January 2018 While working in Ann Arbor Michigan, another restaurant that came highly recommended was Tomukun, which is a restaurant with two sides. One side is a Noodle Bar serving Pho and more and the other (where we dined) was as described on their website, a Korean BBQ restaurant and bar in downtown Ann Arbor…
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Gratzi, Ann Arbor MI
January 2018 While working in Ann Arbor Michigan this past January, my customer recommended several times that my co-workers and I head to downtown Ann Arbor to try a local favorite Italian restaurant, and so of course we went, gotta eat right? 🙂
January in Michigan
January 2018 My first trip of the new year brought me to Ann Arbor Michigan to work for the week at the University of Michigan.
Off-roading in Nevada
February 2018 Went off-roading with friends last weekend in the local hills of Nevada near Wellington / Lake Topaz / Minden / Carson City. Started out in Topaz Ranch/Wellington and rode out in two off-road side by side rzrs on back country trails up Minnehaha Canyon and over Bald Mountain to an old house in…
The Tavern, Old Salem North Carolina
February 2014 While working near Charlotte North Carolina I ventured out over a weekend to explore the local area and went to an old historic town called Salem where I had lunch at The Tavern. Old Salem is very historic. Experience early American history in the unique Moravian settlement of Salem. Original structures, gardens, tours,…
Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Austin Texas
August 2014 There’s burger joints, then there are craft burger joints where the burgers exceed standards and take flavor combinations to a new level. Hopdoddy Burger Bar in Austin Texas is one of those craft burger places that make you go yum! Read on…
Poor Boy Lloyds, Baton Rouge Louisiana
April 2013 While working in Baton Rouge Louisiana a few years ago, I went to a great old place in town for classic cajun, creole, southern food and found it when I had lunch one day at a place called Poor Boy Lloyd’s.
4th of July in Georgia
July 2017 We recently moved from California to the state of Georgia and found they allow fireworks in the state, this was going to be a good 4th of July this year! Being big fans of firework shows we were ready to celebrate our first 4th of July in our new state of Georgia, with our…
Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial, Austin Texas
March 2015 I’m a huge fan of Stevie Ray Vaughn. To me, he’s one of the greatest guitarist songwriters to ever live. He had a sound that talked straight to the soul, damn good music. Seeing the memorial to Stevie is a bucket list items for serious fan. Whenever I work in Austin, I try…
Paula’s Donuts, West Seneca New York
February 2017 Simply put, these were the best donuts I have ever tasted, seriously.. the best.
El Pinto Restaurant, Albuquerque New Mexico
September 2016 El Pinto Restaurant was voted Best New Mexican Restaurant in Albuquerque New Mexico according to the “Best of City” annual survey conducted by Albuquerque the Magazine. They’re the local favorite for authentic New Mexican Cuisine.
Murals by Diego Rivera, Palacio Nacional de Mexico
March 2015 One afternoon after finishing up work in Mexico City (a few years back), I dropped off my gear at the hotel, called an Uber car and hopped in and headed to the city center at the main plaza to check out some of the local history in the area. I had heard and…
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