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Monthly Archives: September 2013

Pio Pio: A Preview of Peru

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Kristin
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After searching for a late-night option for our post-theater dinner, we decided that we couldn’t resist a sneak preview of Peruvian food.   Enter Pio Pio, a trendy Peruvian eatery in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.  (What a difference a few blocks … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley, New York?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Kristin
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One of our favorite activities during our trip to New York was visiting the High Line and the Cheslea Market.  Both were overcrowded, but very enjoyable, especially after a satisfying brunch.  The Chelsea Market reminded me a bit of what … Continue reading →

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High Priority New York City Tourism Sights & Experiences

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Ryan
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On our trip to New York City, we purposefully wanted to plan a “non-touristy” itinerary.  We specifically chose a location away from Times Square, and searched for unique and local eateries for our meals.  However, we ultimately realized it would … Continue reading →

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City Overview: New York City, New York, United States

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Kristin

We just returned from a long weekend in New York City!  I don’t feel qualified to write a city overview on New York since we barely scratched the surface, but this will be have to work as a suitable overview … Continue reading →

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  • ►2019 (2)
    • ►April(2)
      • Superbloom in Kern County
      • Yellowstone National Park: Rough Itinerary and Pre-trip Planning
  • ►2018 (1)
    • ►January(1)
      • Kauai Sheraton - Hotel Overview
  • ►2017 (3)
    • ►September(1)
      • Wine Tasting in Carmel: Is the Wine Passport a good deal?
    • ►August(2)
      • Fall 2017 Travel Plans
      • Hawaii Here We Come (again)!
  • ►2015 (9)
    • ►November(2)
      • Full Moon Walk - Logistics and Pictures
      • Sheraton Iguazú - Parque Nacional Iguazú, Argentina
    • ►October(1)
      • Next stop, Argentina!
    • ►September(2)
      • Granbell Shinjuku Hotel - Tokyo, Japan
      • City Overview: Tokyo, Japan
    • ►August(2)
      • Building a House in Mexico
      • Asia Impromptu: Japan in a Month
    • ►July(2)
      • South America Round 2: Argentina!
      • Guide to the Top-Down Narrows in Zion National Park for First Time Backpackers
  • ►2014 (3)
    • ►October(1)
      • Swiss Rail Pass Evaluation: Extensive Benefits Justify Price
    • ►July(1)
      • My Turkish Bath Experience
    • ►January(1)
      • Last-Minute Getaway: North of the Border
  • ►2013 (31)
    • ►November(1)
      • Hotel Review: Second Home Peru B&B, Lima, Peru
    • ►October(3)
      • Cooking in Cusco
      • City Overview: Ollantaytambo, Peru, South America
      • Hasta Luego, Peru!
    • ►September(4)
      • Pio Pio: A Preview of Peru
      • Napa Valley, New York?
      • High Priority New York City Tourism Sights & Experiences
      • City Overview: New York City, New York, United States
    • ►August(3)
      • May Lake: A Truly Enjoyable Hike
      • When in Rome....Where to Stay?
      • Venice in November - Acqua Alta Risk?
    • ►July(3)
      • Planning a Machu Picchu Day Trip from Ollantaytambo
      • One Week in Peru: itinerary overview
      • Weekend Getaway: Wine Tasting in Paso Robles
    • ►June(1)
      • Peruvian Cuisine: Thrillingly Different
    • ►April(1)
      • Memories from Santorini
    • ►March(3)
      • Cruising in Exotic Waters
      • Act Like A Local: Rent an Apartment in Paris
      • Travel Trends from Frommer
