Janice Nieder

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.

Close Glacial Encounters of the Third Kind in Mat-Su Valley

Glacier Hopping by small plane, helicopter and foot.

Missouri’s Big Cedar Lodge: Rustic Elegance in a Wilderness Wonderland

A mere 10 miles from touristy Branson, Missouri brings you to a distinctly different getaway…the roughhewn, upscale Big Cedar Lodge, tucked inside a remote...
Bentonville Walmart Museum

Wanderlust: The little town that could… and did!

Travel writer Janice Nieder explores the charming town of Bentonville, Arkansas and discovers art, whimsical museums, and Walmart founder Sam Walton's prophetic to-do list.
Covington Ghost Tour

A Zombie, Vampire and Werewolf walk into a bar…

Only in Georgia is this not the beginning of a joke but a frequent occurrence! Did you know that Georgia is rated number three...

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa: The Perfect Girlfriend Getaway

A luxurious getaway a mere 3 hour flight from SFO. It doesn't get any better says travel writer Janice Nieder.

Spotlight on True/False Film Festival

I had heard about Columbia’s True/False Film Festival for years, but since it wasn’t anywhere near my neck of the woods I never got...

Exploring Springfield – the poster child for Ozark Cool

Travel writer Janice Nieder explores Springfield, Missouri and discovers a place that oozes small town charm combined with the best big city offerings. Janice shares places to stay, things to do, dining experiences not to miss.

Stark Insider Wanderlust: Towers Lotte New York Palace

Without a doubt, NYC is one of the world’s most exciting places to visit, crammed with irresistible restaurants, shops, museums, and theater... but let’s...

Hedonistic Hiking in Tuscany: Chianti, Cooking and… Castles

An unforgettable culinary walking tour.
Wichita Kansas - Keeper of the Plains

Exploring the wonders of Wichita — and, yes, you read that right!

Dorothy and Toto may have made this Kansas city famous, but it's the shopping, dining, and wonderful sights that keep us coming back for more.