I’ve lived in Santa Rosa since 2009, and for most of that time I’ve made a living installing till and ordering systems for restaurants and tasting rooms around Sonoma and Napa. It’s not a glamorous job. But it means I’ve stood behind more tasting bars than most sommeliers, usually holding a screwdriver instead of a glass, and I notice how a winery handles its bills long before I notice what’s in the bottle. Wine country is hard on a tab. A … [Read more...]
Porto & the Douro Valley: A Journey Through Wine, Wonders, and Winding Roads
We love when cities inspire us, the perfect combination of visual charm, combined with natural beauty and a product known worldwide (port). The part of Porto located along the banks of the Douro River where it empties into the Mediterranean Sea is almost surreal with its colorful historic buildings lining both sides of the river, beautiful bridges spanning its expanse and major port houses dotting the city. After three weeks of racing around … [Read more...]
Vermillion, South Dakota – October 2026
Located in the far southeast corner of the state in a part of the country the features another very approximate 'four corners' where South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska all come close to meeting. Lewis and Clark on their expedition across the country camped near the site of present day Vermillion. This small town offers plenty of attractions for visitors. Start with a stop in the historic downtown - perhaps for lunch or dinner at the Silk … [Read more...]
Where to Stay in Sanur Bali: The Calmest Base on the Island
After enough time in Bali, I've come to think the biggest decision you make there isn't which temples to see or how long to stay. It's where to base yourself. Pick the right spot and the island feels gentle and easy. Pick the wrong one and you spend the trip stuck in traffic and heat, hunting for somewhere without a flight of stairs. I've spent a good deal of time in the quieter parts of Bali, and one town keeps pulling me back: Sanur, on the … [Read more...]
Erik Wolf, Founder and Executive Director of the World Food Travel Association
Erik Wolf is the founder and Executive Director of the World Food Travel Association. He is a speaker and consultant who has worked with global names like Disney, Marriott, American Express and Royal Caribbean, as well as UNESCO and the UN World Tourism Organization. His book Have Fork, Will Travel pulls together voices from experts around the world and shows how food and drink shape the way we travel, the places we visit and the cultures we … [Read more...]
Cebu Island Escapes: A Slow and Simple Way to Enjoy the Philippines
There are places that make travel feel easy. Cebu is one of them. You do not have to plan every hour. You do not have to chase every famous attraction. Sometimes, the best way to enjoy Cebu is to choose one island, stay a little longer, and let the trip unfold naturally. A ferry ride, a quiet beach, a small roadside eatery, and a slow afternoon can already feel like a complete vacation. That is the charm of Cebu. It gives travelers many … [Read more...]
Planning a Road Trip Through New Zealand’s South Island Wine Country
There's a certain kind of magic to driving through New Zealand's South Island with nothing but a rental car, a rough itinerary and an appetite for good wine. The island's landscapes shift dramatically from coastal vineyards to alpine valleys, and somewhere in between you'll find some of the most distinctive wine regions on the planet. This isn't a trip you rush. It's one you savor, glass by glass, town by town. A proper wine country road trip … [Read more...]
Planning an NFL Road Trip This Season? Here Is How to Actually Do It Right
The 2026 season opens with the Seahawks hosting the Patriots at Lumen Field on a rare Wednesday kickoff, and by the following Sunday there will be games running from Charlotte to Detroit to Melbourne, Australia, where the 49ers and Rams open the international slate. That kind of spread across the map is exactly why late summer is when road-trip planning actually needs to start rather than the week before a game. Flights and hotel rates in any NFL … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Family Stay You’ll Actually Enjoy
Planning a good vacation often comes down to one simple thing: making the logistics feel easy. Where you stay affects how much time you spend driving, how well everyone rests, and how smoothly the day fits together. That matters in Branson, Missouri, where visitor volume stays high. Explore Branson reported about 6.96 million visitor trips and more than 20.1 million visitor days in its 2025 second-quarter marketing report. With that much … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Restorative Wellness Escape in Pattaya
Some trips are about ticking off sights. Others are about giving yourself permission to do very little, and doing it somewhere beautiful. If you fall into the second camp, Pattaya may not be the first place that springs to mind. This Thai coastal city built its early reputation on energy and nightlife, not tranquillity. Yet spend a few unhurried days here and a quieter, more restorative side reveals itself, one that has been growing steadily for … [Read more...]
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