Singapore’s Botanical Gardens

Posted in Singapore
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OK, everyone…raise your right hand and repeat after me. “I Promise, when I visit Singapore, that I will visit the Marina Bay Botanical Gardens”. OK good…as you were.  Now you may be saying, I don’t care about a bunch of flowers. I’d much rather (instert activity from the following list)    check out the night clubs,  … Read more

Singapore in Photos: First Impressions…1 Month Later

Posted in Asia| Singapore
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Last month I visited fascinating Singapore for the first time and saw my first (and definitely not my last) Formula 1 race.  It had been nearly 9 months since my last “first time in a new city” experience and I loved the excitement that comes with scouring maps, learning new  subway stops, figuring out conversion rates and finding… Read more

Welcome! Take a Look Around

Posted in Blogging
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So here she is! My brand new website.  What do you think (pause for applause)? A few weeks ago I announced my blog’s 5 year birthday present – a much needed facelift (so L.A., I know), but then she sat quietly all by herself for a few weeks. Why?  Not surprisingly I have a solid list of… Read more

Denver’s Hotel Monaco

Posted in Accommodation| Hotels| USA
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A few weeks back I found myself making a last minute, overnight trip to Denver, Colorado. No business to attend to, no friends or family to see, just an extended layover with plenty of time to head into the city. Since I didn’t have any agenda, I decided to make this quick trip about the hotel… Read more

Out of the Dungeon: At Houston Intercontinental Airport

Posted in Airports| USA
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After a few recent layovers at Houston Intercontinental Airport and I realize I have to give that airport kudos.  Normally if you’re catching a flight on a small regional airline, your find yourself leaving the bright and bustling area of the main terminal and trudging down to the dimly lit, low ceiling’d dungeon of the airport… Read more

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