I expected to find San Francisco simply beautiful. I had no doubt that the PCH and especially Big Sur would take my breath away. I also had no doubt that that infamous spot on Highway 5 would take my breath away in a whole different manner (hold your breath and drive real fast past Harris Ranch).But… Read more
There are three things I find very hard to pass up. 1. An almond croissant, 2… Read more
Last night I got a burst of energy and I was up for hours cleaning, arranging flowers and straightening things up for my next guests. While I miss my dear friend and roommate who moved to Vermont a few weeks ago, her empty room has coincided with the high season around here at Hotel Hayward. Or… Read more
Beirut is a city that is always in transition. Even though I hadn’t been gone for a full year, on my latest trip, I already noticed a number of differences. Some of my regular hangouts had shuttered their windows and closed up shop. In fact the whole nightlife part of town had shifted about a mile… Read more
On the day I was supposed to fly back to Los Angeles from Atlanta, I received an unpleasant phone call in the wee hours of the morning. In a sleepy haze, I heard an airline agent explain that my flight had been canceled and if I wanted to make it home, i had to be at… Read more
I can’t believe its been nearly nine years since I lived in Seattle. I was really only a part time resident as I was there for only a few months and usually only from Monday through Friday for a work project. Because I normally headed home to Los Angeles for the weekend and during the week… Read more
Only two things would make me excited about going from this:……to this:1. My love for travel2. My love for CapoeiraThis weekend I’m giving up a beautiful sunny weekend at home in LA to jump on a plane to rainy Seattle. But its all good! Seattle is like London for me – you just expect it to… Read more
As a general rule, I believe its best to look forward and focus on creating the future you want to live. There are times, however, when you do need to reflect on where you’ve been. It’s never healthy to dwell in the past, but glancing back to either remember the good times or to learn from… Read more
I have slept in 5-star hotels, in $6.00 a night beach huts, on the roof of a dive boat, in tents and on one ill-planned trip to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, I slept in the back of a car. But after years on the road, I can finally say that I have reached a new… Read more
In last Thursday’s post, I began my interview with Natalie Compagno, co-owner of Los Angeles’ Travelers bookcase, a book store dedicated to all things travel. Naturally a place I love!Below is the second half of our interview where I ask her more questions about her personal travels.Natalie Compagno, owner of a Traveler’s BookcaseNH: Now, a few questions… Read more