Leone’s, Springfield, MA USA

3pm lunch… or was it dinner? After a red eye and a connection to get to Springfield, Massachusetts, I was just happy to be here with a large group of revelers in front of me, celebrating Rachel’s grandmother’s 95th birthday! It was family reunion at its best, with members coming from all over the country. […]

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Sage Bistro, Pasadena, CA USA

I discovered Sage thanks to their partnership with Lettuce Grow, a company URB-E works with. Their fresh and local approach to organic, vegetarian cuisine, had piqued my interest for months, and I was simply waiting for the right moment with the right person to branch out and try their vegetarian club sandwich. Evan, a coworker […]

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Rancho de los Caballeros, Wickenburg, AZ USA 2

Who orders the Grilled Shrimp Club at a Dude Ranch in Northern Arizona? The Angelino that doesn’t believe in ordering a California Club at a Dude Ranch in Northern Arizona, that’s who. Mocked by my family around me, the Grilled Shrimp Club allured me from the menu as we dined outside at the Golf Club […]

InterContinental Hotel, Cartagena de Indias, Bolivar, Colombia

Cartagena couldn’t have been more different than Bogota. And wow was I happy to have landed here for 4 nights. Love Cartagena. Culture, food, cocktails, history, architecture, nightlife, beaches, boats, and so much more. Why had I never been here before? I couldn’t answer that question. But who cares – I was teeming with excitement […]

JW Marriott, Bogota, Colombia

24hrs in Bogota. That’s all the time we needed to get the most out of this city. I had heard differing opinions before visiting, and I have to admit: nearly all of them were accurate, as juxtaposing as they sounded. The JW Marriott was a lovely oasis separated from the bustling city life, which I […]

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Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA USA

My mother chose the destination: Terranea Resort for a weekend staycation getaway. About an hour from our home in Pasadena, Terranea offers an incredible escape from the traffic plagued streets of greater Los Angeles. Mom chose well, and wisely in advance, as during Thanksgiving weekend it seemed all of LA wanted to stay with Terranea. […]

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