San Francisco

by Lindsay Drew Wotherspoon in , , , ,


love San Francisco.  Have you been?  It's another one of those places that begs to be revisited often, at least once a year.  Do I visit once a year?  No, no I don't but I will!  California is a feel-good kind of state in general but San Francisco really feels good, at least for me.  A combination of the great people, relaxed attitude, local food culture and all around creativeness of the city is I think, what makes it so special.  As a tourist, there are many great things to see and do whilst visiting.  Whether it's Fisherman's wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square, the Golden Gate, or a quick trip to wine country (which I'll write about next), there really is something for everyone.  For me, it's the amazing food & wine culture and top-notch restaurant scene (surprise, surprise) that gets me most excited.  Let's go!

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London Calling, Take II

by Lindsay Drew Wotherspoon in , ,


London is calling my name.  Each time I've been there is never enough time to let it all soak in.  I am always left with a feeling of wanting to do, see, eat, drink, and learn more!  On our most recent trip we were able to accomplish more than the time before (that being a whirlwind visit of only thirteen hours), but nonetheless this still wasn't enough!  Among the highlights this time was our memorable visit to La Petite Maison, featured here, breakfast at The Wolseley, walking and biking through Regent Park and nearby Marylebone, and of course, perusing the high-end shopping scene at Harrods. Read More

Hello Vancouver!

by Lindsay Drew Wotherspoon in , ,


love Vancouver.  As a kid it was always one of those places I thought I would experience living in.  The high-rise condos just seemed so cool and Robson was the hippest place to stroll with all its restaurants, boutiques, and hordes of people.  Fast-forward a few years I started to think that Vancouver wasn't as great anymore, perhaps due to the never-ending rain and cloudiness I experienced on each visit.  A few weeks ago however, I flew out with my mom to visit my sister and to celebrate mom's birthday.  The sun shone.  The water glistened.  The birds sang.  The flowers had bloomed.  It was amazing.  I loved it and now I want to move there yet again.

First stop was Thierry Patisserie.  Highly recommended by a British chef friend of ours, I was eager to step inside and have a croissant experience à la française...

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