Articles by Janice Nieder

Janice Nieder could be the love child of Indiana Jones and Julia Child. Previously a specialty food consultant in NYC, Janice is currently a San Francisco-based culinary tourism writer who has wined & dined her way through 80 countries. To keep things in balance, Janice also enjoys writing about her Girlfriend Getaways which include spa visits, soft-core adventure, cultural events, shopping, boutique hotels, and chef interviews.

Wanderlust: Three days of road-trippin’ foodie fun in Vermont, pt. 2

Janice Nieder - 10.23.2018

Travel writer Janice Nieder continues her Vermont road trip. The journey began in Part 1, and now continues... Day 2: Shelburne Farms & Basin Harbor Shelburne...

Wanderlust: Three days of road-trippin’ foodie fun in Vermont, pt.1

Janice Nieder - 10.22.2018

Vermont could be the poster child for organic, farm-to-table, seasonal, artisanal, SCRUMPTIOUS food. Before my recent foodie foray there I was aware that they...

Travel Getaway Guide: Rochester, New York – Where to stay and dine, things to see and do

Janice Nieder - 09.22.2018

Top must see & do’s in New York State's third largest city.

Why I chose Viking’s ‘Portugal River of Gold’ cruise for my 100th country trip (Part 2)

Janice Nieder - 08.23.2018

Picturesque Porto A few hours later we arrived in Gaia, a short-over-the-bridge walk away from Porto, where all the river cruise vessels tie up. Being...

Why I chose Viking’s ‘Portugal River of Gold’ cruise for my 100th country trip (Part 1)

Janice Nieder - 08.21.2018

This year not only was Portugal voted “The Best European Travel Destination” but they also received 20 other awards at the 2018 World Travel...

Best tripping, sipping and savoring around the San Juan Islands Pt. 2: Orcas Island

Janice Nieder - 06.13.2018

Time to board the ferry for the scenic ride to Orcas Island, or as the locals call it “the Emerald Isle”. A diverse green...

Best tripping, sipping and savoring around the San Juan Islands Pt. 1: Whidbey Island

Janice Nieder - 06.12.2018

There are approximately 172 islands in Washington State’s San Juan County, plus the popular neighboring islands of Whidbey and Camano, and once you start visiting...