Have you been home bound and it’s time for a getaway? I feel you. I’ve been thinking about my goal I nearly completed in 2019 to take a trip each month in the year. I was on my way to achieving it in 2020 but, […]
As travel begins to resume, you can bet that I’m itching to get back out into the world. Although Mabel is just four months, I’m proud that her first-weekend getaway is in the books. As eager as I am to sport her to more places, […]
I’ve had a love for Rubio’s Coastal Grill since I moved to SoCal over ten years ago. One of the original “fast-casual” dining experiences, Rubio’s began back in 1983 in San Diego’s Mission Bay neighborhood. Just a stone’s throw from Mexico, they quickly became a […]
As someone drawn to the sea, it’s funny I’ve felt Arizona is “so far” from home. After spending a weekend in Yuma, just about five hours from Los Angeles, I was struck that I go just the same distance when I head up the California […]
Hotels can be tricky spots. We rely on them to become our “home away from home” during travels. Whether you’re out of town for business or pleasure, hotels are our temporary haven. After a long day out, nothing is more satisfying than retiring to your […]
When one dreams about authentic Italian cuisine, they probably envision Nonna stirring up a pot of homemade spaghetti sauce somewhere in Italy. What if I told you that kind of dining is within reach…in the California desert? At Enzo’s Bistro and Bar, that’s certainly the […]
Fall is coming! While I do love the light nights and warmer days (sometimes) of summer, there’s something about the arrival of pumpkin spice everything and those fall colors. Another reason I’m looking forward to the season are all of the amazing opportunities that are […]
Dining is often the best part when exploring a new city. If you’re gluten-free, it can be both a challenge and exciting. While many can safely choose anything from the menu, those of us with food allergies tend to get a little ecstatic when we […]
When I launched Along Comes Mary I knew there were places I’d love to write articles about. One of those spots has always been the iconic Palm Springs. I visited for my first time last summer for a day and it sealed the deal that […]
