Category Archives: Travel

Taste of DC Day 2: A Culinary Surprise and a Wicked Waffle

Taste of DC Day 2: A Culinary Surprise and a Wicked Waffle

by: Victoria Harris (@Chef_Vicky) Last weekend, I attended the Taste of DC, a two-day cultural and culinary adventure set over five blocks on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The event featured over 70 food vendors, a beer garden, contests, games and culinary demos on the main stage. I spent much of the first day exploring the twenty-twoContinue Reading

Kayaking in New York City

Kayaking in New York City

Kayaking at Pier 96 in New York City Whenever I tell a friend that I’m going kayaking, I always get mixed reactions like: “Where?!” “OMG! You finally took a vacation?!” “On the Hudson? How far Upstate are you?” It fills me with delight when I get to tell them that I haven’t left the city.Continue Reading

Four Seasons’ Retreat for Travel Writers is a Clever Way to Generate Content [Updated]

Four Seasons’ Retreat for Travel Writers is a Clever Way to Generate Content [Updated]

Updated 10/18/13: After last month’s successful kickoff to their immersive writer’s retreat experience, the Four Seasons has decided to open up the program to any visitor who is staying at their Papagayo resort in Costa Rica. They’ve even made a few changes to make the program more accessible to guests, including dropping the $500 registrationContinue Reading

Whale Watching Experience Near New York City

Whale Watching Experience Near New York City

For as long as I can remember I’ve always been fascinated by aquatic life and the mysteries of the ocean. Early on, that interest was fed with NatGeo specials, Shark Week marathons and trips to the local aquarium. But now that I’m older, and decidedly more adventurous, I’ve begun to look for experiences that allowContinue Reading

Eat in Harlem: 12 Outdoor Dining Spots I Love

Eat in Harlem: 12 Outdoor Dining Spots I Love

There are a ton of great places you can eat in New York, but the experience of dining al fresco in Harlem is unrivaled. Not only is my neighborhood drenched with history, it also has the most culturally diverse crowds and a great mix of culinary staples that can satisfy almost any appetite. So ifContinue Reading