In the center of downtown Santa Fe is a green plaza – the square. A row of merchants lines up in the northeast side of the plaza at the Palace of the Governors. But these aren’t just any merchants. Authentic Native American jewelry artisans set up and sell their silver jewelry in Santa Fe every day. Big silver cuffs cast… View Post
Did you know that Santa Fe is at the highest altitude of any state capitol? Many people think it’s Denver, but Santa Fe is even higher up. I believe it. The mountains aren’t the only thing that leaves me breathless. Flying in to Santa Fe is always beautiful, if bittersweet this time. The occasion brought me and my extended family… View Post
New York is a massively big city that you can find anything and everything to do it. What to decide on? My strategy when visiting a place is to pick one or two things that I really want to do, and then flow with whatever else comes my way. Here’s a list of a few fun things to do in… View Post
Everywhere I travel lately, I make a little ritual to pick up one piece of local jewelry as a souvenir for several reasons. For one, I love supporting local artists and bringing back a bit of local aesthetic to cherish. Also, a little decor is great but many souvenirs can be too bulky or tchotchky and clutter up the home…. View Post
You may have heard New York referred to as Carb City, and for good reason! The easiest things to eat in New York are delicious bready foods that make you puffy. There are literally no fresh vegetables, and when you find them they cost three times as much as they would anywhere else. What to eat instead? Carbs. Carbs. And… View Post