CULINARY TRAVEL 5 Pretty Cafes and Coffeehouses in the Quad Cities Posted on November 30, 2023September 12, 2024 Embarking on our first coffeehouses in the Quad Cities, Steven and I chose Vibrant Coffeehouses and Kitchen as our destination. Housed in a spacious warehouse-style setting, the coffeehouse offered a delightful array of coffee, desserts, salads, and sandwiches. The reasonably priced avocado toast, priced at $4.95, stood out on the menu, and the experience of ordering in the States without breaking the bank was a pleasant surprise. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Scenic Route Bakery: A Route 66 Cafe Pitstop in Des Moines Posted on November 25, 2023October 27, 2024 Discovering Des Moines: A Road Trip Adventure We made an unexpected yet delightful pitstop in Des Moines during our road trip from Kansas to Illinois. Moreover, it’s a city we had never explored before. However, little did we know that this charming city would hold a culinary gem that would… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Celebrating 15 Years and Vegan Treats at SweetArt in St. Louis Posted on October 7, 2023October 13, 2024 Discover SweetArt Cafe in St. Louis – A Vegan Oasis for Food Lovers! Indulge in delectable vegan treats and more at this from-scratch bakery/cafe. Join us in the Shaw neighborhood near the Missouri Botanical Garden and Tower Grove Park. Owned by Reine Reis, SweetArt has been serving the community for 15 years. Read more
PLACES How to Make the Most of a Layover: Road Trip to Chicago Navy Pier Posted on October 17, 2018November 10, 2024 I’ve never been to Chicago. Well, technically, I’ve been to O’Hare a dozen times. But I never left the airport. We drove in yesterday and decided to check out one of its iconic landmarks— the Navy Pier. Take a ride on the Centennial Wheel or river cruises before our flight. Visit… Read more