Festival Highlights SLOIFF 2025 was a record-breaking event, drawing large audiences to its diverse programming. For fans of Neil Young, there was the sold-out screening of Daryl Hannah’s documentary Coastal. This year’s King Vidor Award went to legendary costume designer Bob Mackie, star of the documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion. The film takes you through is…
This May my husband and I had the chance to see a bit more of our home state, including Oregon’s only national park, Crater Lake. We met with his family, some traveling from Portland like ourselves and some from the front range of Colorado to celebrate his dad’s 60th birthday. The vacation rental in Chiloquin,…
Here are 10 unforgettable “no-passport” adventures, from back country biking to horseback riding and chasing the Northern Lights:
With a family wedding in Manchester my husband and I decided to make the long flight from the West Coast to the UK a little extra worth the while with a brief trip to see the oft talked about Lake District. With a bounty of sweet spots to stay and the promise of lush scenery,…
Las Guaracheras, an infectious all-female salsa sextet bringing the heat with Latin rhythms to to their upcoming U.S. tour
Healdsburg itself is a charming destination and relaxing experience – but add in an incredible music festival and it quadruples the reason for a memorable vacation getaway. Sonoma County’s premier summer music event, Healdsburg Jazz Festival returns to the heart of Northern California’s internationally-renowned wine country for its 26th annual festival from June 15 – 23, 2024 featuring many…
They say the secret to getting to know a culture is born through a passion for its food. Spain is no exception. Paella, the country’s most well-known and celebrated dish, is a reflection of the richness and diversity of the country that created it. The bright, inviting colors and layers of intense flavor the dish…