The Ultimate Rosewood Little Dix Bay Perk: Free Beach Drops & Snorkeling Around Virgin Gorda

The Ultimate Rosewood Little Dix Bay Perk: Free Beach Drops & Snorkeling Around Virgin Gorda

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One of the most amazing perks that you get while staying at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, are complimentary beach drops around the island. This is a great (and free!) way to explore Virgin Gorda, and it’s definitely worth checking out. They also offer complimentary daily snorkeling trips around the island, which is another great way to see other parts of the island, including The Baths! The resort is quite flexible when it comes to…

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Where To Eat On Virgin Gorda: Hog Heaven Serves Up The Best BBQ And Views

Where To Eat On Virgin Gorda: Hog Heaven Serves Up The Best BBQ And Views

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If you’re looking for some epic views, as well as epic BBQ on Virgin Gorda, BVI, look no further than Hog Heaven, right smack in the middle of the island, and close to the highest peak around. We enjoyed dinner here in early June, 2025 after hearing some rave reviews. Hog Heaven is an understated space that looks like a typical local restaurant from the side of the road. It’s a huge space though, with lots of outdoor seating, as…

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Sailing The BVI In Style: Why Bowline Yachts Is The Best Day Sail From Virgin Gorda

Sailing The BVI In Style: Why Bowline Yachts Is The Best Day Sail From Virgin Gorda

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While staying in the British Virgin Islands, I knew I wanted to treat the family to a full day sailing around the islands. We had a similar outing in Malta, and it was easily one of the best days of that trip. Rosewood Little Dix Bay recommends two different outfits for a day sail, one being a catamaran (which you see all over the place down here), and one is a truly legit sailboat. I had originally attempted to book…

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Behind The Doors Of EL Ideas: Chicago’s Secret Dining Gem For Inventive, Unforgettable Cuisine

Behind The Doors Of EL Ideas: Chicago’s Secret Dining Gem For Inventive, Unforgettable Cuisine

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EL Ideas is the kind of place that you dream about when you book a special, Michelin-starred dinner. It’s located in a hidden, one-way street in the middle of the Douglas Park neighborhood of Chicago, which is mainly industrial; there is only room to seat about 20 people; it’s BYOB, so you won’t be paying marked up prices for booze (and allows the chef to really focus on the food); Chef Foss is there every day, hosting his intimate dinner…

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Discover Doria Pamphilij Gallery: Rome’s Quiet Treasure of Baroque Splendor

Discover Doria Pamphilij Gallery: Rome’s Quiet Treasure of Baroque Splendor

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The Doria Pamphilij Gallery is a bit of an under-the-radar spot for some epic art viewing, but if you want to be impressed with a super fancy villa that’s in really great shape in the heart of Rome, that has literally piles of art adorning every single square inch of every wall, definitely come here. You can easily buy tickets in advance, and I usually recommend doing so, although this gallery is not as busy as most others in Rome,…

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Chicago’s Hottest New Bar? Charis Listening Bar Delivers Funky Beats, Friendly Vibes, and Stellar Cocktails

Chicago’s Hottest New Bar? Charis Listening Bar Delivers Funky Beats, Friendly Vibes, and Stellar Cocktails

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I was so excited to hear that a new, hip, craft cocktail-forward joint was opening in Bridgeport, Chicago, that I had to round up a few friends and check out Charis Listening Bar (pronounced Care-iss) as soon as it was possible to find a free night. After our first evening here, when we shut down the place (at midnight), we went back the next weekend, just to shut it down again. The Bridgeport local owner, Alex Jandernoa, warmly recognized us…

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Moma Restaurant, Rome: A Michelin-Starred Feast For All Five Senses

Moma Restaurant, Rome: A Michelin-Starred Feast For All Five Senses

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On our weekend trip to Rome this past January, 2025, we had very little time to explore tons of restaurants, but for one of the nights, I chose one-Michelin-starred Moma for dinner, mainly because it was a few blocks from our hotel in Piazza Barberini. We loved Moma for it’s very solid prix fixe menu with lovely wine pairings and impeccable service. Absolutely nothing was bad here, and we were constantly “ooohhh-ing” and “aaahh-ing” at the beautifully plated food. We…

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Why The Galleria Borghese Deserves A Spot In Your Rome Itinerary – And How To Plan It Right

Why The Galleria Borghese Deserves A Spot In Your Rome Itinerary – And How To Plan It Right

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The Galleria Borghese in Rome is a must-visit museum when you are staying in the Eternal City. It’s chock full of incredible sculptures and paintings, and the grounds surrounding the museum (the Villa Borghese) are beautiful, and worthy of an extended stroll. You absolutely must buy tickets in advance to the Galleria Borghese. They do not allow walk-ins at all, and tickets are strictly timed, and there is never a line to wait in. You have only two hours to…

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Smyth Chicago: The Best Michelin-Starred Fine Dining in the City

Smyth Chicago: The Best Michelin-Starred Fine Dining in the City

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Let me just start this post by saying, WOW! My husband and I came to Smyth for a special anniversary dinner in February, 2025, and it vastly exceeded all, very high, expectations. This three-star Michelin eatery honestly deserves four stars, not only for their impeccable food, but also the over-the-top service. Everything you would expect from a three-star experience is here, along with amazing extra touches throughout the evening, with so many extra special gifts, you feel like a celebrity…

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Exploring the Charm of Musee D’Orsay in Paris: The Epicenter of Impressionist Art

Exploring the Charm of Musee D’Orsay in Paris: The Epicenter of Impressionist Art

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On our recent art-and-food-of-Paris extravaganza trip in November of 2024, we, of course, visited the Musee D’Orsay. I hadn’t been here in about 15 years, and I was excited to return because the museum itself has changed quite a bit, and I feel like it’s actually got a lot more art going on here than it did back then. My main memories were basically just of the building itself, which is stunning, so it was fun to check out a…

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