When the San Diego chapter of Travel Massive, a global community of travel industry insiders, leaders, and innovators, planned a trip to Temecula, I thought I had been everywhere in… [Continue Reading]
Celebrate the Wines and Uniqueness of Austin
What’s to know about Austin? In 2019, Austin was ranked “#1 Best Place to Live” for three years in a row by both U.S. News and World Reports and by… [Continue Reading]
Dinner Is Served In Birmingham
Birmingham, fondly called “The Magic City” is magical for several reasons. It first got its nickname because within five miles, coal, iron ore, and limestone—all the ingredients to make steel–could… [Continue Reading]
The Finger Lakes Offer Small Town Fun and Great Wines
Have you ever wondered where the “Coolest” and “Most Fun” small towns are in America? Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes region have been described in these terms. Recently,… [Continue Reading]
Park City, Utah, Winter’s Favorite Town
Ice Castles aglow with hundreds of lights inside make them a magical experience for visitors to the charming winter wonderland of Park City. Not only do they cast their mystical… [Continue Reading]
A Real California Road Trip to Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles is definitely a sweet spot in California. It is equidistant from Los Angeles and San Francisco and within a half hour of some of the best beachfront California… [Continue Reading]
From White to Reds, a Delightful Wine Review Council
Every few months the Wine Review Council meets to explore new wines and pairs them with delicious dishes. Recently, we met at the home of Marc and Robin Simpson in… [Continue Reading]
Costa Mesa’s Art, Shopping and Dining Await You
I bet you are itching to get out and do some shopping and explore some new restaurants just like I am. A few weeks ago I attended a webinar… [Continue Reading]
Take the Bite Out of The Chile Mystery
Bite into a jalapeno chile, and you know that was not a good idea. Chiles have always been a mystery to me, and a trip to New Mexico made me… [Continue Reading]
Costa Mesa’s Orange County Fair and Events Centers
Leading a steer that weighed a ton and being frightened that the animal would trample me, grooming a lamb and spending time with other kids my age in the sheep… [Continue Reading]
The Art of Espresso
“It is disgusting to notice the increase in the quantity of coffee used by my subjects, and the amount of money that goes out of the country in consequence. Everybody… [Continue Reading]