If you know anything about visiting Portland, Oregon, you’ve probably heard that Voodoo Doughnuts is a must try. It, no doubt, is a social media hotspot. But when it comes to the city’s best tasting donuts, does Voodoo Doughnut deserve the claim to fame? It’s a question we wanted to answer during our recent visit… Continue reading BEST DONUTS IN PORTLAND | A BLIND TASTE TEST
Category: Weekend getaways
WHAT TO DO IN MEMPHIS | WEEKEND GETAWAY GUIDE
We spent last weekend in Memphis. Although we were there for a soccer tournament and that kept us relatively occupied, we did make some time to get out and experience the city a bit. Unfortunately, Graceland was not in our plans, but we found that a visit to Memphis can be a lot of fun,… Continue reading WHAT TO DO IN MEMPHIS | WEEKEND GETAWAY GUIDE
5 BEST BITES IN THE WINTER VILLAGE AT BRYANT PARK
Until our recent Thanksgiving week visit to New York City, I had never been to a holiday market. In fact, I didn’t even know holiday markets existed. As I researched for our trip, I kept reading more and more about two holiday markets in New York: the Winter Village at Bryant Park and the Union… Continue reading 5 BEST BITES IN THE WINTER VILLAGE AT BRYANT PARK
Where to eat in Washington DC
My family recently returned home from a trip to Washington DC. While the obvious draw to the destination was the opportunity for sightseeing, I have to admit that we are a family of foodies and dining out is always one of our favorite parts of any vacation. I’m pleased to report that Washington DC was… Continue reading Where to eat in Washington DC
Where to stay, go and eat in Asheville, NC
We had a great time exploring the Asheville, NC. We spent three nights there and I was able to check off another travel experience bucket list item: picnic along the Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall. I absolutely adore hearing/reading about destinations both exotic and not-so-much, especially when I’m researching for a trip. With that… Continue reading Where to stay, go and eat in Asheville, NC
Paso Robles dining :: 5 must-try menu items
Special thanks to TravelPaso for hosting our stay and dining experiences. During our recent visit to Paso Robles, we had the opportunity to dine at some of the area’s best restaurants–from fast casual to gourmet–and I’m here today to share an inside glimpse at Paso’s culinary scene. But rather than wax poetic about every last… Continue reading Paso Robles dining :: 5 must-try menu items
SONOITA, ARIZONA WINE TRAIL GUIDE
Visitors to southeast Arizona can count on us for two things: plentiful sunshine and really, really good authentic Mexican food. It may come as a surprise, then, that we can also boast being home to several wineries that produce award-winning wines. Arizona’s only official American Viticulture Area is located about an hour south and east… Continue reading SONOITA, ARIZONA WINE TRAIL GUIDE
PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA TRAVEL GUIDE
My family’s accommodations, activities and dining were sponsored by Travel Paso. All opinions are my own. There are certain destinations that every traveler must visit at least once. For instance, is there anybody who argues that sooner than later you’ve simply got to try a hot dog on the streets of New York? Or drink champagne… Continue reading PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA TRAVEL GUIDE
Two unique ways to see the vineyards of Paso Robles
Special thanks to Travel Paso, Outback Trail Rides and Margarita Adventures for hosting our experiences in Paso Robles. The opinions I’m sharing reflect my genuine experience. When I travel with my family, I set out to do two things: Have fun. Make memories. Pretty simple, right? In most cases, yes. I will say, however, that… Continue reading Two unique ways to see the vineyards of Paso Robles
Family Travel :: Boston
Visiting Boston has been on my travel wish list for a long time. Jayce and I recently had the opportunity to tag along on a business trip with Jeff. While the big guy was spending his days in business meetings, the little guy and I were off exploring the city. We had a great time! … Continue reading Family Travel :: Boston
Family Travel: Austin, Texas
Embassy Suites provided my family with two nights of accommodations in order to facilitate this post. All opinions and experiences are mine. Have I ever mentioned that I married a cowboy? You might think I’m mistaken because, after all, it does say right over there in my bio that I bagged myself a rocket scientist… Continue reading Family Travel: Austin, Texas
A wine & food affair | Sonoma wine festival
As luck would have it, several Sonoma area wineries were participating in a food and wine festival during the weekend of our visit. For $72, visitors could taste wine and sample the featured dish at any (and all) of the participating wineries. Visiting each of the 107 participating wineries in two days would have been… Continue reading A wine & food affair | Sonoma wine festival