by Penny Zibula | May 10, 2019 | Asia, Travel
Discover How One Man’s Determination Preserved History. Shanghai, like the rest of China, is abundant with awe-inspiring treasures. Some are well-known and in plain view, while others are easy to pass by. One such treasure is the Propaganda Poster Art Center. Housed... by Penny Zibula | Feb 1, 2019 | Europe
A Knowledgable Guide Plus a Sturdy Jeep Equals a Perfect Day in This Island Paradise. We were asleep when our cruise ship, the Holland America Nieuw Statendam docked at Funchal, the capital city of the Portuguese island of Madeira. But once fully conscious, Simon,... by Penny Zibula | Jan 10, 2019 | Europe, Food & Beverage, Travel
A New and Flexible Way to Discover Local Culinary Treasures. In recent years, food tours have become almost commonplace on travelers’ itineraries. We’ve taken a guided walking tour in Barcelona, peddled a quadracycle tour in Fort Lauderdale, and careened through... by Penny Zibula | Aug 17, 2018 | Food & Beverage, North America, Travel
Family-owned Eateries that Promise a Satisfying Day Trip for Your Taste Buds Once upon a time, the word “Corning” conjured up visions of the blue and white casserole dishes that went from oven to table. A couple of breakages and several long-distance moves later, I... by Penny Zibula | Aug 3, 2018 | Asia, Food & Beverage
Food, Culture and History are the Ingredients for a Great Find The night was damp. The narrow streets and alleyways dark and forbidding. But neither the weather nor the labyrinth that makes up Xian’s Muslim Quarter made me uneasy. It was the break-neck speed of the...