Saturday and Sunday April 17-18, 2010 BODEGA BAY, CA. - The Bodega Bay community will celebrate its 37th annual Fisherman's Festival on the weekend of April 17-18, at Westside Park. Record crowds are expected to take in live music and entertainment, sample local cuisine, and browse the wares of 80 plus crafter and artisan booths. A special feature will be the dedication of a Fishermen's Memorial to remember fishermen lost at sea. The … [Read more...]
Romantic Napa Valley
Romantic Napa Valley by Autumn Millhouse Looking for a romantic getaway to the wine country? Why not Napa - take the initial plunge with a purchase of Romantic Napa Valley. Let author, Autumn Millhouse share her undiscovered secrets for top romantic wineries, restaurants activities and more. Highlights include information and photos about each of Napa's small towns, wine education, and top romantic hotels. Autumn is a Napa native who … [Read more...]
Yosemite – Wineries
Mariposa County is the southern most county in the Sierra Foothills wine growing region. There are merely 4 bonded wineries in the entire county! We are used to visiting the heart of California's wine region, Sonoma and Napa counties and seeing literally hundreds of wineries in each county. As a result, visiting Mariposa County for wine tasting is relatively easy as far as making choices of who to visit is concerned. Why not visit them all in a … [Read more...]
Recommended restaurants, San Martin de los Andes & Cordoba Argentina – April 2009
Recommended restaurants, San Martin de los Andes & Cordoba Argentina -The following are two highly recommended restaurants in Argentina. One is in the town of San Martin de los Andes and the other is on Cordoba. Boqueria, Vinos and TapasLocation: Cap. Drury 857, San Martin de los Andes, Neuquen 02972 425663 Chef: Pablo Doskoch Head Sommelier: Victoria Gonzalez - more than 400 varieties of wine, with select wines from Patagonia - delicious … [Read more...]
Luke’s Restaurant New Orleans – March 2009
Luke’s Restaurant New Orleans - Luke's is a fabulous brasserie (French for cafe which is also a restaurant) located in the heart of New Orleans's downtown area just south of the well-known Canal Street. It is one of several restaurants owned by famed chef John Besh. John operates an organic farm which provides some of the vegetables and meats for this restaurant. Start out your meal with a Sazerac, one of the oldest cocktails in the world which … [Read more...]
Architecture, Tango and Amazing Landscapes
It's hard to know where to start when describing Argentina: a country of vibrant cities that somehow find their way onto every backpacker's wish list, Argentina is also a place of incredible diversity and natural beauty. From tango clubs in charmingly chaotic Buenos Aires to breathtaking treks across the Perito Moreno Glacier, it's a truly beguiling travel destination. What's more, despite its modern (and often quite 'European') metropolises, … [Read more...]
Napa Valley – November 2008
Napa Valley is a narrow long valley located about an hour north and slightly east of San Francisco. This is California and the USA's premiere Internationally recognized wine region. Cabernet is the "king" of the varietals produced in this region and most wineries produce at least one vintage of this wine. There are approximately 1,000 wineries/producers in the valley making wine commercially and of these a fair number are open to the public. … [Read more...]
Day 2 – New Orleans
Breakfast Cafe du Monde ,located at 800 Decatur Street, is an ideal location for breakfast. This is the original Cafe du Monde location - with a number of other branches mostly in and around New Orleans, as well as a large international presence exclusively in Japan. The cafe is located near the shores of the Mississippi River in the French Quarter this is where you come for French-style beignet pastries and coffee. You can drive here or … [Read more...]
Legend and History in Greece
Backpacking around Ancient Monuments in Athens, Delphi and Santorini Ancient Greece has long been hailed as instrumental in the development of Western society and philosophy. Today, the remains of many temples, amphitheaters and civic structures built during this era can still be seen. Traveling around Greece's ancient sites on a budget is easy thanks to a combination of good quality Greece hostels and cheap public transport links that are … [Read more...]
Love in Venice for Less
Enjoying a Romantic Break on a Budget Venice is, without a doubt, one of the world's legendary romantic destinations. But the hordes of lovers traveling to the city each year have also transformed it into a hotspot for over-priced restaurants and hotels. However, beneath the veneer of tourist traps and expensive rates, Venice retains its unique charm and, with a few money-savvy decisions, can be a city of romantic possibility even for a … [Read more...]
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