Bits, Bites, and Beyond
Insights from an auspicious traveler and eater
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Bits: For years I thought these two destinations were roughly equivalent. Boy was I wrong. Cabo is the a livelier location for families, spring breakers, main port for cruises, Margaritaville-style entertainment. I had been a few times with someone who was into the all-inclusive, games in the pool all day type of vibe. I hadn’t…
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I needed a weekend getaway for a birthday and while I live in the Bay Area of California, Napa is absolutely out of the question in summer in my opinion. Not only is it overcrowded with tourists, it’s hard to get restaurant, winery, spa reservations without paying upfront or scheduling months in advance. In short…
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If you have ever envisioned yourself twirling around on a flower laden hillside like Maria von Traps in The Sound of Music, the Dolomites are for you. It is impossible to take a bad photo. In fact I thought so many of the photos on social media had been retouched—wrong. The Dolomites are stunning. But…
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So far my travels have been a bit more off the beaten path and western Europe in summer has never made the list. However, I found myself in a situation where it had to be July within a 10 day period. But as soon as I heard ‘glass’ in Venice, and heading to the Dolomites…
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https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/road-trips/oregon-coast-road-trip-highway-one First of all, let’s establish my travel style. Having been born and raised in California my vision of the “coast” is Monterey, Santa Barbara, etc. When I first went to Florence, OR I was unable to find lodging that had the amenities and offerings I had wanted. Fast forward and I read an article…