The pandemic has me dreaming of the day when I can travel again and reminiscing about past trips. Because I have been thinking a lot about food lately, here is a list of some of my favorite food destinations. These are arranged alphabetically, not ranked in any way, and range from places I've visited only... Continue Reading →
Most memorable travel experiences of 2019
In 2019 I went to several new cities as well as a country and state that had long been on my must-visit list. It is tough to narrow down just a few favorite moments and experiences, but here are a few things I want to remember from this year's travels. Seeing the pyramids of Egypt... Continue Reading →
Whirlwind San Diego
My first trip of 2019 was a conference in San Diego in early January. I had never been to California before, and I knew I would love it even before the plane touched down--I'm a sucker for saltwater and palm trees. I didn't have time to do many non-conference activities, so this is mostly a... Continue Reading →
Nebraska state capitol
The state capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska is a strange building. Built in Art Deco style in the 1920s, it is the tallest building in Lincoln and among the tallest in the state. When I entered on a sunny April day, I found myself in a rather oppressive, dimly-lit, vaulted basement. It reminded me of nothing... Continue Reading →
Most memorable travel experiences of 2018
I didn't do extensive traveling this year, but I was able to go on a couple short trips abroad and some more places much closer to home. Here, in no particular order, are some of my most memorable experiences of the year, many of which are food-related. Dohány Street Synagogue and Jewish Museum, Budapest This... Continue Reading →
Casa Bonita, Denver
Although I recently learned that Casa Bonita originated as an Oklahoma City chain, it is pretty much a Denver landmark now. However, after about 8 cumulative years of living in the Denver area, I had never ventured into the towering, pink-stuccoed building. When an old college friend was in town and suggested dinner there, I... Continue Reading →
Lakeside Amusement Park, Denver
I am not really a fan of amusement parks. The idea of spending a ton of money to wait in line for hours to get on rides that last for seconds doesn't really appeal to me. Also, I'm a big baby with a tendency toward motion sickness, so a lot of rides are off the... Continue Reading →
I want to wake up in a city that doesn’t sleep
I was fortunate enough to attend this year's College Art Association annual meeting in New York. It was a very quick trip, with much of it taken up by work, but there was time to eat plenty of excellent food and see a few sights. My first stop, on Friday afternoon, was MoMA. I'd only been... Continue Reading →
Throwback: Caribbean, January 2005 (part I)
*I have been meaning to transcribe some of my old pre-blog travel journals. This trip, taken 10 years ago this month, seems a good place to start. J's parents took us on our first cruise, which was a totally new experience for us, and we had a great time. This post is adapted from my travel journal.*... Continue Reading →
Chicago
I am in Chicago this week for the College Art Association conference. It's always a pleasure to visit Chicago, which is one of my favorite cities. I love the architecture, the art, and the mixture of old and new. The conference kept me very busy, but I had a bit of time to visit the... Continue Reading →