Before you read ahead, here are the highlights: nami tsyonami, Harumi Sushi, Valley Bar, and Camelback Mountain via Cholla Trail. If you do nothing else, go to/eat/do those. Where I Stayed I stayed in a casita, a transformed garage, in a home and street that was very much Beverly Hills. It’s a 1920s Tudor style home owned by Fawn, a photographer, whom I spoke to … Continue reading Phoenix (and Scottsdale) City Guide
We went on another Viking River Cruise! This year, we went during summer so we were able to extend our trip a couple of days to explore Amsterdam. I wanted to see their famous canals, museums, and the Anne Frank House. Where I Stayed Instead of shelling out $600 each for the 2-day extension in Amsterdam through Viking, I decided to book my own accommodations. … Continue reading Amsterdam City Guide
Where I Stayed I stayed west of town, by Harvard Business School and across the river from Harvard Square. The AirBnb was a large room with an AC unit in a duplex-esque home. There was even parking, which is supposedly rare. I got plenty of privacy for rest and relaxation. Where I Ate Tatte Bakery Although it was hot and humid, I was starving … Continue reading Boston City Guide
I went to Tucson a couple years ago and loved it. Actually, I just love all of Arizona. I’ve always had the best time meeting cool strangers there. My favorite (between Tucson and Phoenix, Sedona, and Flagstaff) is Tucson for the hip but gritty vibe and nature, especially the saguaros everywhere! Where I Stayed AirBnb – I loved the place I stayed at in 2017 … Continue reading Tucson City Guide
Where I Stayed The Airbnb in the Bywater was a room in an old shot gun-style house. All the other rooms were rented out to other young tourists. The bathrooms were huge and clean, which was a major plus! They also had bikes to borrow for free! The Bywater is supposedly the “up-and-coming” area in town, but it’s very questionable. There’s a lot that needs to be … Continue reading New Orleans City Guide
Last Thanksgiving, I scratched an itch and took my first solo trip to NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. Why Nashville? Wells Adams from “The Bachelorette” made it cool. My girlfriends and I considered it (and New Orleans) for a girls’ trip that never transpired. Nashville is part of the New South, a little liberal pocket much like my home for 6 years, Asheville, and famous Southern hospitality. I … Continue reading Nashville Guide: My Favorite City
Julie in the World 