Tag: dining
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What I ate in FRANCE | A Food Journal
France is famous for many things: art, architecture, culture, fashion, and food- just to name a few. Since I first started visiting this country almost fifteen years ago; I had done a lot, seen a lot, and ate a lot. Each region has its own specialties of wines, cheeses, and local dishes; and eating your…
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The Magnificent City of Madrid | Discovering Spain
Creating an itinerary for Madrid was quite challenging for me, and I am a seasoned traveler with 50 countries under my jet setting seatbelt. I was in Madrid for a week, and wanted to fill it with the city’s history, art, culture, and its remarkable dining. I believe that I did a ‘pat on the…
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Beautiful Old Town Budva | Exploring Montenegro
While I was exploring Montenegro, I was fortunate enough to spend time in the enchanting town of Budva. I was staying in the capital city of Kotor, and I made it a point to visit Budva. It is a magical seaside town in Montenegro that is bursting with a relaxing atmosphere, charm, and a fascinating…
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Route 66 via Arizona | America Road Tripping
Road Tripping along America’s Mother Road- Route 66, or along Interstate 40, has been an adventure for me in the last two decades. At times it was a quick drive where I stopped for sleep, a meal and gas. While there were other trips that I took my time and stopped off at the Grand…
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Cruising Up the Nile – From Aswan to Luxor, Egypt
If you are looking to cruise the Nile River in Egypt from Aswan to Luxor, I highly recommend the experience. Deciding on a boat cruise aboard a mid-size luxury liner is an extraordinary way to see the riverways of Egypt, as well as many of the important temples in Upper Egypt. After doing a little…
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The Magnificent Mastro’s Ocean Club | Las Vegas, Nevada
Have you ever walked into the Shops at Crystals located on the Las Vegas Strip, saw the brown wooden cage like restaurant, and thought “I want to eat in there”? I have many times, but just never got around to doing it until several nights ago. My friend decided to have a small birthday dinner…
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Meracado de San Miguel – A Gastronomic Affair
Here is where I had a gastronomic affair with many tapas. Many, many tapas! One of the highlights of traveling to Madrid is noshing your way through the Mercado de San Miguel. It is an enticing market where one can taste the different flavors of Spain under one roof. Stepping into this tapas market can…
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Hunt & Gather Restaurant in Torrey, Utah | A Perfect Place to Gather
Who would have guessed that along State Route 24 in the small town of Torrey, which is the gateway to Capitol Reef National Park, there would be a delightful dining establishment named ‘Hunt & Gather’. My friend and I were on a two week road trip, and passing through Capitol Reef for a day. In…
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5th & Wine – The Coolest Wine Bar in Great Falls, Montana
My friend and I were about half way through our two week road trip, and landed in Great Falls, Montana. We we were in this city for just one night, and both my friend and wanted to enjoy an upscale dining experience in Great Falls. We found that 5th & Wine was the city’s finest.…
Trixie Navarre 