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California, Destinations, Guest Posts, USA

24 Hours in Calistoga

Catherine Sweeney
August 18, 2014
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24 Hours in Calistoga

Guest post by Penny Sadler — Late summer is a great time to visit Calistoga in California’s famous Napa Valley wine country. The weather is perfect, the vineyards are green, and there are plenty of outdoor events and festivals to keep you busy.

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California, Destinations, USA

CabFestNV: Celebrating Napa Valley Cabernet

Catherine Sweeney
March 17, 2014
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CabFestNV: Celebrating Napa Valley Cabernet

Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine for which Napa Valley is especially famous, is Mr. TWS’s favorite wine. Cabernets from this famous Northern California wine region have a distinct cachet and are spoken of with respect in many of the world’s wine regions where first-class Cabernets are produced.

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Accommodations, California, Destinations, USA

Bay Area Getaway at the Napa River Inn

Catherine Sweeney
February 17, 2014
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Bay Area Getaway at the Napa River Inn

… Recently, we had a two night stay at the Napa River Inn. I’d previously heard very positive reviews of the hotel and can now understand why it gets such high marks and has the honor of being the only hotel in downtown Napa to have Michelin’s highest rating of 3 stars.

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California, Destinations, USA

Second Date on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Catherine Sweeney
February 9, 2014
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Second Date on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Back when Mr. TWS and I first got married in September, 1991 we were given a wedding gift certificate for a ride and lunch on the Napa Valley Wine Train. At that time, the Wine Train had been in operation for only two years. Now it was time for a second date.

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California, Destinations, USA

Going Full Circle at Long Meadow Ranch

Catherine Sweeney
February 3, 2014
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Going Full Circle at Long Meadow Ranch

Almost any day in California’s Napa Valley is a good day, even in the winter when the vines that cover so much of the region are bare. The scenery is still beautiful and the fresh air is rejuvenating. And if you know where to look, there are special Napa tours and experiences …

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California, Destinations, USA

On Location at the Napa Valley Film Festival

Catherine Sweeney
November 26, 2013
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On Location at the Napa Valley Film Festival

Luscious wines and innovative independent movies in enticing venues on a gorgeous fall weekend in the Napa Valley? The Napa Valley Film Festival gets two thumbs up from Mr. TWS and me.

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California, USA

Tucking in Napa

Catherine Sweeney
May 28, 2011
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Tucking in Napa

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.

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California, Going Places, USA

A Little Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma

Catherine Sweeney
July 27, 2010
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A Little Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma

Living within two hours of the Sonoma and Napa Wine Country makes it easy for us to plan wine tasting excursions to the area on short notice. Since we know that we have many opportunities to visit, we can be very flexible in our selection of wineries as we drive…

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About Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a travel enthusiast with a lifelong passion for going places. A weekend getaway, an international journey, a cross-country road trip, or a local jaunt — they’re all on her radar. And it’s all made extra special when she’s enjoying the finer things in life with Mr. TWS, her husband and co-blogger. Get inspired as they share photos and stories highlighting the best of destinations, food, wine, history, culture and the arts.

2018 NATJA Silver Award Winner

Recent Posts

  • Geneva, Switzerland: A Captivating European Destination
  • Sailing the Baltic Sea with Viking: Our First Ocean Cruise
  • Sunset in Stockholm and Other Baltic Cruise Highlights
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Does anybody know about the building on the Neva River with the big red bow? I took this photo in St. Petersburg, Russia while riding on a coach to a @vikingcruises shore excursion in the city. Let me know! #saintpetersburg #russia #myvikingstory . . . #stpetersburgrussia #bigredbow #cityscene #europe #europeantravel #visitrussia #travelblogger #vikingcruises #cruisetravel #traveltheworld

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The gold dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral towering above new-classical buildings along the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia. More coming soon on the blog. #myvikingstory #saintpetersburgrussia . . . #russia #vikingcruises #vikinghomelands #cruise #cruiseexcursions #europeantravel #visitrussia #travelblogger #russiantravel #globetrotter #cathedraldome #cathedral #cityscene

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Shopping area of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Loved our walking tour of this Russian city during our @vikingcruises shore excursion. More to come on the blog. #myvikingstory #saintpetersburgrussia . . . #travelblogger #russiatravel #instarussia #globetrotter #jachat #ifwtwa #cityscene #vikingcruises #livetotravel #lovetotravel

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When we visited St. Petersburg, Russia in late September, the leaves were just starting to turn, making for a beautiful stroll through Mikhailovsky Garden. The park can be entered behind the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood which we were touring on our shore excursion with @vikingcruises #myvikingstory #saintpetersburgrussia #russia . . . #stpetersburgrussia #mikhailovskygarden #park #citypark #vikinghomelands #vikingcruise #visitrussia #traveleurope #travelrussia #instarussia #earlyautumn #travelgram

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Riding on a long and quite steep (more so than the photo shows) in a Metro station in St. Petersburg, Russia. The “St. Petersburg by Metro and on Foot” shore excursion during the Viking Homelands cruise was one of my favorite trip experiences. It was like being part of daily life in Russia. Keep following the @travelingwithsweeney blog for more about our cruise on the Baltic. #myvikingstory #stpetersburgrussia #saintpetersburgrussia #vikingcruises #metrostation #travelrussia #travelblogger #instarussia #balticcruise #escalator #dailylifeinrussia

