• Charleston, SC,  Cocktails,  Food,  foodie,  Travel,  Wine

    8 Must Try Restaurants in Charleston, SC

    Updated: 5 September 2019.  Charleston just never disappoints!  I keep coming here, and I find new places to eat, great places to shop, and we always thoroughly enjoy our time.  This trip we had an additional party – the sweetest little 3 week old. 🙂  In addition to the great restaurants I listed from last year’s trip, I’ve added a few additional spots in blue.  Enjoy!   Here are my foodie highlights: 1.  Started off at Vintage for drinks and a light meal on North King.  We ended up getting a cheese and charcuterie plate along with a couple French 75s.  I’m a self-proclaimed French 75 expert, and these did…

  • Cocktails,  Food,  foodie,  New Orleans,  Travel

    Tips for Visiting New Orleans

    New Orleans: If you haven’t visited this vibrant city, then I urge you to book your tickets now.   It’s a colorful city that prides itself around its people, its music, and its food.  On my couple visits, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing just a small piece of this culturally beautiful city.  I certainly have much more to explore and taste, but here are a few recommendations for your next trip: Cafe du Monde – This is a NOLA staple, and it’s delicious, so make sure to stop here and eat some beignets.  For those that aren’t familiar with these delicious goodies, they are deep fried pastries covered in…

  • Technology,  Travel

    How to Create Your Travel Tech Go Bag

    No matter if you are a frequent traveler or someone who travels once in a while, I’m sure you’ve had that moment when you realize you forgot a charger, and you scramble to pay for an over-priced one at the airport.  Since I’m always on the go, I have put together my travel tech essentials go bag.  It’s portable, it’s always ready, and it has everything I need for all my tech devices. First STEP:  Get a small pouch.  It’s totally up to you, but keep it small, because the whole point of it is to be portable so you can put in your purse or book bag.  Use an…

  • Cocktails,  Food,  foodie,  San Antonio,  Travel,  Wine

    San Antonio, Texas: Food, Fun, and Fiesta!

    Before I moved to San Antonio, I had no idea what a fabulous city this was.  It’s the 7th largest city in the U.S., but it doesn’t feel overwhelmingly large.  The city has so much culture and history, and the architecture is certainly a reflection of it.  It has everything a big city has to offer, but it feels comfortable, charming, and uniquely authentic.  The people are warm and friendly, and the food scene is LEGIT!  If you come and visit San Antonio, go beyond the Riverwalk.  Although I am always in awe of the beauty of the Riverwalk, there’s so much more to see and do.  This city is…