Eating out at restaurants as you travel is part of the cultural experience. We share ideas for the best places to eat when you travel, from casual farm-to-table cuisine to upscale restaurantss.
Being active in Astoria, Oregon, is easy. Stroll the 6-mile Riverwalk along the historic waterfront. Climb a massive column for a stellar view. And when you're ready, a place to taste beer and devour a wood-fired pizza. Astoria will definitely keep you busy. Our 10...
I saw the announcement for Late Lunch & Learn and I almost squealed with delight. Before COVID, one of my favorite spots to sip happy hour cocktails and watch the sunset was from jade bar at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. My husband and I...
There’s something mesmerizing about the majesty of the Columbia River, especially when enjoyed in a cozy bathrobe lying in a luxurious bed warmed by a flickering fireplace. Add in a cup of French press coffee and a freshly-made crepe from the chef’s kitchen at the...
The vast Navajo Nation Reservation covers more than 25,000 miles in New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. The Navajo Nation Parks are on some of the most scenic lands in the Southwest and are popular places to visit. If you want to experience iconic southwestern...
If you're a fan of Bravo's Top Chef, you'll likely know that the Emmy Award-winning series' 18th season took place in Portland, Oregon. It was an odd season thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The judges, contestants, special guests, hosts, and crew were all confined...
I was recently a guest of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants at the North Phoenix location of Ocean Prime. I had eaten there once when it first opened, but it had been years. I was looking forward to some great seafood in one of my earliest excursions back into a...
I really love poké bowls. When I crave comfort food, I crave poké bowls. I had exceptional poké in Hawaii, so I'm always picky about the poké I find elsewhere. So, I jumped at a chance recently to check out Koibito Poké in Scottsdale. If you want some fresh...
When you speed down I-10 between Arizona and Southern California, you might not think of stopping in the Coachella Valley and Indio, California. However, I highly recommend taking some time to explore the history and amazing agricultural bounty. It wasn’t until the...
We were on a road trip through southern Utah, just about three hours south of Salt Lake City, when we spied an enticing billboard on the side of the road – “Best Cinnamon Rolls in the West – Next Exit turn right!” We couldn’t resist and so we turned right into...
A road trip down the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge parallels the popular (and very busy) waterfall-filled Oregon side. When you hear about the Columbia River Gorge you usually think about that side, lined with waterfalls such as the renowned Multnomah...