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The Mission Restaurant: A Culinary Pilgrimage

Swordfish - Purple & romanesco cauliflower, toasted farro, leek & garlic mote & smoked pasilla sabyon

The Mission Restaurant takes diners on an extraordinary culinary pilgrimage—starting with the main dining area which is decorated in rich earth tones, supple leathers and large candelabras hanging from the exposed duct-work ceiling. A back-lit Himalayan salt wall sets the stage for Peruvian accented Latin fare that introduces the palate...

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Road tripping to magical Venda in South Africa

Domba Dance

If you’re needing to get entirely off the radar for a few days, then this Venda road trip is worth considering. Likewise, if you’re visiting South Africa and wish to travel off the beaten path and explore the not-so-commercial-side of the Rainbow Nation, you might find this helpful as well. ...

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Visiting Bisbee, Arizona? Here are 5 things to do!

Bisbee, Arizona by MikesRoadTrip.com

Long ago, Bisbee, Arizona, was the town where copper and silver mines were in full swing. Today, Bisbee celebrates its rich historical heritage while also being a magnet for tourists. This quirky mining town is an enclave for artists with its eccentric charm and picturesque mountainside perch. Located about 90...

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Now a member of SATW

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SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) is a professional association made up of well over 1000 writers, editors, photographers and video producers, as well as bloggers and PR experts in the U.S. and Canada. The organization was founded in 1955 and is probably one of the most trusted voices in...

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Planning a road-trip to Vilankulo: the gateway to Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago

Traditional Dhow Safari Vilankulo

I’m incredibly passionate about the Bazaruto Archipelago and love referring to it as The Blue Heart Of Eastern Africa. Having traveled far and wide across Mozambique, and being fortunate enough to have flown the length of this magnificent country’s coastline, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is just something...

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5 Sights not to miss in Rajasthan, India

Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan by Mike Shubic

Rajasthan is located in the northwestern region of India and is by far the largest state in the country—it’s also one of the most beautiful places to visit in this incredible part of the world. Rajasthan is home to stupendous structures, artistic elements and rich cultural heritage, which has been...

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Speaking at TBEX Europe in Ostrava, Czech Republic

Speaking at TBEX Europe in Ostrava, Czech Republic

I am super excited to announced that I will be speaking at TBEX Europe (Travel Blogger Exchange Conference) in Ostrava, Czech Republic in the end of July, 2018. This will be my 9th or 10th TBEX event, and 6th time as a speaker. One of the reasons I'm very excited...

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Essential Tech for Your Business Trip

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Traveling for business can be a stressful activity. From running between meetings to days that include less sleep and more action, business travel often proves hard on the mind, body, and soul. The primary use of technology in our daily lives has always been to support and help us. The...

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Upcoming Southwestern road trip with an Irish lass

Horseshoe bend at sunset on Southwest road trip

The Southwestern part of the U.S. (Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico) is probably one of my favorite areas of the country to road trip/explore. I won't say I've covered every inch, but I have done it many times and it never gets old. The Southwest is truly a unique...

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