Travel Blog

The table is set

One of my favorite quotes from the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy: "The table is set; the pieces are moving..." Long years ago, Gandalf said it about the war to end all wars, but that's how I feel right now about my 2-week vacation…

Danielle LewisAugust 4, 2012

Viewpoint

Skele-Toes Shoes: repulsed and intrigued

One of my good friends is a shoe fashionista; always the first one out of the shoot with the newest latest craze. She's had these weird-looking Fila Skele-Toes shoes for at least 6 months and everytime I see them I'm both repulsed and intrigued. A friend's…

Danielle LewisApril 4, 2012

Food Recommendations Travel

Breakfast at Artie’s

Today, I had a fantastic breakfast at Artie's in Fairfax, Virginia! Below is the "BBBC Brioche French Toast" #2 with smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, and home fries. The French Toast is made with thick bread, rolled in egg and granola crumbs before it gets the heat then…

Danielle LewisJuly 24, 2011

Photography Travel

Travel Stories: Road Kill Stew Madeiran-style

On one cold rainy Funchal, Madeira December night in 2008, I was enjoying the fruit of the gods (some smooth and sweet concoction with not enough honey, citrus and ginger to cover the distilled alcohol aftertaste) with some new friends. The Poncha mixture, as explained…

Danielle LewisJuly 2, 2011