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Alchemy turns food into fun fare
Located in the San Diego community of South Park (just east of downtown) is a neighborhood restaurant the locals rave about, so I had to check it out for myself. Alchemy is a casual and slightly eclectic place serving up some interesting culinary fare and craft cocktails. The focal point...
Read moreArizona Renaissance Festival
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is is one of the largest such festivals in the nation. This year festival organizers are celebrating its 26th season, which runs from the beginning of February through the end of March. The 30-acre park is located just outside of Apache Junction, about 50 miles east...
Read moreKemi SnowCastle is downright cool
For years I've been enamored by the idea of a seasonal and temporary hotel made of snow and ice. I recently had an opportunity to visit one of the most well-known snow and ice structures in the world...the Kemi SnowCastle. While the unusually warm weather and overcast skies did not...
Read moreManitoba from 38,000 feet
As I flew across the skies from London en route to San Diego, I snapped this pic at 38,000 feet above the untouched natural beauty of Manitoba, Canada.
Read moreNili takes guests on Lappish culinary journey
Restaurant Nili in downtown Rovaniemi, Finland is a local staple that whisks guests away on a culinary journey by creating a dining experience that embodies the fresh ingredients from its Arctic region. The interior furnishings are traditional Lappish, with hand crafted materials such as reindeer horns, Lappish woods, and reindeer...
Read moreDinner in an igloo
I'm now in the northern part of Finland, in the Lapland capital of Rovaniemi, which is a community that apparently Santa Claus lives near. As a matter of fact, the Hotel Santa Claus (where I'm staying) is said to have hosted the jolly man on more than one occasion. This...
Read moreRestaurant Juuri serves fantasic Finnish experience
As a self-proclaimed "foodie," I absolutely love it when I discover a restaurant that can play a symphony for my taste buds, while at the same time exciting my other senses. During a trip to Helsinki, Finland, I had an opportunity to dine at Restaurant Juuri, an authentic European-feeling bistro...
Read moreAhnu Mendocino boot review
Last month I attended the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City where I was introduced to a shoe company I’d never heard of before…Ahnu Footwear. A majority of their shoes are for the ladies, but they have a handsome line for men as well, including a few hiking boots. ...
Read moreChihuly exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden
Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona is one of the city's most popular and illustrious attractions...the Desert Botanical Garden. No matter when you visit, you'll be awed by the diversity of the Sonoran Desert. However, if you go now until May 18th, 2014, you'll be dazzled by the outdoor...
Read moreBest Grand Canyon view is at the east entrance Watchtower
The Grand Canyon is a distant second to the Smoky Mountains as the most visited National Park in the country, with over six million visiting annually (2016). The vast majority of visitors come through the South Rim entrance, each in search of the best place to see the awe-inspiring sight....
Read moreSanta Fe Farmers Market
Santa Fe, New Mexico is well known for its rich history, diverse culture, world-class art, chili-inspired culinary dishes, and, distinct Southwestern style. One stop worth making on your next trip to Santa Fe has to be the Farmer's Market, located in the relatively new, Railyard Park. The market began with...
Read moreCherry Springs; a celestial state park
This past summer I road tripped through Pennsylvania, along historic Hwy 6. I spent about five or six days zig zagging north to south, hitting historic sites and state parks along the way. I had been listening to the radio when I heard about an extraordinary meteor shower that would...
Read moreQuebec City Music Festival
In the summer of 2013, I road tripped from Arizona all the way to Québec. I had never been to the province or the city of Québec, so I really did not know what to expect. What I discovered was a part of Canada rich in its European roots...full of...
Read moreHumming bird nesting…
I've never seen a humming bird nesting...protecting its eggs like this. The bird did not move a muscle...I think it was trying to stay camouflaged.
Read moreHoover Dam
Hoover Dam is located about half an hour outside Las Vegas and situated in between Arizona and Nevada. Filled with history and a colossal view, the Hoover Dam is certainly a worthwhile stop. It’s easy to be awed by the Hoover Dam. If you have just a few minutes, stop...
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