I’ve always been curious to find out more about my family’s ancestry and its roots. My late brother had spent time working on our family tree, contacting relatives, and putting pieces of the puzzle in place. I took an autosomal DNA test with AncestryDNA to see what it came up with. An autosomal test will locate cousins from all parts of a family tree based … [Read more...]
Mexican Style Fish Tacos
Mexican-style Fish tacos are my go-to when I'm in the mood for Mexican food. They're small bites that you can enjoy as part of a meal or even as a snack. You can choose from a wide variety of fish such as wild salmon, sole, shrimp, mussels, swordfish, and local fish but fresh is always best. Although fish in tacos is tasty when fried, it is healthier and less calorie dense … [Read more...]
Why Denver, Colorado is Where Culture and Beauty Thrive
Denver is my birthplace, but we left when I was 3-years old and settled in Southern California. This was the first time I had been back in decades. It’s a clean, fun-filled city with a thriving downtown a mile above sea level. Pine-treed peaks dot the majestic Rockies in the distance, taking you from wilderness to modern metropolis in thirty minutes. While walking … [Read more...]
Downtown Phoenix, Arizona and the Rosson House
I flew into Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend for a convention. It took place downtown, so I decided to spend my free time making the most of my time there. The convention booked me into a luxury suite on the 30th floor of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel overlooking the city. It had 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a bedroom with an extra cushy king-size bed. The … [Read more...]
Enjoy Winter in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
After spending a couple of weeks in Rome and Tuscany, during November and December, my partner and I drove down south, where we spent 4 nights in the serene seaside enclave of Sorrento. Find a local guide in Sorrento here. Sorrento was dressed up and buzzing with holiday cheer, making it extra festive. Our home base was the Hotel Antiche Mura, a conveniently located and … [Read more...]