Who doesn’t love to eat when they travel to a new city? Over the years, we have had the opportunity to try numerous food tours around the country. Since the last blog I wrote on the subject in 2017, the tours we have been on have upped their game. It’s not an understatement when they…
Have you ever considered an e-bike tour? When I saw a social media post for the Shenandoah Valley Winery Tour with Burg E-Bike Tours, I knew it would be a fun place to take my first e-bike ride. I had never ridden an electric bike, so what better place to start than Shenandoah County on…
Have you heard of the Finger Lakes Region in New York? It’s home to 11 lakes varying in size, with Seneca Lake the largest by volume, Cayuga Lake the longest, and Canadice Lake the smallest. It’s an area I have wanted to explore for a while, and a two-night stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor…
If you are looking for a delicious getaway, look no further than Charleston, South Carolina. It’s a fabulous place for food lovers to explore and learn about the global influences on many popular dishes. The city checks all the boxes for a girls’ trip, with Southern cuisine, history, colorful buildings, shopping, and relaxing spots to…
When you think of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, you probably imagine it’s all about the well-known Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address. And rightly so, as Gettysburg National Military Park sees over one million visitors a year. Tours have blossomed in the area, expanding access to historical sites by car, foot, bike, segway, and horseback. But…
Have you ever considered taking a cooking class while on vacation? While making a meal with the locals in a picturesque town in Italy is still on my bucket list, I hadn’t really thought about it when we were planning our November trip to New Orleans. It was hard enough trying to decide where to…
Have you ever planned a road trip just for food? I just did and it was so much fun! After reading stories about the legendary white clam pizza at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Connecticut, I knew I wanted to try it for myself. So when an opportunity to take a short road…
When you visit New Orleans for the first time, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the variety of food choices. With well over 1,000 restaurants, it’s impossible to try all the New Orleans favorites on any given trip or to even know where to start. During our recent 4 day mother/daughter trip, I felt like…
What do oysters, fresh-baked pastries, and biscuits have in common? They are just some of the delicious local flavors elevated to new heights in historic downtown Leesburg, Virginia. Located just over 40 miles west of Washington, DC, Leesburg is filled with a vibrant local restaurant scene, history, and unique shopping opportunities. From early morning to…
Nothing captures the true flavor of a city like its food. Can you really travel to Memphis without eating BBQ, or Key West and not have Key Lime Pie? To me, spending time with a local expert on a food tour is one the best ways to truly learn about the rich cultural heritage of…