Albuquerque sits right under the beautiful Sandia mountain range and has an elevation of 5,312 feet in a high desert. This is one of the oldest cities in the country… [Continue Reading]
Two Perfect Days in Costa Mesa, California
What makes a perfect getaway for a few days? For me, it’s water, a beautiful hotel, shopping, some art, and good restaurants. I spent a couple of days in beautiful… [Continue Reading]
Three Fun Anti-Malls in Costa Mesa
A quick trip to Costa Mesa was a welcome shopping change for me from the usual. While it might be beneficial to travel to one of the large… [Continue Reading]
The Two Temeculas
Temecula, California, has a split personality. This is a good thing. Let me give you a little background about the city and what I see as a resident through… [Continue Reading]
Rosé All Day
Summer’s coming, the weather is heating up, and it’s time for “Rosé All Day.” Our Wine Review Council took the opportunity to explore a variety of colorful rosés to enjoy… [Continue Reading]
L’Ecole Winery No. 41 in Walla Walla, Home to Sunshine in a Bottle
When you think of Washington State’s climate, most people think of a whole lot of rain interspersed with some glimpses of sunshine. But journey east over the Cascade Mountains, and… [Continue Reading]
The Great Escape to Whidbey and Camano Islands
If you heart beats at the idea of hiking, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, clam digging, or fishing, then head to Washington’s Whidbey and Camano Islands. Even if you just love… [Continue Reading]
Boozehounds Restaurant Palm Springs—Where Dogs Take Their Humans
Several nights ago a fellow writer, Susan Montgomery, and I attended a media event at Boozehounds, a new dog-friendly restaurant in Palm Springs. We were wowed by the ambiance. We… [Continue Reading]
A Birthday Celebration in Paso Robles Wine Country
Bucolic is the best word I know to describe the wine country of Paso Robles. In the distance along windy roads, cattle graze on the grassy rolling hillsides among the… [Continue Reading]
The Grill at Torrey Pines Offers San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego Restaurant Week is just around the corner. One of my rough jobs as a food, wine, and travel writer is to find out what is being offered for… [Continue Reading]