When the Danish flavors of Solvang drew us to California’s Central Coast earlier this year, we chose to make San Luis Obispo our home base. It was the perfect choice as there are so many fun and free things to do in San Luis Obispo and in nearby cities. Affectionally called SLO, this college town… Read More Exploring The Best of San Luis Obispo
If I’m honest, Corvallis was never on a “must visit” list of mine. But 2020 is full of twists and turns, and so there we were in Corvallis near the end of September. Despite some uncooperative weather on our first day, we got to discover and enjoy some of the best things to do in… Read More Hikes, Brews & Wines: A Dog-Friendly Weekend in Corvallis
While Napa Valley is arguably more internationally famous, Sonoma’s wine country has really captured my heart over the many years I’ve lived in the Bay Area. Not only is it closer to San Francisco, its slightly less famous status means even the best wineries in Sonoma tend to be more relaxed and less crowded than… Read More 5 Sonoma Wineries You Cannot Miss
What is it about Italy that makes us Americans so enamored? Is it the influences on our food and culture? The pizza, pasta, gelato? Frank Sinatra or The Sopranos? All I know is I always wanted to go to Italy growing up, and I’m lucky enough to have been multiple times now. So I’m sharing… Read More A Love Letter (and Two-Week Itinerary) for Italy