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Vineyards, Burgundy, France

There have been occasions when glimpses of a place, from listening to someone speak of them, or in a magazine, a movie, or even a television program, have caused me to tuck the name securely away in memory, to be retrieved later for the impetus to go there.

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NYC, Tribeca Art Walk, coming in May

The 18th Annual Tribeca Art Walk, known as TOAST, will be happening May 9-12.  From the event website, ” Since 1995, some of Manhattan’s finest artists have opened their work spaces to the public to take a free, self-guided tour. ”  …

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Tips on Getting FF Seats.

I’ve always liked Wendy Perrin’s column in Conde’ Nast Traveler magazine.  Often she discusses things from a point of view with a bigger budget than my own, but today’s newsletter points us to her tips on how to help get the airline award seats…

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Chattanooga & Paris?

PHeymont, attention please. What do Chattanooga and Paris have in common? Well, according to CondÉ Nast’s Daily Traveler newsletter, food. It’s calling Chattanooga the “next foodie destination” and points us to the, possibly, best eclairs in Paris

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Visit San Francisco, Learn to Cook.

I’ve heard of taking a cooking class as part of a stay in Thailand or Italy, but now San Francisco Cooking School is offering day-long classes, in addition to their very serious professional career curriculum.  From wine to steak to pastry…

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Pittock Mansion, Portland, Oregon

March 6, 2014:  The conversation around Gumbo’s table took a turn today as we discussed the sensibilities of men and women and how it might apply to content on the site.  The only woman at the moment among the regular bloggers (as far…

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Longing to be in Paris?

If you’re longing for Paris but can’t quite get it together at the moment, here’s your opportunity.  Upload your photo, if not yourself, for a chance to be in Paris…your photo on the Pantheon.

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Vineyards, Burgundy, France

There have been occasions when glimpses of a place, from listening to someone speak of them, or in a magazine, a movie, or even a television program, have caused me to tuck the name securely away in memory, to be retrieved later for the impetus to go there.

Read More

NYC, Tribeca Art Walk, coming in May

The 18th Annual Tribeca Art Walk, known as TOAST, will be happening May 9-12.  From the event website, ” Since 1995, some of Manhattan’s finest artists have opened their work spaces to the public to take a free, self-guided tour. ”  …

Read More

Tips on Getting FF Seats.

I’ve always liked Wendy Perrin’s column in Conde’ Nast Traveler magazine.  Often she discusses things from a point of view with a bigger budget than my own, but today’s newsletter points us to her tips on how to help get the airline award seats…

Read More

Chattanooga & Paris?

PHeymont, attention please. What do Chattanooga and Paris have in common? Well, according to CondÉ Nast’s Daily Traveler newsletter, food. It’s calling Chattanooga the “next foodie destination” and points us to the, possibly, best eclairs in Paris

Read More

Visit San Francisco, Learn to Cook.

I’ve heard of taking a cooking class as part of a stay in Thailand or Italy, but now San Francisco Cooking School is offering day-long classes, in addition to their very serious professional career curriculum.  From wine to steak to pastry…

Read More

Pittock Mansion, Portland, Oregon

March 6, 2014:  The conversation around Gumbo’s table took a turn today as we discussed the sensibilities of men and women and how it might apply to content on the site.  The only woman at the moment among the regular bloggers (as far…

Read More

Longing to be in Paris?

If you’re longing for Paris but can’t quite get it together at the moment, here’s your opportunity.  Upload your photo, if not yourself, for a chance to be in Paris…your photo on the Pantheon.

Read More