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Discerning palate gets pleasant ‘surprise’ at Vogue Bistro
As a travel blogger and food critic, I’m always on a quest to discover locally run eateries that will surprise my discerning palate. Located at the northwestern edge of the Phoenix Metro area in a nondescript part of Surprise, Arizona, I found Vogue Bistro. The moment you step inside Vogue,...
Read moreMRT named top-10 road trip blog in 2012
This is exciting news...I just learned that a travel site out of the UK named "Mike's Road Trip (MRT)" one of the top-10 road trip blogs of 2012. In addition, MRT was one of only two sites to receive a perfect 5 out of 5 in their scoring. Woo hoo!...
Read moreFlying E Dude Ranch
If you’re looking for a truly unique vacation experience…enjoy history and the outdoors, do yourself a favor and check out a dude ranch. I recently visited the Flying~E~Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona…this ranch dates back to the mid-40s and still offers guests a way of the west cowboy experience. You’re not...
Read moreTantalizing terroir cuisine at T. Maccarone’s
Over the past decade Walla Walla, Washington has seen a stratospheric surge in its wine industry, going from a couple dozen vineyards, to well over one hundred today. The growth of high quality vino being produced in the Walla Walla Valley has spawned a world-class culinary scene. Located in the...
Read moreJimmy John’s dilutes definition of “gourmet” with mediocrity
Today with all the social media outlets and review sites, I find it hard to believe that mediocrity continues to prevail in the culinary landscape. I have a great deal of travel, dining and cooking experience, so if anyone knows the meaning of “gourmet,” it’s me! I can tell you...
Read moreWhidbey Island: “The shortest distance to far away”
Have you ever been to a place so close to a big city, yet so far removed? One example that comes to mind is Central Park in New York City. Central Park is smack dab in the middle of one of the busiest and most populated cities in the world,...
Read moreCinetics SkatePlate helps stabalize motion video
I have always loved gadgets and tools, especially when they can help me to improve...whether it is a hobbyist activity or in my job. One of the challenges as a road tripper is that space is a commodity, so it's difficult to lug around a lot of equipment. As a...
Read moreCameo Heights Mansion: A B&B as sweet as the apple
Perched atop basalt bluffs with sweeping views of the Walla Walla Valley rests a resplendent domicile known as the Cameo Heights Mansion Bed and Breakfast. Cameo Heights is opulent through-and-through...no expense was spared in creating an atmosphere to put guests in a state of euphoria during their stay. I have...
Read moreGrand View…where?
Ever since I was a kid I've been visiting the tiny town of Grand View, Idaho...which is located about 25 minutes from Mountain Home, or an hour from the more well known city of Boise. I have family who live in Grand View, a town with a population of 469...
Read moreSeattle sunrise sunset in sixty seconds
Here is a timelapes Seattle sunrise and sunset in less than sixty seconds... [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPcvxVk36VI']
Read moreLewiston sings about culinary prowess
Located in upstate New York, near Niagara Falls, Lewiston is one of the most charming small towns I've ever had the privilege of visiting. I was lucky enough to experience the VIP treatment while in Lewiston as the town was selected as one of the stops for "Best of the...
Read moreCocktail History…the story of how the cocktail was created
According to legends and lore, the history of the cocktail dates back to 1821 when it was first created at the Hustler's Tavern in Lewiston, New York. Hustler's Tavern was reportedly the only building left unscathed when the British invaded during the War of 1812. Some say it was because...
Read moreTo the “Pinball Wizard…”
This is a follow-up to the post I wrote on 10/19/2012 "...cancelled flight," if you did not read it, please click here so you understand this entry. I did in fact receive confirmation and an address to the party. So, on Friday evening I made may way to the home...
Read moreSan Juan Marriott: A treasure discovered
This is about my experience staying at the San Juan Marriott with video included: Last week I set off on an adventure to find a treasure...one of epic proportion. The first step in my mission was to locate an old sailing map that I was told could be found in...
Read more“San Juan Treasure” video wins “viewer’s choice” award
This past week I had the privilege of participating in the "Vloggers in Paradise Parte Dos" press tour and film festival in San Juan, Puerto Rico–which was sponsored by the San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino. I had a fantastic time and especially enjoyed hanging out with fellow vloggers...
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