Tag: Travel

San Diego: The Most Disappointing & The Best

A Moment Alone During one of our first weekends, Sam went backpacking with his friend that we were visiting.  I took the chance to explore the city - Elaina style.  I went shopping.  There were so many boutiques and thrift shops in North Park, which is the district our Airbnb was in.  I stumbled upon a parking lot that was filled with vendors, as if...

San Diego: The Beautiful Sunset Without A Crowd

San Diego Sunsets On so many blogs they will tell you to go to Sunset Cliffs to see the sunset over the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.  To me, it was overcrowded and stressful.  There are plenty of other beaches and locations to watch the sunset.  If you go to a less crowded beach, the experience can be calm and romantic.  I am not sure...

New York City Eats: American Cuisine Reviews

A look into some of my favorite restaurants in NYC - American Cuisine Edition. These restaurants vary by price, location, and type of menu.

Philadelphia: A Rare & Beautiful Day

Philadelphia is not my favorite city, but I do feel grateful it is where I was in when Joe Biden won the 2020 Presidential election. This story feels too unbelievable to withhold.

Philadelphia Restaurant Review: SamPan

SamPan, a Philadelphia restaurant with a delicious tasting menu in the heart of center city.

Philadelphia Review: Federal Donuts

Federal Donuts lives up to the hype. Donuts are delicious. Anyone who knows me knows I am a donut aficionado.

Philadelphia Review: Set No Libs

I could not be happier Set No Libs has an NYC location. Set No Libs was one of the best brunch spots that I have ever been to.

Philadelphia Review: Le Virtu

When I first arrived in Philly, I googled "best outdoor seating in Philadelphia". Le Virtu came up and they had a great deal on Sundays/Mondays.

Philadelphia Review: Xiandu Thai

We love Thai food. While we were in Philadelphia for only a month, we got Xiandu Thai three times. It was absolutely delicious.

Philadelphia Review: Rosy’s Taco Bar

My boyfriend's favorite cuisine is Mexican. Needless to say, we eat it a lot which raises our standards. Rosy's Taco Bar met those standards.

One Unusual Adventure at a Time: Elaina in Philly

Elaina in Philly shares adventures and obstacles in a new city. This post links to a Philadelphia section that has reviews of local restaurants and bars.

Philadelphia Review: NY Bagel & Deli Shop

It is weird to review a place called NY Bagel & Deli Shop in Philadelphia. I always find it interesting when bagel shops in other cities call themselves "NY".

Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Little Nonna’s

Everything about Little Nonna's was perfect. They have a courtyard with string lights and heaters for when it gets cold outside. The Food - It was incredible. It. Was. Incredible.