“NO PASSPORT” REQUIRED: ROADTRIP Adventures in the U.S.
Here are 10 unforgettable “no-passport” adventures, from back country biking to horseback riding and chasing the Northern Lights:
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Spring Fling with Pink Martini
Pink Martini fans now have another reason to celebrate their beloved and iconic “little orchestra with a big sound”. Band leader and founder, Thomas Lauderdale and his talented entourage of musicians and vocalists have returned to the tour circuit for 2023. The Spring Fling Tour includes over ten U.S. performances through the end of May,…
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Cruise Review: John Muir’s Alaska with UnCruise Adventures
Alaska is known as the last great frontier. At more than 663,000 square miles, the vast state is only populated by around 700,000 people; those largely in a few cities and towns. With its incredible natural beauty, adventure opportunities and very unique topography and wildlife — one of the best ways to see Alaska is…
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How the curious case of eco-fibbing gave rise to the sustainable fish duo of Two X Sea
With beloved Blue Bottle in hand (a nod to the early morning hour) my collaborator, Julie Ann Fineman, and I head toward Two X Sea — the celebrated sustainable-fish purveyor that resides on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Co-founders Bill Foss and Kenny Belov are onboard to let us grill them about the business. As…
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Visit Portland Oregon: Portlandia Style
Had enough of “staycations”? Want a travel destination that won’t break the piggy bank? Portland, Oregon is more than recycling, kale chips and polar fleece. This pacific northwest city is alive with quirky culture. There’s a couple of mandatory details to discuss first. One: Watch at least one episode of “Portlandia” to understand this Berkeley-er-than-thou…
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Inspiration: Hotel Review: Sonoma CA: EDH + EDK = ILY
Translation: I’m in love with the El Dorado Hotel and its in-house restaurant, El Dorado Kitchen. I’m certainly not one who falls in love frequently or easily and there isn’t an industry that holds more truth in that statement than the hotel/travel sector. It seems every time I travel, something goes wrong; like Murphy’s Law…
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Culture: Navigating Wine and Waters in San Diego’s Downtown
by Alexa Evans Apparently, you can have too much Sauvignon Blanc. Although I am admittedly quite fond of the herbaceous varietal, a taste I obtained while residing in New Zealand, I temporarily called a moratorium on all glasses of glistening white vino until I was certain they would no longer induce spinning rooms. The decision…
