Art, California, Museums, Napa Valley, Outdoor Art, Restaurants, Wineries
Carneros: Art, Bubbles and Fine Dining
If you’re ready for a break from wine tasting and need to get off the well-trodden and always busy…
September 14, 2015Join the Journey
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California, Hotels, Napa Valley, Restaurants, WineriesDowntown Napa Dining: Atlas Social + Torc + 1313 Main + Oenotri + Cadet
There are few vacations I find more relaxing than a trip to the Napa Valley. There are always new…
August 14, 2015 -
Art, California, Napa Valley, Uncategorized, WineriesArt and Wine in Napa Valley—A Visit to Mumm Napa and Hall Wines
A surprising number of Napa wineries also have art galleries on their premises. The Hess Collection, Clos Pegase, and…
September 14, 2015 -
Family Fun, Outdoor Activities, Park City, Skiing, UtahBack to (Ski) School— Hitting the Slopes at Deer Valley
It had been more than 25 years since I last slid my feet into skis but when the chance…
December 31, 2016 -
Beaches, Hawaii, Maui, Natural Wonders, Outdoor ActivitiesMaui– A Blowhole, Beach Hike and Dragon’s Teeth
Maui is a tropical paradise with astounding natural beauty. We visited a spectacular blowhole, took a beach hike and discovered dragon’s teeth!
August 16, 2021 -
Book Stores, Family Fun, Markets, Missions, Pirates, Restaurants, San Francisco, ShoppingExploring San Francisco’s Mission District
It’s easy to spend your entire day just wandering around the Mission District. There’s someplace inviting to eat and…
September 19, 2015 -
California, Dining, Restaurants, San FranciscoSan Francisco’s Star-Studded Dining Scene: Al’s Place, Lord Stanley, Kin Khao, SBP
Forget any notion of stuffy dining rooms, pretentious servers and worshipful silence that Michelin- starred restaurants may conjure in…
October 27, 2016 -
California, Carmel, Family Fun, History, Monterey, Monterey Bay, Motorcycles, MuseumsMotorcycle Mania—Moto Talbott Collection
Note: The Moto Talbott Collection closed permanently on September 30, 2024. I’m not much of a motorcycle aficionado myself,…
April 6, 2017 -
California, Museums, Palm Desert, Palm SpringsArt Oasis- Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden
Art and nature lovers share a common destination– the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden in Palm Desert. The stunning sculpture garden…
February 11, 2015 -
Europe, Italy, Practical Information, Travel TipsNavigating Travel as Covid Continues– Updated!
Covid has changed how, and even if we travel, for what feels like a long time now. As I prepared for my first international trip in nearly two years, I learned just how different things are.
January 5, 2022