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Escape to Bodega Bay

April 13, 2021 by Angela MatanoLeave a Comment

Moving from Los Angeles to the tiny town of Mendocino (population 855) in the middle of a pandemic turned out to be one of the most unusual decisions I have ever made. The natural beauty and tranquility act like a balm to the world’s troubles (politics! fires!), but, it should come as little surprise, meeting people while masked up and social distancing has proven difficult. On the other hand, as the world opens up a bit, traveling in both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, England, Fashion, Film, Hiking, Journey, Lodge, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Redwoods, Restaurants, San Francisco, Sand, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sonoma, Sports, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

San Miguel de Allende’s Burgeoning Wine Country

March 20, 2021 by Dave1 Comment

San Miguel de Allende's Burgeoning Wine Country Takes Visitors Across the Dramatic Terrain and Architecture of the Heart of Mexico SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico — This Mexican colonial jewel of a city is probably best known for its architecture, traditions and art scene, but some may find it surprising that its natural light and beauty is also favored by winemakers. The region around San Miguel de Allende is one of the world's newest places … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bicycle, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Mediterranean, Mexico, Restaurants, Romantic, San Francisco, Spa, Spain, Vineyards, Wedding, Wine Tasting

Cook to Thrive by Natalie Coughlin

November 1, 2020 by Dave1 Comment

Author, Natalie Coughlin nurtures several passions, food being one of them. Raising her own vegetables, fruit trees and chickens in her San Francisco Bay Area backyard has given her access, like so many others living in Mediterranean climates access to a diversity of fresh ingredients. She has brought her passion to a number of food focused Television shows including the Food Network's Chopped and was a judge on Food Network's Iron Chef … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culinary Books · Tagged: America, Food and Wine, Mediterranean, Napa Valley, Philippines, San Francisco, Wine Tasting

Santa Ynez Valley’s Open Spaces and Natural Beauty offer a Welcome Escape

August 25, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

(SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.) — The Santa Ynez Valley has never been an ordinary wine country destination, and its abundance of outdoor recreation and amenities is a key reason why. Set along California's Central Coast, with the San Rafael Mountains to the north and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south, rests a natural playground for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, outdoor adventurists, and more. Entering the valley and catching the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Bicycle, California, Culinary travel, Culture, Fishing, Hiking, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Restaurants, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Shopping Mall, Vineyards, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wedding, Wine Tasting

Following a Prominent Boxer, Sports Travel

April 12, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

I had never followed any boxers or the sport before until many years ago when a friend told me about an up an coming young boxer named Andre Ward - who had taken a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics. My friend had already been following his fledgling career for several years and casually mentioned to me one day if I would like to attend a fight. We drove up to San Jose for one of Andre's early professional bouts - the crowd was small but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: California, Drinking, Freeways, Island travel, Los Angeles, Oakland, Photography, Russia, San Francisco, Sports

San Francisco Hotel Review: The Newly Renovated Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

February 26, 2020 by Preethi ChandrasekharLeave a Comment

Where to Stay Lodging in San Francisco varies depending on the location and season you choose to visit. It's however no secret that San Francisco is one of America's most expensive cities and it often leaves visitors wondering how to choose a hotel that fits into their budget. SF Neighborhoods San Francisco has many different neighborhoods to choose from such as: Financial District (downtown), Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Mission District, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Drinking, Photography, Redwoods, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

MGM Springfield Jump Starts City’s Future by Rejuvenating Its Past

November 17, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

The Industrial Revolution ended long ago in the United States but remnants of its impact are still palpable. Once temples of commerce, many cities bustled with sprawling factories, grand theaters, turn of the century office towers, majestic hotels, and regal apartment buildings woven together by pedestrian friendly street grids. Today, much of this ornately designed architecture is demolished or condemned. Over the years, speculative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Baseball, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Casino, Celebrity, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, History, Italy, Luxor, Massachusetts, Resort, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sports

Wineries in Thailand? Yes! A Visit to Thailand’s Smallest Winery, Alcidini Winery

November 15, 2019 by Dave9 Comments

Compared to our time intensive work of visiting hundreds of wineries in the world famous Napa Valley, visiting wineries in Thailand is a fairly straight forward endeavor. We were told there are only 6 wineries in the entire country, 4 of which are in the vicinity of Khao Yai; without spending much time at all, we have already visited 50% of the countries wineries. Our latest winery visit was to Alcidini (the latin name for a local Kingfisher … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Avocado, Bangkok Thailand, Bridges, California, Florida, Harvest, Napa Valley, National Park, San Francisco, Thailand, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

John Muir Slept Here

September 20, 2019 by Kevin NelsonLeave a Comment

The best place to walk in the footsteps of John Muir is Yosemite National Park, where the famed naturalist and conservationist hiked and climbed granite domes, lovingly surveyed plants and animals, studied with rapt eyes “cloud mountains” in the sky, and developed his passion for wild spaces. Another place that evokes feelings for one of the visionary creators of our national park system is his old home in Martinez, California, about an hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, California, Farming, Freeways, Kentucky, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, National Park, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Spain, Traffic, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wisconsin, Yosemite National Park

Crashing and Burning at Randy’s Rock Rapid on the Wild Colorado

August 3, 2019 by Kevin Nelson3 Comments

On a rafting trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, there are passages of high drama and excitement around every bend: House Rock Rapid, the Roaring Twenties, Little Colorado River, Crystal, Upset Rapid, Lava Falls. These are all very famous. Every guide on the river knows about them. Another rapid on the booming Colorado is not nearly as well known. You may float serenely past it without your guide even uttering a word about it, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Arizona, California, Canyon, China, Civil War, Colorado, Desert, Disneyland, Drinking, Food and Wine, Georgia, Grand Canyon, Hiking, Journey, New York City, Paradise, Paris, River Rafting, San Francisco

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