! – a look inside Le Grand Colbert

Le Grand Colbert may look familiar to you. Maybe you remember it as the backdrop in the film “Something’s Gotta Give” featuring Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson, or maybe it looks familiar because it’s been copied so much. A historic … Continue reading 

“Portugal is the new Spain is the new Italy.” – Interview with a world-class sommelier at Chicago’s Purple Pig

“Portugal is the new Spain is the new Italy.” – Interview with a world-class sommelier at Chicago’s Purple Pig

“Ordering the same played-out cabernet is like buying a size 13 Prada shoe because it’s on sale. You know it doesn’t fit but you buy it because you think it’s right.” These were the first words I heard as I … Continue reading