Category Archives: Travel

From Sin City to Zen City

Posted on March 23, 2014 by venesueca

Ok, I’ll be honest: Vegas is NOT one of my favorite places to visit. From the hordes of tourists gawking upwards at the flashy lights to the hordes of salesmen hawking every variety of show you can think of, Vegas … Continue reading →

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2013 Travels in Review

Posted on March 23, 2014 by venesueca

2013 was a CRAZY year (as evidenced, perhaps, by my incredible lack of contributions to my blog!). Keeping up with a blog is often like keeping up with photo albums–once you’re about 2 vacations or major milestones behind, you think, … Continue reading →

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Pitango Gelato: Sustainable and Spectacular

Posted on January 3, 2013 by venesueca

I never actually set out to find a healthy, sustainable source to feed my sweet tooth, so finding Pitango Gelato was a very happy coincidence. Located in the heart of Fells Point in Baltimore, this little shop makes high-quality gelato that tastes … Continue reading →

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Bond Street Social: American Tapas

Posted on January 3, 2013 by venesueca

Even if you’re not an only child with hang-ups about sharing, you may find it challenging to share such delectable food at this tapas-style restaurant. Bond Street Social provides a party for your taste buds in the heart of Fells Point in … Continue reading →

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Puccini Restaurant

Posted on January 2, 2013 by venesueca

We stayed for one night in Cumberland over the summer, and Puccini Restaurant was recommended to us by the innkeeper at The Bruce House Inn. It proved to have a delicious menu served by friendly staff, and aside from the … Continue reading →

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Cumberland: Modern Haven Meets Quaint Town

Posted on January 2, 2013 by venesueca

I’m sure many of you are reading the title and thinking, “Cumber-where?”… It’s definitely a small town more or less in the middle of nowhere, but it’s a great respite when you’ve been living with family for too long while … Continue reading →

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Great Eats on the East Coast

Posted on January 2, 2013 by venesueca

As part of my series on Great Getaways on the East Coast, I plan to add some brief reviews of notable restaurants I’ve found along the way. Since one of the challenges of traveling is finding good places to eat (and you … Continue reading →

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Dobbin House Tavern

Posted on January 1, 2013 by venesueca

If you want an old-timey dining experience without too much kitsch, this Gettysburg restaurant may be a good choice for you. The Dobbin House Tavern featured delicious gourmet food, excellent service, and a great candlelit atmosphere. It was bustling with … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg: Not Just for Field Trips

Posted on January 1, 2013 by venesueca

If it hadn’t been for a dinner with friends (and admittedly a couple of margaritas), I probably never would have considered visiting Gettysburg, PA. I initially thought that was a town best left to war buffs and school field trips, … Continue reading →

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Great Getaways on the East Coast

Posted on January 1, 2013 by venesueca

Although my go-to destination for long vacations is definitely Europe, sometimes I just have to get away for a few days to recharge the mental batteries. I realize this isn’t an uncommon need, but trying to find something fun, luxurious, … Continue reading →

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