Traveling through Japan with my gay travel pal Matt back in 2004 was a blast. During our adventure, he demonstrated his keen instinct for finding the coolest restaurants and coffee shops in what appeared to be sketchy areas but turned out to be glorious gems. Almost like an explorer, he found his way to Tokyo’s…
Using Sand-Off to Remove Sand and Keep it at the Beach Sand-Off, the convenient sand wipe-off mitt, hitched a ride with me during a recent visit to Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Fla. Ever since I could remember, I’ve always enjoyed going to the beach but could never, and still can’t, stand that gritty feeling…
September means the dog days of summer are lingering here in Southwest Florida. Humidity has dropped a little but days are still warm and a little dewy. The great outdoors is calling a little louder and when spending time soaking up the sun, I exercise these tips to keep cool during these dog days.
Wow, Friday was something else! I’m here in Vancouver for Travel Blog Exchange (#TBEX) and arrived at my hotel around 1 a.m. Friday morning. This post will be brief but wanted to quickly share three highlights of the day. Each of these warrants their own posts and will be posted soon. Canoeing Ten other TBEX…
I’m the first to admit and laugh at my mistakes, especially when they are totally ridiculous so feel free to giggle with this little act of stupidity. Not too long ago, I thought it would be a good idea to take my cat Sunny for a ride in the car. The Steam Team of Austin,…
Summer’s around the corner and my fellow Floridians will soon being planning their vacations. A good number of us actually vacation within our home state because after all, it is the vacation capital of the world! There are many resources for locating Florida hotels and RoomStays.com, my new friends supporting my travel habit, is one…
I’ve been nonchalant about taking care of my skin but since I turned 40 this year, I know I need a little help in defying Mother Nature. Over the past few years though, I have used eye creams to tighten those little lines and reduce the tired look when I’ve been short on sleep. Products…
Ever feel as though you’re chugging through molasses? You know, you have plans to be somewhere but every possible force prevents you from getting there and everything seems to go wrong? Friday was one of those days and it started with dropping my cat off for her annual vaccinations and checkup in the morning. The…
One of the coolest gifts I’ve ever received was a picnic basket and I say it’s one of the best gifts because it embodies the traditional road tripping traveler. (Thank you Mom & Dad!) Who doesn’t like stopping during a long journey to take a break and enjoy your favorite road tripping foods? Everyone doesn’t…
The 12th Annual Sarasota Film Festival kicked off tonight and I thought the red carpet was a little lackluster. Actor Kevin Kline, who stars in The Extra Man, which was the event’s opening night film, walked the carpet, arriving in a huge Rolls-Royce around 6:45 p.m., 15 minutes before the screening. Directors, Shari Springer Berman…
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