July News: Happy Summer! July has been a time to share stories of freedom in the We Said Go Travel Writing Award and my videos from 2016! At the Conrad Miami, I cooked with Chef Virgile Brandel and made drinks with Stephen Carter. Click here to see all my videos from the hotel, my tennis lesson, and cooking lessons. … Continued
Glennon Doyle Melton shares her messy beautiful life in her book, “Carry On, Warrior.” When she discovered she was pregnant, in her own words she was “a hopeless bulimic, alcoholic, drug addict who was about to become a mother.” She changed her life for her future child and became a warrior for love. There are … Continued
From Jambalaya to Beignets, New Orleans is the place to be when hunger hits! There is a long history of food, influenced by the place’s people and culture; you’ll find French and Spanish flavors mingling with Cajun and Creole. Brunch at LMNO Le Meridien Start your morning right at LMNO with New Orleans-inspired Signature Breakfast entrees such as … Continued
At the end of May, many Americans look forward to a three-day holiday weekend. Memorial Day began as a somber day of remembrance and has evolved for many to a first sign of summer and time for a barbecue. Over one million soldiers gave their lives in service of the United States of America. Many … Continued
As another week comes and goes, let’s take a look at some of the exciting writing contests, events and opportunities out there! WSGT’s new Travel Writing Award July 4, 2016 We’ve been busy promo’ing our new Independence Writing Award! It’s been shared via Johnny Jet’s Contest Round-up, USA Today’s Best Current Travel Contests, and through institutions like the … Continued
The original version of this article called “What’s a European river cruise really like? (part 2)” was first published on Cruiseline. Continuing along the romantic Danube river, Lisa gives us insights from her visits to the European Christmas markets with Viking River Cruises. See part 1 of Lisa’s story here on Cruisline and here on We Said Go Travel. What’s a … Continued
Green beer and funny hats aside, what makes Dublin the place to be on St. Patrick’s? The multitude of traditions, preserved and revered, that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Lisa’s trip in 2015 took her through some of the most Irish faces and places. Tradition of brew masters Ireland stands at 6th place for … Continued
We travel for an abundance of reasons: to discover new cultures, tastes, smells and even ourselves. Exploration challenges us to leave our daily routines behind; as the saying goes: “life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” These days, travel might be considered somewhat a right-of-passage for a young woman, in the US alone an … Continued
My day at the Zoo was fantastic! I was really excited to be invited to touch a hippo as part of the new Los Angeles Zoo Hippo Encounter. I saw seals by the entrance and children everywhere exploring and learning. Our group walked down to where the hippos were having lunch and Jennifer Gruenwald answered … Continued
Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to my We Said Go Travel YouTube Channel! I appreciate all the likes, comments, views and help with my videos! I now have 390,116 views and 793 subscribers. Soon it will be HALF A MILLION! In 2015, I was invited on amazing adventures in Los Angeles and all … Continued