Posts Tagged ‘Travel’

On my recent trip to Guatemala, I discovered its rich and unique coffee. It got me thinking, I  definitely don’t write about coffee as much as I should, considering how much I love Coffee. On almost every cobblestone street in Antigua, you can find a wonderful cafe. Many of them have a modern look and feel, which creates an interesting contrast with the antique Baroque city walls. Like many homes and businesses in this timeless city, they often open into interior courtyards filled with vining plants, ferns, and tropical trees. One of my […]

Pupusa in the Uto-Aztecan Nawat language means “to stuff,” or “to puff up.” I just got back from Guatemala and El Salvador, feeling recharged and full of new food inspiration. El Salvador is a lovely, vibrant country. The trip was about surfing, sunshine, and slowing down. The waves were on the “smaller” side, around 3 feet. It’s a point break; they always go right, and I’m goofy, so it was a bit of a challenge. I learned some things, built up my paddling arms, and connected with the beautiful, warm […]

So many Rockawayites have connections to Puerto Rico. “Am I the only person on the whole peninsula that hasn’t been?” I thought. I don’t suffer FOMO well, so back when things were pretty calm with Covid-19, we booked a trip, and I ended up spending my first Thanksgiving in a bathing suit drinking a pina colada, which, incidentally, is the national drink of PR. With the current Covid uptick, I did have second thoughts about the trip, but sitting on the beach in the open air seems much safer than […]

The tomato arrives in San Fran… and we’re feeling good! [rating: 2] Fisherman’s Wharf  / Neptune’s Palace Seafood Restaurant I’m pumped, heading to The Wharf. The weather is perfect for food touring. I’m walking on the boardwalk looking for my next eat! I pass several chain restaurants (boring) and the famous In-N-Out Burger (tempting). I spot seafood stands, seafood and steak houses, art-deco inspired diner joints, and the fish market! I’m liking the vibe especially when I pass the Sea Lions sunbathing on the docks near Peer 39 – so […]

[rating: 3] Voodoo Doughnut (Portland, OR) – I had to try it. I’m not big on sugar treats but I had to have a bite from the famous Voodoo Doughnut shop. The line was long, about a 25 minute wait (it was a weekday). Once I stepped inside, I was pleasantly entertained by the menu item names – The Old Dirty, Cock and Balls, Portland Cream, Grape Ape… just to name a few. The decor was as vibrant and playful as their doughnut decorations and naming conventions. I decided to […]