Hi, there! Welcome to my travel blog and portfolio, All The Write Places. I’m a Chicago-based freelance journalist and a Baby Boomer who travels with style. A few of my favorite experiences have been swimming with whale sharks in Cancun, fishing for piranha in the Amazon River, and viewing the annual sandhill crane migration in Nebraska. Plus, eating dark chocolate. I hope you’ll come join me!
Pamela Dittmer McKuen: A Baby Boomer traveling with style
From dishwasher to Michelin-star chef, Carlos Gaytán launched three new dining concepts in Chicago: Tzuco, an upscale eatery with a menu reminiscent of his native southwestern Mexico; Panango, a perky
A beachside lesson in decorating a pineapple with a happy face and filling it with a tropical drink.
Oil Down is a tasty one-pot casserole that is the national dish of Grenada. Recipes vary, but the one essential ingredient is breadfruit. However you prepare Oil Down, the result
After a mega-million-dollar renovation, Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All-Inclusive promises a vacation of year-round sunshine, a white sugary beach, sumptuous eating, top-flight entertainment and gracious Mexican hospitality in a magnificent
Beyond Reykjavik and the Golden Circle of Iceland lies a wonderland of caves, glaciers, waterfalls and rainbows. (The following story and photographs, “Western Iceland: Caves, Waterfalls, Rainbows and More In
Taylor Grocery near Oxford, MS, is an eatery that delivers Southern comfort food with a side of live music. Never mind the peeling paint, hand-scribbled signs and rusty gasoline pump.
“Thacker Mountain Radio Hour” features music, literature and good humor. One of Oxford’s most revered cultural gems is the weekly “Thacker Mountain Radio Hour,” a live radio and internet broadcast
The Graduate Oxford is a collegiate-themed hotel in the heart of Oxford, MS. You’ll dream sweet dreams about your college days at the Graduate hotel in Oxford, MS, home to
The iconic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac hotel in Quebec City is a world treasure. After passing through gleaming brass revolving doors, I entered a world of elegance and refinement. It
Le Monastere des Augustines’ former cloister is a hotel, restaurant, retreat and museum that soothes your body and soul.
Saint-Roch is an up-and-coming neighborhood bursting with culinary energy. If you want to experience the culture of a city, indulge in its food and drink. Foodie tours are an excellent
You don’t have to be a football enthusiast to appreciate the story of the Green Bay Packers or to enjoy a tour of their home, Lambeau Field. (I’m not, and
The Midwestern state of Wisconsin is notable for exquisite scenery and more than a million cows. It’s also a foodie wonderland with vast and creative spreads of cheese, chocolate and
Grenada’s oldest rum distillery runs on a waterwheel and hand-stoked furnace. One of the joys of travel, for me, is sampling the local cuisine and intoxicants–and learning the stories behind
The Caribbean country of Grenada is seeing a strong surge of tourists and cruise ships these days. Why? The sunny skies and laid-back ambiance are givens, but there’s so much
Mount Cinnamon Resort and Beach Club in Grenada is a luxury boutique hotel overlooking Grand Anse Bay. The Caribbean island of Grenada beckons with velvety soft beaches, lush rainforest, scrumptious
Pamela Dittmer McKuenHi, there! Welcome to my travel blog and portfolio, All The Write Places. I’m a Chicago-based freelance journalist and a Baby Boomer who travels with style. A few of my favorite experiences have been swimming with whale sharks in Cancun, fishing for piranha in the Amazon River, and viewing the annual sandhill crane migration in Nebraska. Plus, eating dark chocolate. Come join me! Or hire me!
