Lugano, Switzerland is the largest Italian speaking city outside of Italy. It’s a “Little Italy” in Switzerland – which...

Hidden Gem Restaurant The newest restaurant find for the Urban Backpacker, is the Blue Garden Cafe Menlo Park California!...

BEST EATS SANTA CRUZ I am so lucky to live in this town! I relish all the hippie-dippie love,...

My daughter and I walked by this place eight times before the grand opening at CANTINE Winepub Aptos Ca....

“Wealth and Wellness” HAPPY NEW YEAR! I believe 2015 will be a fruitful, creative, and adventurous year for the...

Best of ATLANTA! Urban Backpacker visits Atlanta! Here are some of the favorite finds in Atlanta – Hotels, Restaurants,...

America’s First Restaurant The Urban Backpacker had no idea where we were eating. It was one of those nights...

                          The Drawing Room New York You...

February delivers (some of us) cold weather blues, laced with tropical dreams and a paradise reprieve. Are you tired...

I took four weeks off from writing my Urban Backpacker Blog. Happy New Year to you all! I completed...

A hidden gem, nestled smack dab in the heart of SW Portland Oregon! Historic Multnomah Village, alive and kicking...

Urban Backpacker’s ” Luxurious Top 10 Guide” to the worlds Best Honeymoon Destinations. In addition, this wonderful luxury list...

Adventure Day San Francisco GGP STOW LAKE DAY Have you ever woken up and just needed something fun and...

Emerald Isle Sailing Charters I absolutely love sailing. I used to own a sailboat in San Diego when my...

Three weeks ago, (on a fluke pit-stop off the highway on our road trip back to Switzerland to return...

Piattino means “saucer” or “side plate in Italian.” Piattino Pearl District in Portland serves up nice rounds of what...

Urban Backpacker’s favorite hidden gem view restaurant in Pescara, Italy. At Le Terazze Roof Garden we found a sweet...

Makena Beach and Golf Resort This year we decided to plan a family trip to Maui with our  five...

One of my favorite parts of the recent trip to Italy was walking the streets of Sorrento, and finding...

Urban Backpacker’s extensive list of favorite hotels, restaurants, “budget gems” and “things to do” in London. Must Stay: I...

This is not a food blog, it’s a “Worldwide guide to urban travel” and today is my partner’s birthday....

Coit Tower: Visiting Coit Tower I met two women from the past in olden story and picture. One was...

Rome Italy: Life Is Beautiful Must Stay: I stay here when I am not staying with my dear friends...

Best Eats Portland I grew up in Portland, I love PDX (except for the rain) and I absolutely adore...

Urban Backpacker’s Mini Guide to Paris France Favorite hotels, restaurants, museums, shopping, gardens, beautiful fountains and more. ENJOY! MUST...