Category: United States
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On the Sideways Movie Trail: A Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara
Shawn and I sip our way through Santa Barbara wine country, exploring the real-life Sideways filming locations and boutique tasting rooms.
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Tasting Central California: A Paso Robles Wine Tour
From historic old-vine Zinfandels to a fun concrete fermentation egg, Shawn and I explore the boutique side of Paso Robles wine country on a private tour.
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Gentle Giant: The Touching Tale of a Dog’s Eternal Devotion
At Chippiannock Cemetery, a loyal Newfoundland dog statue watches over the graves of young Eddie and Josie Dimick, who died in 1872. I share the history behind this beloved Rock Island story.
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Into the Wild American West: Genoa, Nevada
Beneath the Sierra Nevada, Shawn and I explore Genoa, Nevada’s oldest settlement, visiting the legendary Genoa Bar & Saloon.
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Wine, Surf, & Sun: A Weekend in Sonoma County, California
From sunset beach strolls in Bodega Bay (Hitchcock’s The Birds filming site) to Sonoma wine country tastings, we share a perfect California escape.
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Perusing the Pumpkin Patch
After ten years of life abroad sans an authentic jack o’lantern, I was delighted to awaken my Halloween spirit by visiting a veritable American pumpkin patch last autumn, following a splendid long weekend in Napa Valley. The California farm’s scruffy scarecrows, colorful gourds, and pumpkins transformed into storybook characters brought to mind some of my favorite Halloween…
