The Phoenix Traveler

Not to discount any men who visit my blog to find out what’s going on in Phoenix, but this post is for women only. Sorry, Charlie. But if you have a girlfriend, a sister, a mother, or if there’s any other women in your life that you know could use two days for a workshop centered on her sexuality and how it relates to her spirituality, send her over here to read what she can do about it.
She can sign up for SASSS. It stands for for Sex & Spirituality for Seasoned Sisters–a new workshop now being offered several times …read more

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Arizona summers are long, long, long, and those of us who live here relish the day when the temperatures start to move away from those three digits. That day has come.
For those of us who are outdoor lovers, even 90 degrees means we can ride the bike longer, hike the trail farther, add a few more miles to the run, and generally not worry too much about heat exhaustion. Still need that water and sunscreen, though.
So it is that I’ve been hiking again recently. And I’m not the only one. Take a look at local health blogger Michelle May’s …read more

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Last month, I overlooked an important date–August 25–or, in other words, National Banana Split Day. But, really, who needs a special day to honor this delicious treat? Most ice cream parlors I know serve them whenever you want, and that would include a special little place in Old Town Scottsdale (located in the Valley of the Sun, otherwise known as Metro Phoenix) called the Sugar Bowl.
Owned by the Huntress Family, the Sugar Bowl has been serving ice cream, including its famous Banana Split, since opening day on December 24, 1958.
The shop has been featured many times in the nationally syndicated …read more

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It’s not a neighborhood normally associated with art or community functions of any kind. In fact, Sunnyslope has long been the neighborhood in Phoenix to avoid. Why? It’s run down. Its streets are graced with colorful people of questionable character. And its early 20th century origins are based on the fact that it was once a tuberculosis colony. Not exactly the stuff that fun is made of, unless you’re talking about a joke.
But that’s changing. Restaurants are moving in. There’s a wine bar and coffee shop. Houses are being renovated. The community is pulling together to rid itself of the …read more

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You can learn a lot about a city by driving through its neighborhoods, especially those that are historic.
Phoenix has 34 of them, according to a publication distributed by The Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition. “The Historic Neighborhoods of Phoenix Self-Guided Driving Tour” takes you to all of them, pointing out historic landmarks and contemporary cultural centers along the way.
You can find your own copy of the tour map at Visitors Centers in town, but I picked mine up at a local breakfast diner I frequent called The Eye Opener (Read reviews here.) in Sunnyslope–a neighborhood which has its own history that …read more

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Never thought of Phoenix as a dining destination? Then this inaugural event is meant to change your mind.
Arizona Restaurant Week and its participating venues are sponsoring three-course meals for less than $30, so you can taste for yourself the reasons why Arizona can be called a culinary destination.
WIth more than 100 restaurants to pick and choose from, for one entire week, you’ll have the opportunity to sample delicious menus from award-winning chefs. To be sure you’ll get a table, make your reservations now by calling the restaurants directly or by clicking here.
A few of my favorites on the list:
Don …read more

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Yikes! Due to technical difficulties, I’ve been off-board for a bit. Now that I’m back, I’m sorry to say there was no winner in the first The Phoenix Traveler contest. Boo!!!
That means, I’ll be putting together another contest soon. Yeah!!! Because I still have Bubble Bath to give away. I’ll probably toss in something else if that means I’ll attract my 10 required participants or more (fingers crossed).
That, by the way, is why there is no contest winner this time. Click here to read them again, but the rules did state that I’d need 10 participants or entrants for …read more

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Here’s a blog that might be of interest to those of you who love all things Japanese…or might, if you took the time to explore the culture and country.
The Tokyo Traveler, edited by Shane Sakata, covers festivals, events and trivia related to life in Tokyo.
Since I’m a fan of improvisational acting, I love her current post, though it won’t be so current by the time you read this (as I’m posting in advance before I leave for vacation). Nevertheless, in it, she includes a great action shot of comedy play. Look at those faces!
And bovine art? You’ve probably never read …read more

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Here’s Matt B’s blog, The Chicago Traveler. If you love The Windy City, maybe you’ll enjoy revisiting it here, without having to experience the wind and upcoming snowdrifts.
I don’t know if he’s written yet about the famous popcorn, Garrett, sold on the Miracle Mile–If you’re familiar with it, you know the lines are notoriously long and will cause missed flights out of town if you’re not careful–but he’s definitely written about popcorn. And, yes, I see that he’s included the Garrett brand in this blog post. That’s a big “Whew!” on him, because if he hadn’t included it, I’d have …read more

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