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Stockholm, Sweden. One of the great things about @vikingcruises is the focus on destinations providing many opportunities to tour and explore port cities on included and optional excursions. Find out more on the blog about our favorite things during our first ocean cruise. #myvikingstory #europe #stockholm #sweden

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The art of the cruise. From the first steps onto the Viking Jupiter, passengers can see that elements of art are clearly integral to the interior ambiance of the ship. Art is central to the elegant Scandinavian design and decor of the Jupiter (and its sister ships) with paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, and other pieces placed thoughtfully throughout the ship, creating comfortable and appealing spaces for guests. Read more about our first-ever ocean cruise on our latest blog post. #myvikingstory #europe . . . #europetravel #europeancruise #vikingcruises #art #cruiseship #cruiseaddict #cruisetravel #instatravel #cruisegram #vikingjupiter #artanddecor

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Helsinki city scene. There’s something about trams that adds to the allure of European cities. Do you agree? Especially when they run along tree-lined boulevards with beautiful buildings. More to come soon on the blog about our @vikingcruises Baltic cruise and the cities we visited. #myvikingstory #Helsinki #Finland . . . #visitfinland #visithelsinki #cruisetravel #europeantravel #europe #balticcities #travelblogger #loves_finland #ifwtwa #jachat

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Sunset in Stockholm. And so began our Baltic cruise on the @vikingcruises Jupiter. This is a hint of what’s coming soon on the blog. #myvikingstory #stockholm #sweden . . . #cruise #cruisetravel #vikingjupiter #sunset #sunsetinthecity #sunsetoverwater #europeantravel #sverige #sverigeresa #balticsea #balticsunset

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A cruise on the Neva River and canals of St. Petersburg, Russia provides excellent views of the city. This was one of our optional excursions during our cruise on the Baltic. #saintpetersburg #russia #myvikingstory . . . #cruisetravel #russiancity #canalcruise #europeantravel #travelgram #traveleurope #shoreexcursion #visitstpetersburg #visitrussia #jachat #ifwtwa

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“The café with a soul.” Someday I’m going back to Gdańsk, Poland and I’ll have a coffee in this cafe we passed during our walking tour with @vikingcruises. #myvikingstory #gdansk #poland🇵🇱 . . . . #gdanskoldtown #cafes #polska #visitgdansk #visitpoland #travelforcoffee #charmingcity #europeantravel #europe #traveleurope

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Morning in Gdańsk, Poland. Just finished a walking tour with @vikingcruises in this lovely city on the Baltic. Most of the buildings in the old town were reconstructed after World War II to look like the originals. #gdansk #poland #myvikingstory . . . #polandgram #poland🇵🇱 #visitgdansk #balticsea #instapoland #polska #europeantravel #traveleurope #beautifuldestinations

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When you’ve been out and about all day exploring a new place, it’s nice to come back to your home away from home —- in this case, the @vikingcruises Jupiter in Tallinn, Estonia. #myvikingstory #tallinn #estonia . . . #instatallinn #vikingjupiter #cruiseship #instatravel #europeantravel #traveleurope #travelblogger

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A peek inside an old apothecary shop and museum in Tallinn, Estonia. Through the windows, you can see a few of the colorful buildings on Town Hall Square. So much charm and character in this city. Glad we visited during our @vikingcruises Baltic cruise. #myvikingstory #tallinn #estonia #europe . . . #europeantravel #travelgram #estoniatravel #visittallinn #pharmacymuseum #instatallinn #cruisetravel

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Oh my gosh, I am loving this city! Tallinn, Estonia has captured my heart in just a short visit on our @vikingcruises cruise on the Baltic. #tallinn #estonia #myvikingstory

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Looking up — Gorgeous mosaics at the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia. The interior of the church is covered in mosaic panels like these. #myvikingstory #stpetersburgrussia #russia . . #traveldeeper #instatravel #europeantravel #churchart #mosaicart #russianorthodoxchurch

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Wonderful performance of Russia’s Native Songs and Dances in St. Petersburg, Russia with @vikingcruises #myvikingstory . . . #russiatravel #cruisetravel #saintpetersburgrussia #europeantravel #traditionaldance #travelgram #traveldeeper

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And here’s my ride! Check out the glass-covered columns — beautiful stations here in St. Petersburg. #myvikingstory #stpetersburgrussia #russia #avtovo

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This interesting building houses the Avtovo Metro station in St. Petersburg, Russia where I’ll be taking a ride on the Metro system. Great tour in the city with @vikingcruises #saintpetersburgrussia #russia #myvikingstory #avtovo

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Good morning from St. Petersburg, Russia. We’re on our way to Catherine Palace for a tour and I’ve been trying to capture a few city scenes like this one from the coach. #stpetersburgrussia #russia #myvikingstory . . . #travelgram #traveleurope #cruisetour #russiancity #travelblogger


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