Short Stops: Exploring Cities of the World in Small Bites

Portorož, Piran & Lipica: Experiencing the Istrian Peninsula & Karst Region of Slovenia

Posted on May 31, 2024June 10, 2024By Heather

Strolling along the boardwalk from the elegant Grand Hotel Bernardin in Portorož, the Adriatic coast seemed calm with clear water and gently lapping waves. Minutes … Continue ReadingPortorož, Piran & Lipica: Experiencing the Istrian Peninsula & Karst Region of Slovenia

Abroad Short Stops

Springtime in Lower Town, Zagreb in Croatia

Posted on May 26, 2024June 10, 2024By Heather

The air smells rich with the aromas of homemade cheeses, fresh pastas and pastries. Red-striped umbrellas shelter row upon row of wooden stalls and tables … Continue ReadingSpringtime in Lower Town, Zagreb in Croatia

Domestic Short Stops

San Diego Zoo Animal Portraits

Posted on January 1, 2024May 26, 2024By Heather

The year my dad made us “Friends of the Zoo” at our local Kansas City Zoo was one of the most memorable of my childhood. I recall frequent … Continue ReadingSan Diego Zoo Animal Portraits

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San Diego Up Close

Posted on October 23, 2023October 25, 2024By Heather

I had already written an extensive post about recommendations for visiting San Diego, but since then, I have frequently returned to visit family and speak … Continue ReadingSan Diego Up Close

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Sunrise at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

Posted on July 24, 2021May 26, 2024By Heather

I recently had the opportunity to return to Annapolis, Maryland to visit family, and we awoke early to visit the United States Naval Academy yard … Continue ReadingSunrise at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

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Quick Hits in Tacoma, Washington

Posted on August 24, 2019May 26, 2024By Heather

I spent a night in Tacoma, Washington passing through between Ashford and Mount Rainier on my way to Seattle to speak at a conference. If … Continue ReadingQuick Hits in Tacoma, Washington

Abroad Short Stops

Two Days in Brighton, UK

Posted on August 3, 2019May 26, 2024By Heather

I got called up to speak at the BrightonSEO conference in April, so we tacked on a day to explore the small British beach town … Continue ReadingTwo Days in Brighton, UK

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11 Great Places to Eat in London

Posted on May 27, 2019May 26, 2024By Heather

I have eaten at some of the best restaurants I could have hoped for with wonderful dining experiences while in London twice in the last … Continue Reading11 Great Places to Eat in London

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Two-Day Business Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on November 4, 2018May 26, 2024By Heather

Boston, Massachusetts. One of the nation’s oldest cities. Pivotal place in the American Revolution. 2018 World Series champions. Destination of our short business trip to … Continue ReadingTwo-Day Business Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

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Small Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Posted on October 21, 2018May 26, 2024By Heather

Without fail, October through December every year is a madhouse for us. As if the holidays weren’t enough, both of our jobs tend to ramp … Continue ReadingSmall Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

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One-Day Business Trip to Detroit

Posted on June 21, 2018May 26, 2024By Heather

Some people say Detroit is a dead city. Some say that historic Motor City has been pushed past the point of no return after taking … Continue ReadingOne-Day Business Trip to Detroit

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Christmas Week in Annapolis & Washington, DC

Posted on December 28, 2017May 26, 2024By Heather

My husband and I rotate where we do Christmas each year. Some years we may stay home in Kansas City to visit with my side … Continue ReadingChristmas Week in Annapolis & Washington, DC