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Stockholm on Two Wheels: Biking Around the Capital of Scandinavia
Guest post by: Louise Vinciguerra Spread across 14 islands and surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Europe, Stockholm is not a city to be seen from the inside of a vehicle. One of the most enjoyable—and efficient—means of exploring this Scandinavian capital is via bicycle. Thankfully,...
Read moreNY Daily News says “Best of the Road” a must watch
How cool is this...the NY Daily News puts together a top-10 list of "must watch" shows each week. For the week of July 22nd they mentioned the Travel Channel "Best of the Road" show that I'm on. Don't miss it...July 25th at 8pm EST.
Read moreFive top culinary picks in Charlottesville, VA
[caption id="attachment_12036" align="alignright" width="300"] Thomas Jefferson portrayed by: Steve Edenbro[/caption] Charlottesville, Virginia is a community rich in history, dating back to the earliest years of our fine nation. Thanks in part to one of its most famous residents, Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville has a vibrant culinary scene today. President Jefferson was...
Read moreA meeting with the QiRanger
The travel blogger community is a pretty tight knit one and there are a number of folks I've been following for a while now, including Steve Miller (aka The QiRanger). Steve has been a travel video blogger for many years and has a huge following. He has been living and...
Read moreGuest on the Halli Casser-Jayne show
I had the great pleasure of being a guest on the Halli Casser-Jayne Show (talk radio for fine mines) yesterday. I discussed one of my favorite food topics (Pizza) with fellow guests...cookbook author, Diane Morgan; Food & Wine editor, Tina Ujlaki; and Ryan Hays, The Pizza Fan. If you want...
Read more“Best of the Road” Travel Channel segment sneak peek
This is getting exciting...here is a sneak peek of the "Best of the Road" Travel Channel segment that will air on July 25th at 8pm EST. For those who might not be aware...I'm in the show. :-)
Read moreTop three things to do in Lanzarote
For a holiday destination that's really quite unique, the Canary Island of Lanzarote takes some beating. You may know it for its buzzing beach resorts - Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and party-hard Puerto del Carmen to name just a few. Or maybe you're familiar with its stark volcanic landscape and...
Read moreFive Essential San Francisco Experiences
Fancy a road trip along California’s famous highway 101 this summer? There couldn’t be a better place to end your journey than San Francisco. The ‘City by the Bay’ truly has it all—natural beauty, incredible architecture, world-class cuisine and its own quirky culture. During your visit to this northern Californian...
Read moreMention and photo credit in USA Today
After the official announcement of the Best of the Road winner for "Best Food," the next day USA Today ran a full page featuring each of the winners. In addition to my mention, I also received photo credit for a pic I took at Anasazi Restaurant in Santa Fe.
Read more4700 miles, 97 restaurants and 400 meals later…
My Best of the Road journey has finally come to an end. It was an unbelievable trip in so many ways. We traveled 4700 miles, went through 19 states, visited nearly 100 restaurants, tried over 400 meals, focused on six amazing towns, and consumed who knows how many calories. All...
Read moreNews media from “Best of the Road”
During my time on "Best of the Road," we generated a lot of media coverage, here are just a few blurbs I've found. NATIONAL MEDIA Market Watch - "The Best of the Road comes in all forms: Food, Fun, Patriotism, Friendly and Beauty" USA Today - "Five best small towns...
Read moreFive restaurants NOT to miss in Lewiston, NY
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the idyllic village of Lewiston, NY during my epic "Best of the Road" rally this summer. I was so impressed with the community of Lewiston—the people are friendly, outgoing and gregarious. The town is full of culture with a thriving art and music...
Read moreAnd the “Best of the Road” winners are…
As many of you know, I was one of the participants on this year's "Best of the Road" with Rand McNally and USA Today, which will be featured on the Travel Channel July 25th at 8pm EST. I have no doubt that all the judges had an incredibly difficult time...
Read moreMust-do east coast road trip sights
Guest Post by: Christina Miller Planning a road trip across the United States? There are plenty of routes to take, whether you want to see the old West or what it’s like in California wine country. But one of the must do U.S. road trips to take is a drive...
Read moreSweet Suite at the Capitol Hill Residence Inn
I just arrived in Washington, D.C., my first-ever visit. After a long day and a red-eye flight from Seattle, I'm very grateful to be able to get an early check-in here at the Capitol Hill Residence Inn (A Marriott property). I'm in a wonderful two-room suite with living area, kitchenette...
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