I flew into Phoenix, Arizona to attend an anime convention as a guest voice actor. It took place downtown at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix (owned by Marriott). But, since I'm also a travel blogger, I spent my free time exploring what I could of the city in the short weekend I was there. To my surprise and glee, I was booked into a ginormous luxury suite on the 30th floor that … [Read more...]
Rome, Italy: City of Antiquity – Photos
You could spend months in Rome, Italy, and never see all its wonders. From gargantuan ancient monuments to winding alleys filled with garlic-scented trattorias. The city bombards you with an array of street vendors and characters, but at the same time, is sophisticated and serene. We spent 3 weeks in Italy during the months of November and December. Our first stop was Rome, … [Read more...]
Budapest, Hungary: City of Splendor in Photos
Our AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube started in Budapest, Hungary. The Hungarian capital glows on the Danube with magnificently grandiose buildings that are golden in the dark. Read other posts from this trip: Poland Travel Photo GalleryAustria Travel Photo GalleryGermany Travel Photo GalleryThe Czech Republic Travel Photo GalleryAMAWaterways Travel Photo … [Read more...]
Downtown Los Angeles: Iconic Landmarks
I always enjoy going to Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) whenever I get the chance. It used to be sort of rough, but in the last decade or so it's experienced a revival. There are still some parts that are dicey, like most urban city downtown areas but it's always an experience. What I love about it is that even though it's not as old as Boston or New York, it still has a … [Read more...]
Walks of Italy Rome Food Tour: Review
I'm a die-hard foodie and the first thing I did when we arrived in Rome was to book a food tour with Walks of Italy for the very next day. I knew from the very first day I was in food lover's heaven. There were restaurants on almost every street and the scent of Italian cooking wafting through the air called my name whether it came from an outdoor cafe on a big … [Read more...]
