Catskills: If You’re Traveling in the North Country Fair… Part 2
The Spirit of the Catskills -Richard Bangs Before arriving at a new place we all carry the luggage of pre-conceptions. There are usually holes in this kit; we’re almost always wrong, at least to some extent, about our notions. My idea of the Catskills came from two very different periods, the live television run [...]
When George Bush was President and other stories from the road
When George W Bush was President of the United States of America, we sometimes intimated that we were Canadian while we were traveling. Anti-American sentiment was high, especially in the Middle East, Northern Africa, and parts of Asia, that it seemed smarter to create a new nationality for ourselves. Traveling while Barak Obama has been [...]
Get Out of the City and into the Swamp
So often when people travel for short trips to a specific city, it is the city they tend to explore and nothing more. They pull out their city maps, with all the hot spots highlighted and listed alphabetically, and plan walking or bus routes to see what they can see. And there’s nothing wrong with [...]
Transformation on the Island of Java
Travel transforms us all the time by rejuvenating us from too much work, exposing us to attitudes and opinions different from our own, stimulating us to dream about how much more we can do to make our lives better, helping us get out of a depressing rut, and even finding a place where we feel [...]
Climbing Mt. Tallac at Lake Tahoe
Planning a visit to Lake Tahoe in the near future? Nothing like a refreshing nine-mile hike from the lake (at 6000 feet above sea level) to the summit of Mt. Tallac, altitude 9700 ft. This hike is one of the most popular in the area and will reward the patient walker with spectacular views. My [...]
The Viceroy, Luxury Hotel and A Gem in Santa Monica
There’s a gem on Ocean Ave, only steps from the beach. As the website says (and we agree): “Find an exceptional luxury hotel in the Viceroy Santa Monica, the finest California beach hotel offering exceptional accommodations & an ideal location.” Our outdoors evening event, held at the Viceroy, was tasty and enjoyable. Chef Justin explained [...]
TOMS Style Your Sole at Avalon Hotel
WeSaidGoTravel is headed to the STYLE YOUR SOLE with TOMS Event at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills. TONIGHT! Thursday, July 19th from 6-9 PM Purchase a pair of TOMS on the day of the event and get them customized by a local artist. And, of course, with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a [...]
One perfect day in Ventura
by Elaine J. Masters www.tripwellness.com www.drivetimeyoga.com Whether it’s a girlfriend’s getaway or a romantic rendezvous, historic Ventura’s got it down. I met my sister there recently. She came in by train from Santa Barbara and I ventured north from San Diego. We arrived within minutes of each other. I love day-trips by train. It’s a [...]
Planning a TOURific Summer
Where are your vacation plans taking you this summer? Disneyland? A national park? Europe? Having a stay-cation to enjoy your own local attractions? This summer I will get to meet people from around the world as they come to Los Angeles! I am a tour guide, and I proudly showcase the history and glamour of [...]
Living Jetset in Santa Monica – Family Style
Santa Monica pier at sunset Written by Mary Anne Been, Jetset Extra School was out, summer was here, and my kids were itching to do something fun. A family-friendly weekend in Santa Monica is exactly what the doctor ordered. Santa Monica is fun in the sun times 10. There [...]
