By Diane Macfarlane ITWPA Member Amidst the scenic magnificence of California’s Monterey Peninsula, known for world-class shopping and dining, nestles a little slice of France that is both delectable and delightful. Largely unadvertised and challenging to find, this small Parisian bastion of baked goods and pastries is located in the Barnyard Shopping Center just east of … [Read more...] about Lafayette Bakery & Café: Carmel’s French Masterpiece
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A Trip Back in Time on a New Orleans Streetcar
By Holly B. Morris ITWPA Member Squealing hot brakes, grinding metal on metal, and a rough, jerky ride hardly evoke feelings of adventure and romance, but in New Orleans these sounds and sensations mean one thing: a ride on an authentic streetcar. Not far from the crowded sidewalks of the French Quarter, shops selling NOLA T-shirts cheap, and packs of frat boys staggering … [Read more...] about A Trip Back in Time on a New Orleans Streetcar