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Lugano, Switzerland – Ticino Little Italy
By Rochelle Carr on June 27, 201600Read moreLugano, Switzerland is the largest Italian speaking city outside of Italy. It’s a “Little Italy” in Switzerland – which...
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Blue Garden Cafe – Menlo Park California
By Rochelle Carr on June 25, 2016Read moreHidden Gem Restaurant The newest restaurant find for the Urban Backpacker, is the Blue Garden Cafe Menlo Park California!...
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Best Restaurants Santa Cruz
By Rochelle Carr on April 5, 2015Read moreBEST EATS SANTA CRUZ I am so lucky to live in this town! I relish all the hippie-dippie love,...
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CANTINE Winepub Aptos Ca
By Rochelle Carr on March 5, 2015Read moreMy daughter and I walked by this place eight times before the grand opening at CANTINE Winepub Aptos Ca....
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Life Wish List 2015 – Free Download
By Rochelle Carr on January 2, 2015Read more“Wealth and Wellness” HAPPY NEW YEAR! I believe 2015 will be a fruitful, creative, and adventurous year for the...
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ATLANTA Best Things To Do
By Rochelle Carr on December 17, 2014Read moreBest of ATLANTA! Urban Backpacker visits Atlanta! Here are some of the favorite finds in Atlanta – Hotels, Restaurants,...
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Delmonico’s New York Financial District
By Rochelle Carr on November 21, 2014Read moreAmerica’s First Restaurant The Urban Backpacker had no idea where we were eating. It was one of those nights...
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The Drawing Room New York – Best Hair Salon SOHO
By Rochelle Carr on September 23, 2014Read moreThe Drawing Room New York You...
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Fairmont Royal Pavilion – Barbados
By Rochelle Carr on February 10, 2014Read moreFebruary delivers (some of us) cold weather blues, laced with tropical dreams and a paradise reprieve. Are you tired...
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Vacasa – Vacation Rentals Made Easy
By Rochelle Carr on January 14, 2014Read moreI took four weeks off from writing my Urban Backpacker Blog. Happy New Year to you all! I completed...
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Multnomah Village – Hidden Gem In the Heart of Portland
By Rochelle Carr on November 13, 2013Read moreA hidden gem, nestled smack dab in the heart of SW Portland Oregon! Historic Multnomah Village, alive and kicking...
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Best Honeymoon Destinations
By Rochelle Carr on October 25, 2013Read moreUrban Backpacker’s ” Luxurious Top 10 Guide” to the worlds Best Honeymoon Destinations. In addition, this wonderful luxury list...
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Golden Gate Park Hidden Budget Gem
By Rochelle Carr on October 22, 2013Read moreAdventure Day San Francisco GGP STOW LAKE DAY Have you ever woken up and just needed something fun and...
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Sailing Charter – Best In The Pacific Northwest
By Rochelle Carr on October 17, 2013Read moreEmerald Isle Sailing Charters I absolutely love sailing. I used to own a sailboat in San Diego when my...
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Rimini Italy – Hotels and Things to do
By Rochelle Carr on October 15, 2013Read moreThree weeks ago, (on a fluke pit-stop off the highway on our road trip back to Switzerland to return...
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Piattino Restaurant and Best “Small Plates” Portland
By Rochelle Carr on October 11, 2013Read morePiattino means “saucer” or “side plate in Italian.” Piattino Pearl District in Portland serves up nice rounds of what...
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Pescara Italy Le Terrazze Roof Garden Restaurant
By Rochelle Carr on October 7, 2013Read moreUrban Backpacker’s favorite hidden gem view restaurant in Pescara, Italy. At Le Terazze Roof Garden we found a sweet...
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Makena Beach and Golf Resort – Maui
By Rochelle Carr on October 1, 2013Read moreMakena Beach and Golf Resort This year we decided to plan a family trip to Maui with our five...
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Bagni St. Anna & Sorrento Italy
By Rochelle Carr on September 28, 2013Read moreOne of my favorite parts of the recent trip to Italy was walking the streets of Sorrento, and finding...
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London – Montcalm Hotels & Things To Do
By Rochelle Carr on September 25, 2013Read moreUrban Backpacker’s extensive list of favorite hotels, restaurants, “budget gems” and “things to do” in London. Must Stay: I...
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BEST BANANA CAKE IN THE WORLD
By Rochelle Carr on September 7, 2013Read moreThis is not a food blog, it’s a “Worldwide guide to urban travel” and today is my partner’s birthday....
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Coit Tower Olden Story and Painted Magic
By Rochelle Carr on September 6, 2013Read moreCoit Tower: Visiting Coit Tower I met two women from the past in olden story and picture. One was...
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Rome Italy – Things To Do
By Rochelle Carr on August 9, 2013Read moreRome Italy: Life Is Beautiful Must Stay: I stay here when I am not staying with my dear friends...
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Best Restaurants Portland
By Rochelle Carr on August 2, 2013Read moreBest Eats Portland I grew up in Portland, I love PDX (except for the rain) and I absolutely adore...
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Paris France – Things To Do
By Rochelle Carr on July 29, 2013Read moreUrban Backpacker’s Mini Guide to Paris France Favorite hotels, restaurants, museums, shopping, gardens, beautiful fountains and more. ENJOY! MUST...