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- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
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- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Fishkill Ridge to Lambs Hill, Beacon
I had half a day to spare for hiking and it was beautiful out – ingredients were ripe for an adventure. The plan was to head down south to Beacon to take a little hike on the Fishkill Ridge [End … Continue reading
Bubby’s Burrito Stand, Red Hook
A little trailer sits on the side of the road in front of a farm. It uses the ingredients from the farm to whip up some simple, satisfying Mexican food. Bubby’s Burrito Stand [193 W Market St, Red Hook, NY … Continue reading
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Tagged avocado, bubbys burrito stand, burrito, guac, rice and beans, vegetarian, veggie
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Golden Cue Billiard Lounge, Albany
I always loved playing pool in college and out at bars. As I moved away from the party scene, I have played less and less, but always missed the game. The Golden Cue Billiard Lounge [1048 Central Ave, Albany, NY … Continue reading
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Tagged albany, billiards, cider, golden cue, hard cider, nightlife, nine pins, pool
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My favorite meal in Paris: L’Avant Comptoir
It was my favorite meal because of the whole story. The ups and downs, and the (spoiler alert!) happy ending. We were weary from walking for so many hours and when we made it to the door, so ready to … Continue reading
Posted in France
Tagged creme brulee, experience, foie gras, france, L’Avant Comptoir, macaroon, paris, travel
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Ethnic cuisine in Paris
Le Traiteur Marocain 39 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France When I went looking for some couscous, I didn’t realize I would be entering a market. Marche des Enfants Rouge was a great added bonus. We entered through the inconspicuous … Continue reading
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Tagged couscous, ethnic food, fallafel, jewish quarter, L’As du Fallafel, Le Traiteur Marocain, Marche des Enfants Rouge, moroccan, paris, travel
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Best of French cuisine in Paris
La Coincidence 15 Rue Mesnil, 75016 Paris, France Our first dinner in Paris was a huge success. We had made reservations a week in advance and were seated right away, though the intimate space was packed. We started with the creamy … Continue reading
Gardens of Paris
La Promenade Plantee The Parisian answer to NYC’s High Line, this garden was built atop an old rail line. The linear boardwalk stretches 2.9 miles elevated above the streets of the 12th arrondissement. The flowers were blooming beautifully during our … Continue reading
Museums of Paris
Louvre Museum The worlds largest museum and a must see while in the city, the Louvre Palace was built as fortress in the 12th century, the building and gardens alone are worth visiting. Walking around the Tuileries Garden is free … Continue reading
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Tagged art, catacombs of paris, history, louvre, middle ages, paris, picasso museum, travel
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Major sights of Paris
Eiffel Tower The symbol of France. If you had a layover with only time to see one sight, this of course is it. You can see the tower from many spots in the city, but the two parks in closest … Continue reading
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Coming soon: Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, and Venice
This past May my best friend and I did Europe Part II: two weeks, three countries, and memories that will last forever! It was an amazing trip, and I’m so happy to relive it through blogging over the next few … Continue reading
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