    • ►February(3)
      • Around the World in One Day: LA Times Travel Show 2013
      • Food Run-Down: Cinque Terre, Italy 2009
      • Food Run-Down: Venice, Italy 2009
    • ►January(9)
      • My London To-Do List
      • 7 London Experiences for a Return Visit
      • 7 London Experiences for a First-Time Visit
      • LAX to London on Air New Zealand's Sky Couch
      • From There to Here
      • Navigating Heathrow's Transit Options
      • Indian Food in Central London
      • Exploring London Through a Historical Lens
      • Travel in the New Year
  • ►2012 (72)
    • ►December(12)
      • West End Shows: Discounts, Seats, and Dinner
      • Observing History in Action: A Visit to Parliament in London
      • Christmas in November
      • Markets in London
      • Day Trip to Brussels from London: Too Ambitious?
      • Bath - Escape from London
      • Insights on a Last Minute Plan to Observe Changing of the Guard
      • Afternoon Tea in London
      • The Park Lane Hotel - London, England, United Kingdom
      • Affordable Transit & Sightseeing in London: National Rail's 2FOR1 with Travelcard
      • City Overview: London, England, United Kingdom
      • We're Back: London in Pictures
    • ►November(14)
      • Writing Away: Wrapping it Up
      • Writing Away: Stepping Outside the Box
      • The Westin Palace - Madrid, Spain
      • Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol - Granada, Spain
      • Hotel Amadeus - Sevilla, Spain
      • W Hotel - Barcelona, Spain
      • Orange 3 House - Lisbon, Portugal
      • Orejas y Fútbol
      • The Best Things in Madrid are Free
      • City Overview: Madrid, Spain
      • A Few Hours in Brussels
      • London Hotel Pre-Trip Worries
      • Alhambra by Day
      • Day Trip to Nerja from Granada
    • ►October(15)
      • Alhambra by Night
      • City Overview: Granada, Spain
      • Traveling on RENFE Through Spain
      • London: The Extremely Detailed Itinerary
      • Mudéjar Elegance at Sevilla's Alcázar
      • Experiencing Flamenco in Sevilla
      • Experiencing Sevilla's Bullfighting Tradition Without the Violence
      • City Overview: Sevilla, Spain
      • Writing Away: The Basics
      • Discovering Pintxos
      • iPhone Offline Map Caching: The Perfect International Travel Companion
      • Barcelona - Deciding to Relax
      • Sagrada Família: Don't Miss the Interior!
      • City Overview: Barcelona, Spain
      • Flying Discount Air Carrier Vueling in Europe
    • ►September(7)
      • Portuguese Fado in Lisbon
      • Missing the Food in Lisbon (Part II)
      • Portugese Castles, Both Old & New, in Sintra
      • Missing the Food in Lisbon (Part I)
      • Lisboa Card: Worth the money?
      • City Overview: Lisbon, Portugal
      • ...And We're Back!
    • ►August(4)
      • We're Off!
      • Drinking with a View
      • Alhambra: Morning, Afternoon, and Night!
      • Portugal and Spain: How we are spending our time
    • ►July(12)
      • Kayaking in Morro Bay
      • California Central Coast: A Relaxing Weekend Getaway
      • 2009 Europe Scrapbook: Colors and Creations
      • Relaxing at Our Casual B&B Wine Bar in Montepulciano, Tuscany
      • Looking Forward to the Food in Lisbon
      • Possible Lisbon Side Trip: Sintra
      • Wine Tasting in Santa Ynez - A (Digital) Scrapbook View
      • Direct Online Booking of RENFE Spain Train Tickets
      • Techniques for Choosing a Hotel: Granada
      • A Few Favorites in Solvang, California
      • Independence Day Fireworks in Solvang, California
      • Strategy for Booking Airline Tickets to Europe
    • ►June(8)
      • First Complete Scrapbook
      • Little Denmark
      • Where's my passport stamp?: How the Schengen Agreement complicates passport stamp collection in Europe
      • Hotel Casa 1800: Sevilla and Granada
      • Le Cantine - Taste and Learn!
      • London: And We're Booked!
      • Where to Stay in Lisbon?
      • Starwood Hotels in Barcelona
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