5 Reasons to Wander Ellensburg, Washington
Just north of the Yakima Valley of Washington lies the rural western town of Ellensburg. Known for the Ellensburg Rodeo, one of the top 10 in the U.S., Ellensbu... Read More...
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni: The Pearl of Lake Como
When George Clooney, Richard Branson, Donatella Versace, and Madonna are snapping up vacation villas along Lake Como frequent flyers take notice. If your invita... Read More...
Discovering Wine, Food and Sunshine in Washington’s Yakima Valley
Three hours from Portland and two and a half from Seattle, lie the small towns and agricultural lands of the Yakima Valley. It’s the source of much that is good... Read More...
Hotel Elliott Astoria – Views, Luxury and Oregon History
When I think of hotels with rooftop terraces, destinations like Mexico, Vancouver, and Arizona come to mind. Not usually Astoria, Oregon. But, that's exactly wh... Read More...
The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch: Relaxing Modern Elegance
I left the busy Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and headed to Scottsdale, Arizona. Once I drove down the beautifully landscaped East McCormick Parkway and passed a r... Read More...
Discover Roanoke Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains
Roanoke, Virginia sits east of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just west from what many consider one of the most beautiful drives in the country—the 469-mile Blue ... Read More...
Five Wow Reasons Why You Must Visit Eugene, Oregon
Set beside the scenic Willamette River, Eugene Oregon is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, art and museum lovers, sports fans, and foodies. While staying at T... Read More...
Walking Boise: Downtown History, Foodie Finds and Funky Art
Boise is surprising. Walking Boise is the best way to see this urban chic city. The Idaho capital—and home to the Boise State Broncos—is also a great place to d... Read More...
Touring Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
I grew up hearing a sentence or two about Little Rock Central High School in history class. Some textbooks even contained the iconic image of Hazel Brown, a tee... Read More...
Wandering Thessaloniki Greece: Tours and a Park Hotel Stay
Thessaloniki Greece is called the "city that never sleeps" and from our balcony at the Park Hotel, we discovered that saying is true. For even in the late eveni... Read More...