I've been to Las Vegas a handful of times for conferences and weekend trips. I don't gamble, but I'd do some other Vegas-y things -- graze the buffets, go to shows and nightclubs, and lounge around the pool. With the exception of the pools (I love the city's extravagant pools), I was never a big fan of the touristy Las Vegas Strip. On my recent campaign volunteer trip, I got to see a whole ...
A Winter Wonderland in Silicon Valley
Winter is my favorite time of year and I always look forward to local festivals and events featuring colorful holiday displays. Last week I got to check out a new event here in the Bay Area, WinterFest at California's Great America. On November 25, the Silicon Valley theme park was transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday activities and events, live music and performances, Santa ...
Where to Eat & Drink in Pittsburgh
I never really thought of Pittsburgh as a food city. I knew the city was home to Heinz Ketchup and Primanti Bros., hawker of a bazillion calorie French fry stuffed-sandwich. Lots of people love them, but they aren't really my thing. On my recent trip to Pittsburgh, I was excited to find the city has lots of new and interesting culinary adventures popping up including some food and restaurant ...
A High Tech Gift For Wine Lovers
Stop into any little restaurant or cafe in Italy, and you'll probably see one of these... A commercial wine dispensing system offering more than a dozen bottles of wine fresh on tap. Want just a sip? Or a whole glass. No problem. Don't know which wine to pick? Have a little of each. For indecisive personalities and buffet-loving grazers like me, this was a dream! When we discovered these ...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Travelers & Foodies
Looking for the perfect gift for your travel and food-loving family and friends? This might help! Over the last several weeks, I’ve been working to pull together my recommendations for gifts for the travelers and foodies on your list. Some of the items here are items I own and use, and others are on my own personal wish list. I also added current sales and coupon codes, when available. I'll be ...
Spilling A Best Kept Secret: Unique Things to Do in Pittsburgh, PA
I had just landed in Pittsburgh. Two guys behind me were talking about how long it was taking everyone to get off the plane. Guy #1 (from Phoenix on his first trip to the city for work, as I had gathered from eavesdropping) said, "I guess they don't really want to go to Pittsburgh." Guy #2, (local) laughs. "Seriously, Pittsburgh is a great place. There's a lot happening here, it's our ...
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