After a good snooze in our Wigwam, we piled into Carpe and continued down the “Mother Road” (or, along the path of what used to be Route 66). Our first stop of the day was Petrified Forest National Park, which is also home to the Painted Desert. We entered the Park from the south off […]
A Little Taste of Route 66: Standin’ on the Corner and Sleeping in a Wigwam
Life is about the journey. Route 66 was all about this. And, although Route 66 no longer exists in its original form, you can still feel its spirit at stops along Interstate 40 in Arizona. First up, Winslow, AZ! True confession: I only wanted to stop here so that I could “stand on a corner […]
The Great American Road Trip: Monument Valley
There is a reason so many movies are filmed in Monument Valley–it is absolutely breathtaking. The sandstone buttes towering over the desert are awe-inspiring. Part of the Navajo Nation Reservation, this is a special place to visit. Where We Stayed Monument Valley has a hotel: The View at Monument Valley. The hotel offers traditional hotel […]
Pit Stop: Bonneville Salt Flats
110 miles west of Salt Lake City, we pulled off Interstate 80 via a rest stop and onto the Bonneville Salt Flats. Thankfully, it was very dry when we visited (middle of the summer), so we had no trouble driving onto the flats and getting out to explore. Our plan was to stay on the […]
On the Road in Rhode Island: The White Horse Tavern
First stop: Newport, Rhode Island and “America’s Oldest Tavern.” The White Horse Tavern was founded in 1673 and now this beautiful historic building houses an upscale restaurant inside. There is a dress code, so make sure to plan ahead. Our children were very welcome, but we worked hard to keep them occupied so as not […]
What my toddler taught me in China
Is traveling to China with a toddler hard? Yes. But not for the reason you think. It was hard because traveling to China is hard. It highlighted our dependence on internet access at all times (even with a VPN access to our usual sources of info–like Google Maps–was spotty). We don’t have a Chinese bank […]
Tea at The Peninsula Hong Kong: Afternoon Tea with Hello Kitty
During my first visit to Hong Kong nine years ago, I walked longingly past the Peninsula Hotel dreaming of the day when I’d have the chance to sit in the lobby and sip on a cup of tea and eat delicate little sandwiches and pastries. This visit to Hong Kong, my dream came true! Unbeknownst […]
Dim Sum Diaries: YUM CHA Hong Kong Central
Dim Sum literally means “touch the heart”. And Yum Cha literally means “drink tea.” Put them together and what do you get? A delectable assortment of parcels of deliciousness comprised of assorted buns, rolls, dumplings all washed down with a piping hot teapot full of the Chinese drink of choice. Add some cute photogenic little […]
Tea at the Taj: Afternoon Tea at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, India
Afternoon tea at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai has been on my bucket list since I fell in love with afternoon tea during my stint as a Londoner. Tea is served in the Sea Lounge with a view of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India. Does it get any more dreamy? This […]
Alice’s Tea House: Beijing, China
Although living in London solidified tea’s prominent place in my life, my love affair with tea actually began during our time in Singapore. And I didn’t start with an English cuppa, but Chinese tea. So, I couldn’t wait to visit the Middle Kingdom and literally try all of the tea in China. I was even […]