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The Inn at Newport Ranch: Northern California’s Premier Adventure Lodge

December 26, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

The Inn at Newport Ranch: Northern California’s Premier Adventure Lodge

The Inn at Newport Ranch, located on the craggy Pacific coastline near Fort Bragg, CA in Mendocino County is perhaps the ideal location to explore California's wild northern coast. Simultaneously remote and accessible, this unique boutique adventure lodge boasts miles of uninterrupted oceanfront vistas, upscale dining, as well as an abundance of nature and adventure tours. The Inn was recognized on the 2018 Andrew Harper Grand Award Winner list, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, Beach, Bicycle, California, Caves, Culinary travel, Garden, History, Lodge, Mendocino, Oregon, Redwoods, Restaurants, Romantic, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Seafood, Spa, Vermont

A Remarkable Stay at Brewery Gulch Inn

December 1, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar3 Comments

A Remarkable Stay at Brewery Gulch Inn

Nestled among groves of pines and redwoods along the rugged northern California coast, one finds the Brewery Gulch Inn, a remarkable hotel with an equally remarkable story. On multiple occasions, it has been voted one of the top hotels in both the US and in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine as well as by Conde Naste. It is situated off California’s Highway 1, just south of the town of Mendocino, where the clear waters of the Pacific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Beach, California, Cruising, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Garden, Harvest, History, Mendocino, Mexico, Redwoods, Restaurants, Seafood, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

A Drive through the Avenue of the Giants

September 17, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar1 Comment

A Drive through the Avenue of the Giants

Few trees are as magnificent as the California coast redwoods - living behemoths whose size and height seem to make a mockery of other trees nearby. And while there are a handful of scattered locations around the state to see them, my absolute favorite place is the "Avenue of the Giants," an incredible 27 km (17 mile) drive through northern California's ancient redwood forest. The road is lined by some of the largest trees in the world. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: California, Redwoods, San Francisco, Walking tour, Wildlife

Three California Roads Less Traveled

August 22, 2018 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

Three California Roads Less Traveled

It's easy to argue that California is the land freeways and automobiles. And with its massive scale and incredible geographic diversity, there are plenty of scenic routes to explore. We've all heard of the world-famous drives, like the section of the Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur or Mulholland Drive through the Hollywood Hills. While I have plenty of favorites, I'd like to share three lesser-known routes. There are, of course, many more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: California, Carmel, China, Freeways, Hiking, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Redwoods, Restaurants, Rome, Traffic, Ventura, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Mushroom Madness in Mendocino County

October 14, 2017 by Dave1 Comment

Mushroom Madness in Mendocino County

MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIF. – As the flavors of fall arrive in Northern California's Mendocino County so does the annual crop of coveted candy cap, chanterelle, porcini and hedgehog mushrooms. Straddling historic Highways 1 and 101 with nearly 2,500 sq. miles of live oak and stately redwood groves, the region is a natural hotspot for some 3,000 mushroom varieties, 500 of which are edible. The annual haul is nothing short of historic, nurturing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Beer, California, Culinary travel, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Harvest, Mendocino, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Oakland, Photography, Redwoods, Resort, Restaurants, Sacramento, San Francisco

The Blue Lagoon Experience, Iceland

September 11, 2015 by Dave4 Comments

The Blue Lagoon Experience, Iceland

As I pulled out of the airport I saw steam in the distance - making a mental note to come back here I later realized this must be the "sign" of the infamous Blue Lagoon. I returned in the afternoon driving through what at a quick glance looks like a barren wasteland with volcanic rock strewn all about. As you glance across this stark landscape you see no trees - but if you look closer in certain sheltered rock plateaus, there are in fact small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Art, California, Drinking, Iceland, Redwoods, Victoria Falls

A Guide To California’s Top Natural Beauty Spots

November 19, 2014 by Robert D.Leave a Comment

A Guide To California’s Top Natural Beauty Spots

California is pretty amazingly beautiful, so selecting the top 5 spots was pretty tough, but in the name of being succinct that's what I have done for this post. So here are my favourite few places in California - must see spots for any nature lover. 1. Redwood National Park I just love forests, so this was always going to be on my list. The national park is mostly made of dense forest and beautiful (and huge) redwood trees which are sure to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Bridges, California, Carmel, Hiking, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Nevada, Redwoods, Sierra Nevada, Ski Trip, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife, Yosemite National Park

Exploring Napa…as in the City of Napa

December 14, 2013 by Dave3 Comments

Exploring Napa…as in the City of Napa

Introduction For many years the city of Napa was just a place you passed as you entered the Napa Valley - the city center is not on the main highway (Highway 29) and it was lacking in restaurants, hotels and tasting rooms. When you told people you were visiting the Napa Valley, the city of Napa was not mentioned as your final destination, rather you would have been referring to the wineries up valley; it was those wineries that long attracted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Bakeries, Bridges, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, London, Napa Valley, Oyster, Redwoods, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Italian Food Without Tomato Sauce

December 7, 2013 by Preethi ChandrasekharLeave a Comment

Italian Food Without Tomato Sauce

Living in San Francisco, there's no dearth of restaurants to choose from on a Saturday evening. A few weekends ago, I was given the opportunity to dine in Oakland and wondered what on earth the food scene would be like - was there even a food scene?! The answer is a resounding yes!! From the Temescal area to the streets around Broadway and Telegraph, Oakland surprises with top notch chefs, hipster bars and a thriving food scene! Then there's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Architecture, Food and Wine, India, Italy, Oakland, Redwoods, Restaurants, Romantic, Rome, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Tuscany, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

2013 Travel Writing Contest Winners & Honorable Mentions

August 1, 2013 by Dave4 Comments

2013 Travel Writing Contest Winners & Honorable Mentions

Of all the past travel writing contests, this was the most difficult year to narrow down the entries to the top three winners. We initially selected 11 from over 100 entries. One entry stood out from the others and was the unanimous choice for our top spot. After discussion among the three judges - the three top entries are: Bring Adventure Back to Europe, by Richard Bangs       Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Afghanistan, Africa, Europe, Pizza, Redwoods, Travel Writing Contest, Virginia

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