Welcome back to my New York Holiday Tree Trek Spectacular! So rarely does the smell of fresh pine get to waft through a New York City apartment. Real pine scent that is, not the kind that comes from a can or candle. While it is possible in November and December to buy a tree on…
We’ve all been there. Standing at the souvenir stand and asking yourself, “What do I want to take home with me?” Scanning prices and grumbling at the cost for cheap pieces of plastic. You don’t want to spend all your precious vacation time deciding. So, what exactly makes a “good souvenir”? Here are some questions…
I’m not a fan of the holiday season. But I am a very big fan of trees. There’s something about the fresh smell of pine in your home that just makes you feel all warm and cozy. So at the time of year when society not only encourages but makes it possible, I jump at…
When you’re a newly fledged traveler, you sometimes jump out of the nest and try to fly before your baby wings are fully capable. Although I had been considering a day trip to Paris while I was in London for weeks, I never actually bought a ticket. I didn’t even research how long it would…