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Air Travel Tales: Puerto Rico

Last month, following the attempted bombing of a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, the TSA rashly came out with some new “security” measures for international flights coming into the U.S. that would supposedly make us all safer when flying (but not really), such as not letting passengers have reading materials or potty breaks during the [...]

Christmas in Burlington, Vermont

Since I’ll be at home this Christmas season in Vermont (freezing my butt off!), I thought it appropriate to wish you all Happy Holidays with this photo blog of a typical Christmas in Burlington, Vermont.  These were all taken on and around Church Street last year.
May your holidays be filled with laughter and love and [...]

Burlington, VT is for Adventurous Solo Travelers

Those of us who live in Vermont have known for years that this is a great state to live and vacation for those who love outdoor adventure. But now, the rest of the world will know, too. National Geographic just put out its list of the Best 100 Adventure Towns and Burlington (as well [...]

Restaurant Review: Magnolia Bistro (Burlington, VT)

At One Lawson Lane in Burlington, Vermont–a small alley tucked behind Pacific Rim and a parking lot on the corner of St. Paul and College Streets–you will find one of Burlington’s better breakfast spots, Magnolia Bistro.  Though it might be a little hard for tourists and Burlington newcomers to find, it is worth the effort.  [...]

Restaurant Review: The Scuffer (Burlington)

The Scuffer restaurant on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont used to be known as the Rusty Scuffer.  Two years ago, it underwent a change in management, and dropped the “Rusty” from its name.  That’s not the only change.  I hadn’t eaten at the Scuffer in many years, because my previous experiences there left me quite [...]

The Last Green Mountain Chew Chew Festival

I am heartbroken upon reading today’s Burlington Free Press article stating that this weekend’s 24th Green Mountain Chew Chew Festival will be the last. The Chew Chew has long been my favorite Burlington Festival. Tons of great food in a beautiful setting on the Burlington waterfront in the summertime–what’s not to love? [...]

Discover Jazz Fest 2009

What a great week it has been on the musical news front in Burlington, Vermont!  The Discover Jazz Festival has updated its website with its schedule for this summer’s Festival, including musical talents such as Branford Marsalis, Diana Krall, nostalgic home-town favorites Belizbeha (welcome home, Shauna!) and many, many more.  The Festival runs from June [...]

Burlington International Waterfront Festival Schedule 2009

Remember how I’ve said that summer is the best time to travel to Burlington, Vermont (solo or otherwise)?  Well, mark your calendars for July, because you will want to be here for this.  The Burlington International Waterfront Festival has released its schedule, which includes some fantastic headliners.  The Festival itself is being held to commemorate [...]

A Biergarten in Burlington? Ja!

I get so excited whenever I hear about new restaurants opening up in Burlington.  Especially when they represent a new and different dining choice for the area (as opposed to yet another Asian restaurant or pizza place).  So I was very excited this week to learn that the former Five Spice Cafe space on lower [...]

Restaurant Week

For solo travelers who are also foodies, there is no better excuse to visit a city than Restaurant Week.  Imagine being able to sample the city’s finest foods at a discount price all week long.  It’s not just the obvious cities (New York, Chicago, Las Vegas) that have Restaurant Weeks, either.  Lots of cities are [...]