On Lisa Niver‘s trip to Desert Springs, she discovered a few local hot spots! Don’t miss out on these fun adventures for your own Desert Springs trip. La Quinta Brewery While La Quinta is a new brewery, Scott Stokes, the founder of La Quinta, knows what he is doing. He started in his garage in 2013, but now … Continued
August 2015 News from Lisa & We Said Go Travel: My first trip to #StKitts was fantastic. I loved Restaurant Week. I have six videos to share. Click here to see them all. More about St. Kitts: Arrival at YU lounge, Singing Railroad, History and Treats, beautiful Belle Mont Farm, sunrise, sunset. (photo above is from swimming … Continued
My time in St. Kitts went too quickly. I loved participating in the first ever restaurant week and exploring parts of the island. For our final morning, I woke up to see the sunrise and to catch our early morning flight. Relaxing in the tranquility of the YU Lounge was a relief after the early … Continued
Our third day of adventures during St. Kitts Restaurant Week included historical sites and revelations. We began our day at the Wingfield Estate which was the first sugar cane planation. Recent excavations uncovered more of the rum processing on the estate. I wonder what else is hiding under the ground? The Poinciana is the National Tree … Continued
For our second day in St. Kitts, we were treated to a tour around the island by Scenic Railway. This is the last railway in the West Indies. I was surprised that there was an a capella choir on the train! I loved the views and the entertainment. I would like to go back and … Continued
Red O Restaurant opened last week at 1541 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica and is ready for you! The distinguished and delightful Mexican cuisine by Chef Rick Bayless was outstanding. It was a marvelous meal with stellar service and fantastic friends. You may be familiar with the restaurant’s other locations on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood … Continued
I loved dining at Sāmbār in Culver City. Eating here reminded me of my three months of travel in India–see the 57 videos below from my 130+ hours of travel on the public bus all over the subcontinent. The tastes and smells brought back memories of incredible meals because the food here is authentic and tasty. It … Continued
FROM THE JULY NEWS for We Said Go Travel: Inspiration Writing Contest winners! AND THE WINNERS ARE: First Place Winner: Stephen Fabes, Don’t Look Down in Bolivia Second Place Winner: Christina Mehriary, Marine Eyes in Iraq Third Place Winner: Sheefa Kasar, Fulwa, India Honorable Mentions: Nitya Pandy: Right across the river in Nepal Jamie Williams: Taking the Stairs in the USA Robin Bortner: Beautiful Ugly Rome, … Continued
Yes I did sleep at the Farmer’s Daughter Hotel. I did not get to swim with the ducks but I will go back to do that! I decided to taste the new tempting summer creations at Tart restaurant and Chef Keith does not disappoint. I loved the grilled trout. I highly recommend it but honestly … Continued
I loved celebrating at The Little Door in Santa Monica! The setting is beautiful and relaxing. Sul and the entire team took great care of us. I cannot wait to return and try more wonderful choices. The gluten free chocolate souffle was a real treat at the end of this fantastic meal. We ate: ZUCCHINI … Continued