Tag: dining
First Solo Trip to NYC: Final Part
The next item on my personal NYC checklist was to visit the Harry Potter store on Broadway. I was glad I decided to walk because I experienced my first snow of winter. Being outside while it’s snowing is one of the only things I enjoy about enduring cold temperatures. However, after 20 minutes of walking, I was thankful to step into a warm building. I wasn’t looking for anything specific but still enjoyed my time browsing. Time was flying by, and I needed to get back to my hotel if I wanted to squeeze in a visit to The Dead Rabbit.
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Jacksonville Restaurant Alert: Mesa
Late last year I finally dined at Mesa, a South Indian-American restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, that I had heard nothing but great things about. I can confidently say Mesa has officially made my top five restaurants in Jacksonville, and I strongly recommend everyone in or visiting the city to add this establishment to the list of must-visits.
2026 Travel Diary: La Ciudad Corazón, Dominican Republic
And, just like that, my 2026 travels have already begun! I ended the first full week of January touching down in beautiful Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, also known as La Ciudad Corazón (the Heartland City).
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Three Must-Do AmaWaterways River Cruises for the Entire Family
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Birthday Weekend
I celebrated my birthday earlier this month with lots of time with family and friends.