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Burger Lounge serves up hip experience
I recently had the pleasure of dining at "Burger Lounge" while staying on Coronado Island in San Diego, California. Burger Lounge puts a whole new spin on the "burger" experience...how you ask? First, the layout and decor is pleasantly unique, hip and identifiable (kudos to the person who came up...
Read moreTeam “Road Bros”
I teamed up with a fellow travel video blogger, Brian Cox (aka The Travel Vlogger) to enter the Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" contest. This epic road trip will take an entire month and starts in Washington, D.C., ending up in Seattle, Washington. We have our fingers crossed...the...
Read moreExploring an Abandoned Nevada Mine
While I was working my way toward northern California, I made a number of stops to explore old ghost towns in western Nevada. It was getting late so I was figured I should find a good place to camp. After seeing a dirt road to veer off of highway 95...
Read moreThe Mesa Verde “Balcony House” climb and tour
Most of Mesa Verde National Park can be explored on your own, however there are a number of sites (including the Balcony House) that require a permit and guided tour by a knowledgeable park ranger. The price is just $3 for each guided tour, which I really recommend since these...
Read moreWhat is “the ONE thing” in San Diego, California?
San Diego, California is one of the coolest big cities in America. "SD" as San Diego is often affectionately referred, is made up of a series of coastal communities that beckons snow birds (people escaping the cold) and zonies (people escaping the heat) throughout the year. From young and old,...
Read moreManfrotto Tripod Review
As a travel video blogger, I was on the lookout for a lightweight, yet sturdy and high quality tripod with fluid head. I had done a ton of research and finally decided on the Italian made, Manfrotto 055XDB tripod with 128RF fluid head. I purchased the tripod with micro fluid...
Read moreMilepost Marker Rating System
I don't know about you, but I have always found the basic five star (or two thumbs-up) type rating system to be ambiguous and often unreliable. Take movies for example...critics give a film rave reviews, then when you go to see it, it's often disappointing. The reason...critics typically look at...
Read moreFirst time ‘Kamping’ at the San Diego KOA
I've done all kinds of camping in my day, but I'd never been "kamping" in San Diego before. The San Diego KOA (Kampgrounds of America) is located in the southern part of the county in Chula Vista. The property is quite large, with over 300 sites for RVers and tent...
Read moreMedia interview with ABC15
Today I was interviewed by Rebecca Thomas from ABC15 in Phoenix. The segment will air in late April or early May and is on travel bloggers who make money doing what they love. Can't wait to see how the segment turns out. The interview was conducted via Skype, my first...
Read moreLavish Luxury at 1906 Lodge
Every so often I stay at a property that sets the bar just a bit higher. I recently enjoyed such a place on Coronado Island in San Diego, California…the 1906 Lodge. As the name might imply, the structure (that is now a first-class B&B) was initially built in the year...
Read moreGuest on “Check Please!” Arizona
Back in December (2011) I had the opportunity to appear on a PBS foodie show in Arizona called, "Check Please!" The show is hosted by local, award-winning chef, Robert McGrath. Robert has three guests on each week who all visit the same three restaurants. One restaurant is picked by each...
Read moreWho makes a better Innkeeper?
As you may know, I stay in a lot of B&B's and Inns. I recently stayed at a fantastic place on Coronado Island called, the "1906 Lodge." After touring the property and talking with the owner for a spell, I think I made an interesting observation. My question to you...
Read more‘Solace’ seduces palate with enticing coastal cuisine
During a visit to Encinitas, California, my traveling companion and I visited a newer restaurant called, Solace. Solace and the Moonlight Lounge is situated off highway 101 just blocks from Moonlight Beach. The building is part of a LEED certified mixed-use project anchored by Whole Foods. The two story structure...
Read moreFive things NOT to do while staying at a B&B
Top Five Innkeeper Pet Peeves... I absolutely love the B&B/Inn experience, some might argue that I've become quite the authority after reviewing so many of them. Because I'm keenly aware that staying at a bed and breakfast is different than a hotel, I felt compelled to try and educate newbies...
Read moreDeath Valley: A fascinatingly inhospitable place
This was my first visit to Death Valley National Park and I wasn't sure what to expect. What I found was a fascinatingly inhospitable place. From the salt flats, sand dunes, to the hikes and cliff dwellings through the canyon walls, Death Valley is a very interesting and unique place...
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