Frankly, I can’t believe it took me 23 years to get to Chicago. It’s got art, a hip food scene, great shopping, and a violent criminal history, everything I love in a travel destination! Last weekend I took a three-day trip to Chicago and fell in love with the sprawling, vibrant, artsy city. It retains…Read More
Jazz
Parisian Soiree
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Parisian Soiree at the French Cultural Center. With live French jazz, authentic hors d’oeuvres, and flute after flute of champagne, it felt like being back in my favorite city. Plus the dress code was black tie, and you know I can’t resist that. The center is housed in…Read More
New Orleans by Night
If possible, New Orleans is an even more vibrant city at night than during the day. Live jazz pours out of every bar and restaurant on Frenchman street, and the tourists crowd onto Bourbon street for a taste of the raunchy nightlife. Having been to the red light district in Amsterdam, I wasn’t too scandalized…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
Last week I took a trip to New Orleans to round off my summer travel. It was an incredibly fun trip, full of good food, good music, and good company. I’ll post about my adventures next week but here’s a preview. From left to right: 1) Beignets at Cafe du Monde (SO much better than donuts). 2) St. Louis…Read More