By Janet LoSole With considerable embarrassment, I admit that after one year traipsing around Central America, the underwear situation in our family was in such -- ahem -- tatters that we discarded the old to start anew. For the girls and my husband, Lloyd, this was a simple matter of submitting to any one of the dozens of discount stores on the main street of David, … [Read more...] about Buying Underwear in Panama
A True Taste of Italy in a Tuscan Farmhouse
By Lee Ann Warner Minutes from the bustling hill towns of Tuscany, yet eons away from crowds of tourists, stands a secluded 17th century stone farmhouse. Set amid 800 acres of olive groves, rolling pastures, and sunflower fields, the Fattoria di Vagli (Vagli farm) is part of a growing trend in Italy, combining agriculture and tourism with the peace and tranquility of a … [Read more...] about A True Taste of Italy in a Tuscan Farmhouse
A Dining Experience in Chicago, Illinois
By Tracey Ingram ITWPA Member Yolk restaurant, opened in 2006, is the creation of the founder, Taki Kastanis, a former real estate agent who has deep roots in the restaurant business. There are several Yolk restaurant locations in Chicago, three in Texas, and two in Indiana. Recently I visited the original South Loop location at 1120 S. Michigan Avenue. The menu features … [Read more...] about A Dining Experience in Chicago, Illinois
Restaurant506: An Amazing Treasure in Arlington, Texas
By Bernardine S. Stevens ITWPA Member Restaurant506 doesn’t come with flash and pizzazz, a huge sign, or a typical restaurant building. This Arlington treasure is tucked inside the manor house of The Sanford House Inn & Conference Center located at 506 North Center Street. Walking into The Sanford House is like stepping into the home of your favorite aunt. You’re … [Read more...] about Restaurant506: An Amazing Treasure in Arlington, Texas
Single, Woman, Traveler: A “Novel” 4-Day Trip to Savannah
By Cathy Hempstead After reading the novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (affectionately referred to as simply THE BOOK in Savannah), I was intrigued to learn more about Savannah, Georgia. I arrived in a torrential downpour and immediately immersed myself in the historical downtown area and southern living by checking into the Savannah Bed & … [Read more...] about Single, Woman, Traveler: A “Novel” 4-Day Trip to Savannah