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Latest in U.S. Destinations

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Enjoy a Weekend in Tacoma, Washington

Of all the many things to do on the coast of the Pacific Northwest, there is nothing like walking along the water, or just gazing out on the ...
On September 6, 2017 / By Nancy Zaffaro
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(It’s Not Really) About the Eclipse

The eclipse visible across a swath of the United States on Monday, August 21, 2017 was a fascinating celestial event. I’d seen lunar eclipses, but never a solar ...
On August 30, 2017 / By Nancy Zaffaro
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3 Unique Lodgings in Wrangell, Alaska

The jagged snow-capped mountains loom over the glassy waterways that cleave through the Tongass National Forest. Bears move silently among ancient hemlocks cloaked with lichen while seals lounge ...
On August 22, 2017 / By Jessica Pickett
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Weekender’s Guide to Charleston

If you are planning a quick weekend getaway to the city of Charleston, be prepared for the overwhelming options for sightseeing, shopping and dining. There is so much ...
On July 10, 2017 / By Traci Magnus
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Northwest Small Towns: Visit Albany, Oregon

An opportunity arose for Walter and Thomas Monteith and they took advantage of it. In 1848, the two brothers purchased 320 acres of crazy-beautiful and fertile Oregon land ...
On July 3, 2017 / By Nancy Zaffaro
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Rock Climbing at Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park

When I tell people I am “climbing” for the weekend, I tend to get one of two questions: “What mountain?” or “Which routes?” Rock climbing has a vocabulary ...
On June 5, 2017 / By Adam Cook

Latest in International Destinations

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Chasing Salmon in Milbanke Sound, B.C., Canada

Milbanke Sound, British Columbia. “Want to know how you catch the biggest salmon? Nancy’s nails!” Our guide Troy points at his wife’s sparkly red toes, eyes twinkling with ...
On September 4, 2017 / By Jaimi Truhler
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How to Spend Three Days in Madrid

Madrid is the bustling capital of Spain and is a joy to visit. Although I spent a week here; if you’re savvy you can cover most of the ...
On August 7, 2017 / By Linda Smith
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Visiting Rome For the First Time

Visiting Rome has been on our bucket list for many years now. It’s been a favorite destination for many of our friends and family, so on our latest ...
On July 26, 2017 / By Rick Goulian
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Take an Amazon Rainforest Canopy Walk

The sun is barely up, and the early morning air is fresh and cool when we board the open wooden motor boat that will take us from Ceiba ...
On June 21, 2017 / By Nancy Zaffaro
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A Contemplative Trip to Krakow, Poland

When I moved to Krakow, Poland, I never expected to learn such a powerful lesson in European history. My wanderlust took me to many different places all over ...
On June 18, 2017 / By Jules Bukovsky
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Tour Cuba by Motorcycle with Christopher Baker

Two decades ago I shipped my BMW R100GS motorcycle overnight from Key West to Cuba for a three-month-long, 7,000-mile exploration as a professional journalist. Come dawn, I leaned ...
On June 12, 2017 / By Christopher Baker

Latest in Food and Drink

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Everything You Need to Know About Prosecco

What signals a celebration better than raising a flute of sparkling wine? Whatever you pour, be it French Champagne, Spanish cava, German sekt, Portuguese or Argentine espumante, or Italian prosecco, sparkling wines are greeted with a smile. Italy’s prosecco has especially seen an increase in popularity, availability, and quality. Exports of prosecco have increased about 80% since 2009. Not one, but several ...
On September 18, 2017 / By Nancy Zaffaro
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A Food Lover’s Guide to Indian Cuisine

Like the cuisine of many countries, Indian food is hugely varied and broad in concept. Indian cuisine has evolved over thousands of years and beautifully embraces the influences of other food cultures, while becoming uniquely its own. If you love to eat and are traveling to India, Indian cuisine will be a highlight of your trip. Our guide to Indian cuisine not ...
On September 11, 2017 / By Manish Chandra Singh
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Jackrabbit: Chris Cosentino’s Leap into Portland

Chef Chris Cosentino’s latest restaurant venture, Jackrabbit, is one of Portland’s most anticipated new restaurants this year. Located in the newly re-designed Duniway Hotel, Jackrabbit has all the makings of becoming a city stand-by. Cosentino tells us, “I’m both nervous and excited about what we’re doing here.” Both the restaurant’s menu and décor reflects Cosentino’s sense of fun. “There’s a lot of ...
On August 14, 2017 / By Nancy Zaffaro
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Uncle Nearest Alters Story of Tennessee Whiskey

Ultimately, the success of the newly released Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey will rely on the taste of the whiskey. And the company’s owners, Fawn and Keith Weaver, got it right and have made a very fine tasting whiskey. But the story behind Uncle Nearest is fascinating and historically important. Uncle Nearest tells the story of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the “Greatest Whiskey ...
On July 31, 2017 / By Nancy Zaffaro
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La Ruta PDX: Spanish Cuisine Fest in Portland

“Las penas con pan son menos,” is a common Spanish saying that translates as, “Sadness with bread is less,” or “Sorrows with bread are lessened.” With an abundance of bread and other delicacies at La Ruta PDX, the gastronomic food festival centered on Spanish cuisine, there was no room for sorrow. The timing couldn’t have been better; Portland had just enjoyed a ...
On July 24, 2017 / By Nancy Zaffaro