At least I don’t have to go thru O’Hare
By Valerie Quintanilla And so it begins… The beauty of reward travel: Denver to Dallas > Dallas to Frankfurt > Frankfurt to Roma Not ideal, but at least I don’t have to fly thru O’Hare. I’ve got quite the...
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New York with Kids: Things to do in Central Park with Kids
There are so many things to do with kids in New York City with a visit to Central Park being just one of them. You could spend a week exploring all of the things to do in Central Park...
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Neighborhood Around Ground Zero is Happening but Still Remembers…
Like the t-shirt says, “I love New York”. I’ve visited the city a number of times for business but my first visit was truly the most memorable; visiting Ground Zero. My husband and I did the official tourist visit...
Read moreHeaded West: A Little Gold, a Little Wine, a Fine Time
By Meredith Bagnulo This summer, my husband and I decided to visit his parents in Lincoln, California (near Sacramento). But instead of flying, we thought a road trip with our kids, ages 6 and 8, would be a most...
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Four MUSTS: Things to do in Charleston
Traveling to most historical sites means one has to prioritize just what sites they are going to visit. I’ve tried to institute a one to two rule for myself when traveling. In other words, one to two sites per...
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Hello Charleston: Recommended Restaurants in Charleston
As I mentioned in my last post, my sister and I offered to take my mom on a trip for her 65th birthday – anywhere she wanted to go. I figured a trip to Italy or France but to...
Read morePass it Forward: Acts of Traveling Kindness
By Elaine N. Schoch I fly a lot, most of the time with a kid in tow. Not this time last time. No one asking for things. No one wanting to share my food or drinks and no one needing...
Read moreCar Seats and Taxis?
By Elaine N. Schoch Ninety years is big mile stone, especially if it’s your grandmother’s birthday. In June my husband’s grandmother is turning 90 so the family is planning a big party to celebrate, as we should. And being...
Read moreRoad Trip Safety: Are You Ready For a Roadside Emergency
The following post originally appeared on CheapOair (offering Cheap airfares where I was asked to write a guest post.) Road Trip Safety: Are You Ready For a Roadside Emergency When I got my first car (a beautiful Ford...
Read moreA Golden Holiday: Olde Golden Christmas Parade
This holiday season has been a different one for me. My daughter is finally old enough to understand Christmas, Santa and enjoy all the festivities the season offers. Thus, in true “Elaine Fashion” I have mapped out all the...
Read moreMornings in New Orleans = Coffee in the French Quarter
Ah, the sweet smells of the French Quarter in the morning…urine and vomit being washed off hot asphalt. We’re back in New Orleans for our annual pilgrimage and I’m in heaven… Minus the “lovely smells”, the French Quarter is...
Read moreThird Stop: Cinque Terre – Hiking anyone?
When I arrived in Monterosso al Mare it was pouring rain. The weather reports said my five days *could* be more of the same. I couldn’t believe my luck. I was cursing myself as I headed out of the...
Read moreCiao, Italy…
By Valerie Quintanilla I had to take a break from my posts because my camera broke in Siena. Luckily it was after the last wine tour so a crazy amount was not lost — and what’s even more lucky:...
Read moreTips on Train Travel in Italy
Traveling by train is so easy and convenient in Europe. I was able to get my five-day, one country flexi pass in mid-August. From the date of activation, the pass can be used for two months. Visit Trenitalia Web...
Read moreFourth Stop: Wine class in Siena!
When I arrived in Siena I was ready to learn. First on the agenda, a wine class! The wine class in Siena I enrolled in was with English-speaking Rebecca from Denmark. In March of last year she opened The...
Read moreSecond Stop: Fair Verona
By Valerie Quintanilla Mission: Explore Valpolicella wine — specifically Amarone I began my Verona experience with a lonely walking tour. I was lost — the hotel’s instructions did not take me to the promised bus stop. I hiked up...
Read moreFirst Stop: Venice
By Val Quintanilla Mission: Rest and recover from my travels to Europe. I’ve been to Venice before, so I planned my first stop here simply because I was so taken by its magic. I didn’t plan any touristy adventures,...
Read moreGreetings from Italy!
By Valerie Quintanilla Buongiorno! I arrived in Venice on Monday evening after a 10 hour flight from Frankfurt, a four hour layover and finally a short trip to Marco Polo Airport. The Flight I don’t know anyone who loves...
Read moreTraveling Solo Saftey Tips
Both the book and the new movie “Eat, Pray, Love” starring Julia Roberts has and will continue to create a lot of interest in traveling solo. While traveling alone may seem terrifying to many – myself included – it’s...
Read moreOff to Italy: Travel Guide, Cinque Terre
Another travel guide from Rick Steves highlighting the Cinque Terre. Travel tips and tricks for the US and abroad
Read moreOff to Italy: Travel Guide, Verona
By Elaine Schoch Seriously, I think Rick Steves and Samantha Brown have the coolest jobs. Here is a short guide to Verona that Rick Steves has posted. Travel tips and tricks for the US and abroad
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Golden City Brewery: The second largest brewery in Golden…
If you’ve been to Golden, Colorado then you have more than likely toured Coors Brewery – or at least seen it – but have you checked out the second largest brewery in Golden? If you haven’t hit Golden City...
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REVIEW: Indian Hot Springs, Idaho Springs
By Elaine Schoch & Shell R. This is a tale of grand hopes that fell short of expectations… Ok, not really because we read the online reviews so our expectations were pretty low. But my friend, Shell R –...
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