5 More Gotta Try Local Restaurants in Lexington

Coming to Lexington? We have an incredible variety of locally-owned restaurants in our beautiful city. I shared some of my favorite local restaurants in Lexington earlier. Now I’m back to share more! These five gotta try local restaurants are some of the best restaurants in Lexington, Kentucky. They feature local favorites, BBQ, Italian cuisine with a Kentucky spin, and the best place to eat with a hangover. Winchell’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Winchell’s is unique in that it definitely has...

Your Complete Packing List for Mexico – 2020

You’ve booked your dream vacation to Mexico! Here is your packing list for Mexico. This list includes not only items you must bring but things you should leave at home. This list will work when packing for Mexico beaches and all-inclusive vacations. With its beautiful beaches, rich culture and history, delicious food, and gorgeous weather, Mexico is a perennial favorite with tourists. Its proximity to the US, Canada, and western Europe and reasonable prices make a vacation to Mexico a...

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12 Tips to Have an Amazing All-Inclusive Vacation in Mexico

Are you thinking of booking an all-inclusive trip to Mexico? But not sure what to expect? Read on for 12 tips of things to do before and during your all inclusive Mexico vacation to have an amazing time. All-inclusive beach resorts are available throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, and other tropical destinations. I wasn’t sure I would like an all-inclusive resort but have stayed at a couple of different ones in the Riveria Maya area of Mexico and am now a...

10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Food Tour

  • January 5, 2020
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A food tour is one of my favorite tours to take. You’ll get to try local food, see the sights, and learn about the city all in one tour! It’s also a great way to find restaurants that you may want to return to. 1) Which Food Tour to Book? Many tour operators will offer multiple tours in a city. Think about which area of town most interests you. Would you prefer a tour of the area you are staying...

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12 Foods You Must Try in Naples, Italy

Most people travel with a list of must-see sights. I travel with a list of must-eat foods! One of the many ways Naples won me over was with the food. Here are twelve foods you must try in Naples, Italy. Food in Naples When you think of Italian food what comes to mind? Pizza? Spaghetti? Mozzarella? All specialties of Naples. Food and eating in Naples is a way of life. The region has been blessed with a landscape that produces...

How to Be a Hometown Tourist – Staycation Ideas

There’s no place like home. And local travel is the best way to realize how special your hometown is. Think you’ve done everything there is to do in your city? I bet you haven’t even scratched the surface! I’ve lived in the same place my entire life and am constantly amazed at how many activities there are in my town. Here are tips on how to explore locally and be a hometown tourist. For me, travel is not only about...

La Masseria Farm Tour in Sorrento

Looking for things to do in Sorrento? One of my family’s favorite experiences on our recent trip to Naples and the Amalfi Coast was the farm tour we did at La Masseria Farm near Sorrento. Agriturismo is growing in Italy and this tour is a wonderful example of the win-win it provides to both the farmer and the tourist. This tour is part education, part food, and part history to combine into one of the most enjoyable tours in Sorrento....

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The Truth About Business Travel – The Good, the Bad & The Ugly

Thinking about taking a job that involves traveling? Traveling for work seems glamorous. Days spent flying first class and nights hanging out in clubs and drinking champagne. But business travel is tough. Here is the cold hard truth about traveling for work. I’ve been traveling for work for five years. And I’m always saying that travel is the best and worst part of my job. I generally travel a couple of times a month with most trips being just a...

Sophia Loren art mural in Naples, Italy

10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Naples, Italy

When you think of Naples, Italy do you think of the mafia? Trash in the streets? I’m here to debunk the negative stereotypes you may have about this interesting and complex Italian City. But there are things you need to know before going. Here are ten things you need to know before visiting Naples. Tourism is booming in Naples, with the number of tourists visiting more than doubling since 2010. The success of Elena Ferrante’s My Brillant Friend series of...

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Amalfi Coast Tour – Shared Tours are the Best Tours!

Ah, the Amalfi Coast. Italy offers some truly breathtaking scenery and none more so than the Amalfi Coast. A ride down the twisting, gasp-inducing road that sits high above the coastline is one of the world’s greatest road trips. But what are the best Amalfi Coast tours? I think I may have found it doing a Shared Tour offered in partnership with Rick Steves. The Amalfi Coast Where is the Amalfi Coast? This stunning coastline stretches between the Gulf of...