Last weekend, I met up with travel and wine writer, Dave Thompson, for a Napa day trip that started at Cleavage Creek Winery in Pope Valley, far removed from the busy big name wineries along Highway 29 through the Napa Valley.
Tucking in Napa
Half Moon Bay Getaway
Half Moon Bay is notorious for its exciting surfing venues such as Mavericks Beach, but there are many reasons to visit this part of the Northern California coast. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, a Half Moon Bay getaway is perfect on a hot summer day or even…
Cool Place in a Hot Town: Arizona Falls
While visiting family in Arizona, my sister took me to a very unusual place in Phoenix that I hadn’t seen on previous trips. She and her husband came across it unexpectedly while out for a bike ride one day. I’m guessing that most travelers and a large percentage of residents don’t know about this interesting site either.
A Double Rainbow: Feel Lucky?
Was there a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?
Frank LLoyd Wright Angles
I’ve admired the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright for many years and have seen several of the homes he designed, including Robie House in Chicago, Taliesin in Wisconsin and his own home and studio in Oak Park, a Chicago suburb.
Boston Skyline from the Rooftops
I never met a city I didn’t like. Although none are without flaws and problems, I’m always able to find something that appeals to me. Then there are the cities that I absolutely love. Boston is one of those.
To Cruise or Not to Cruise
A tour of the Celebrity Millennium makes me think about taking a cruise.
Sweet Home Chicago: The Bean
The sculpture, “Cloud Gate”, was created by Anish Kapoor and is nicknamed “The Bean”.The sculpture, “Cloud Gate”, was created by Anish Kapoor and is nicknamed “The Bean”.