August 18, 2024
What can I say about this dynamite cake from Vegan Treats, vegan OG bakery in Bethlehem, PA?! It was a huge hit at my parents’ house. Time-tested delciiousness! Dad proud of his cake I also picked up a mini Lemon Meringue tart because they have such a wide selection of Read more…
August 17, 2024
On my way to New York, I wanted to stop by Bethlehem for a vegan cake for my Dad’s belated birthday. So, arriving famished, I headed straight to Bed Head Vegan Brunch House for a substantial vegan breakfast. So many choices! But I opted for the Chik’n & Waffles because Read more…
August 15, 2024
Back inside the same exact 4-day trip I did last week! Famished, I ordered from FreshFin Poké straight away. The Sweet Avo bowl was really delicious–it was avocado, roasted tofu, sweet potato, edamame, kale, carrot, cilantro, red onion, crispy onion, sriracha aioli, and a sesame ginger dressing. A walk downtown Read more…
August 14, 2024
Since I had a rental car, I decided I would brave downtown despite all the hullabaloo being made about Trump speaking in town. So I hit up Green Sage Cafe for an easy option. It was good but the whole dish seemed a bit… sparse. There was bread to bread Read more…
The summer is moving fast as I traverse about the country. Thai food at some place I don’t recall… It was pretty darn good. But this was the star attraction… the mango and sticky rice with gold leaf garnish. It was absolutely perfect. Mornings at the airport mean I catch Read more…
August 8, 2024
When I saw this place existed in Madison, Wisconsin, I knew I would have to Uber over and see. A Hollywood horror prop shop open to the public? Why yes, that sounds like a wonderful way to spend some time during my layover. I was greeted with enthusiasm and tales Read more…
August 7, 2024
These doughnuts… they might be the best I’ve ever had. I know, I know, that’s a bold statement. But here is a bunch of random reasons why sparked by their images. The flavors! A wet mango glaze with Tajin seasoning?! My tastebuds rejoice. Cheerwine, which I had never heard of Read more…
August 2, 2024
Though I visiting White Sands National Monument a few years back, today’s weather would create a very different experience. The desert storms darken the sands and sky, creating dramatic landscapes. Also because of the weather, I was isolated. The usual park goer’s with their sand sleds and disks were far Read more…
When I saw that this active military base in New Mexico’s desert welcomes visitors to their museum, I knew I would be checking out the “Birthplace of America’s Missile and Space Activity.” Conducting more than 3,000 missile tests annually, the facility often closes roads to the nearby White Sands National Monument. On Read more…
Once I settled in at the City of Rocks State Park campground, an unsettled sky darkened the distance. Thunderstorms with bolts that illuminated and crackled beautifully but worried me. I sat them out in the tent wondering if the tent was a careless place to hang out in a thunderstorm. Read more…
Wanting solitude and wanting stars, I took a couple of flights to reach the City of Rocks State Park campground in New Mexico, not to be mistaken with the City of Rocks in Idaho–which I plan to visit later in the month. In one of my most favorite states, this Read more…
I had never been to El Paso, Texas. This in itself was a reason to head there on my day off. In my head it was a quiet little border town, steeped in the rich combination of two cultures. The latter was true, but the “quiet and little” not so. Read more…
July 26, 2024
As we headed back to DC, we stopped at the gritty Tip Top Motel in Maryland for some heart shaped tub magic. Of course, some pictures. The best photoshoots are when I have an image in my head and then it happens…
July 17, 2024
A day off would have me returning to Great Falls Park–a stop I attempted to make while on-call. I unfortunately could not enter the park because there was no cell service. This time, I had no responsibilities but to see and capture beauty with my camera. And in this capacity, Read more…
July 15, 2024
More readily available than vegan soft serve are fruity smoothie bowls! They’re cold and soft like ice cream and the available toppings are plentiful. In this intense heat I have been seeking them out for that frozen treat satisfaction… Here are a couple of the concoctions I have used to Read more…
July 14, 2024
I am always excite to fly to Florida–for palm trees and proximity to the beach. But here in Tallahassee, the beach would not be an option. But there was plenty to fill my time during my stay. Colorful murals all about. I love when the hotel is actually close to Read more…
June 11, 2024
The last night of this 4-day trip would be in Stamford, Connecticut. And I was too beat to explore the area once again! So just a few shots before I catch a flight home to Rochester. Wings & and wings in side the wings The top floor and some *cold* Read more…
June 10, 2024
I think I mentioned that some overnights are better than others. And with about 19 hours in Knoxville, I did what any adventure-seeking soul would do… I rented a car and hot the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which was just 30 minutes away. Before I committed to any time Read more…
June 9, 2024
Some overnights are more exciting than others. But that aligns with the need for rest and decompression! So I did not leave my hotel room during this overnight in Providence, Rhode Island. I ordered Thai to make up for the Thai I attempted back in DC the evening before when Read more…
June 8, 2024
I forgot how much I like Chicago as a city… and its vegan food is plentiful. Starting early, I got a cappuccino as I usually try to do. I made my way to Beacon Donuts, a popular donut joint that is all-vegan though they don’t yell it loudly. And what Read more…
June 7, 2024
This statue… was the first. The first time a cemetery was added to a travel itinerary. 2006. So it has been a while since I saw it, but boy is it just as mesmerizing. Eternal Silence.
For reasons that will be fairly obvious as you scroll through this post, Bohemian National Cemetery was on my list for a bit. This historic cemetery was founded in 1877 “to provide a suitable burial site for persons of Bohemian birth or extraction.” It is one of many beautiful cemeteries Read more…
June 6, 2024
There aren’t many National Parks east of the Mississippi River. We don’t have the magnificent land formations born of the Colorado Plateau. But we got the the Great Lakes. Indiana Dunes National Park is right next to the gorgeous Lake Michigan. It would be my day and night destination as Read more…
