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    Visiting Turtle Sanctuaries in Oman

    by Erin Coyle July 6, 2022
    by Erin Coyle July 6, 2022

    It is turtle season in Oman, which means there are chances to watch turtles laying eggs, covering them, and watching them go back into the water. It is simply amazing…

  • InternationalInternational DestinationsOutdoorsTravel & LifestyleTravel Tips

    5 Budget-friendly Outdoor Wedding Destinations

    by Mariam Simmons February 1, 2022
    by Mariam Simmons February 1, 2022

    Choosing a wedding venue is the most challenging part of planning a wedding. It isn’t only the place to celebrate your special occasion, but the venue also sets the mood…

  • CanadaCoastalInternationalInternational DestinationsMidwestOutdoorsU.S.U.S. Destinations

    Gem Golf Courses in the U.S. and Canada

    by Jordan Fuller December 22, 2021
    by Jordan Fuller December 22, 2021

    Golf courses are a dime a dozen, but not all of them offer that same awe-inspiring feeling when you play a round on them. If you’re looking for somewhere new…

  • NorthwestOutdoorsPeople StoriesTravel & LifestyleTravel Gear & GiftsTravel TipsU.S.U.S. Destinations

    Author Craig Romano: Blending Love of the Outdoors and Writing

    by Nancy Zaffaro December 1, 2021
    by Nancy Zaffaro December 1, 2021

    Author Craig Romano is an award-winning outdoors writer and photographer who has written more than 25 books and articles for more than two dozen publications. He’s been interviewed on television,…

  • InternationalInternational DestinationsOceaniaOutdoors

    Amazing Things to See in Western Australia

    by Nina Simons October 20, 2021
    by Nina Simons October 20, 2021

    When people think of Australia, the first things that come to mind are Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef. But there are more places to stop by on this continent,…

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    Consider a Fishing Trip for Your Next Outdoors Vacation

    by Kenneth Reaves August 23, 2021
    by Kenneth Reaves August 23, 2021

    Vacations spent in nature are the ideal way to reframe one’s mind and take a much-needed break from screens and stress. It’s no secret that outdoor activity is an excellent…

  • OutdoorsStaying ThereTravel & LifestyleTravel TipsU.S. Destinations

    Camping Post-COVID: Know Before You Go

    by Mariam Novak July 19, 2021
    by Mariam Novak July 19, 2021

    It’s been over a year since the COVID pandemic started and it has sent us all on a roller coaster emotional ride. As more and more parts of the world…

  • CoastalOutdoorsSoutheastU.S.U.S. Destinations

    Florida’s Manatee River: A Gift to the Gulf

    by Monica Mattioli July 12, 2021
    by Monica Mattioli July 12, 2021

    Some days idle and lazy, other times roiling and rugged, Florida’s mighty Manatee River divides Bradenton and Palmetto and flows gloriously into the Gulf. Situated in the lower Tampa Bay…

  • CoastalOutdoorsSoutheastU.S.U.S. Destinations

    Ten Ways to Play Outdoors on Florida’s Space Coast

    by Sharon Kurtz June 7, 2021
    by Sharon Kurtz June 7, 2021

    Florida’s Space Coast is so much more than rocket launches and the space program. Facing the Atlantic Ocean to the East, The Indian River Lagoon and St. John’s River border…

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    Essential Camping Gear: What You Need to Know

    by Tadej Kožar May 10, 2021
    by Tadej Kožar May 10, 2021

    Are you going camping for the first time and don’t know what to bring along? Maybe you’ve camped before but still want to know the most important and essential camping…

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From their flagship line, Villa Gemma, this little From their flagship line, Villa Gemma, this little bottle of Masciarelli’s Bianca Colline Teatine Igt went so well with a delicious weekday fresh tuna salad.  A wine from Italy’s Abruzzo. Loved the light effervescence too.
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When I was five, my mother took me out for ice cre When I was five, my mother took me out for ice cream, but I wanted the cream of broccoli cheddar soup instead. Not much has changed; a big, savory bowl of soup remains one of my favorite and most frequent meals. Of course, Japanese ramen is right up there as one of the best. A trip to Afuri Ramen and Dumpling in Beaverton was the perfect winter meal.
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Afuri Ramen + Dumpling just unveiled their new menu, allowing them to focus on these two type of bowls of goodness, rather than a more izakaya menu. They still carry terrific small plates and donburi and a great bar menu.
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Happy Lunar New Year! Wonderful meal as always at Happy Lunar New Year! Wonderful meal as always at Pho Van on 82nd in Portland. A couple dishes not pictured because … well, we were enjoying ourselves! 🧧
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Chúc mừng Năm Mới — Happy New Year!
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Fortune cookie wisdom. Happy new year, good people Fortune cookie wisdom. Happy new year, good people!
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I’ve had this LOVELY bottle of Kestrel Vinters’ 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon in my “cellar” since my first visit to their beautiful Yakima Valley winery in 2014. It’s from their Winemakers Select Series. It was time to open this one for our Christmas dinner.
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And oh, it so did not disappoint! The aromas had us as soon as the bottle was corked, the color, the flavors … just delicious … dense, layered, satiny smooth, wonderfully complex.
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Don see, btw, was a New York roast beef, corn pudding, roasted squash and carrots, sautéed asparagus and blistered shishito peppers.
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Cookie time! Family and friend time! Spicy #ginger Cookie time! Family and friend time! Spicy #gingerbreadcookies #biscotti with #chocolatechips and my Aunt Jennie’s #spicecookies . Add a lunch of #fondue #sausage and other fixings. Don’t forget; three dogs and two cats underfoot. Add a mighty baby girl’s #firstchristmas and you gave a great day!
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Just a few more from Fremont street in Las Vegas…
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And of course, if you’re keeping it a stay in to And of course, if you’re keeping it a stay in town trip, you have to hit Fremont. We’ll, you don’t, but we did! Fun seeing all the old casinos!
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So … Vegas! Such a mixed bag for me. Noice, flas So … Vegas! Such a mixed bag for me. Noice, flashy bright lights, late hours, crass commercialism, and an opulent, over the top aesthetic; just not my thing. And yet; I always enjoy myself here! I LOVE  the people watching, the seeing what’s new, what’s changed, those small moments snd visuals that are just not part of home … or anywhere else.
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So here’s me at a slot machine. My standing joke is that when servers come around and get me a well drink, the casino has already lost money on me. That’s how little I spend gambling. Okay, slight exaggeration but it’s true that nooooo casino will be sending me offers for comp stays. Viva Las Vegas!
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Vegas!! . . Vegas at night, from our room at the Vegas!!
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Vegas at night, from our room at the Bellagio. A blast of warmth and sunshine, miles and miles of concrete stepping, great eats and drinks, people watching, some window shopping, and pool time. No shoes or out of the city park hikes, but a wonderful and easy little getaway. And I do enjoy that Bellagio fountain.
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Vegas at night from the Bellagio and riding the Hi Vegas at night from the Bellagio and riding the High Roller Ferris wheel. A blast of warmth and sunshine, miles and miles of concrete stepping, great eats and drinks, people watching, some window shopping, and pool time. No shoes or out of the city park hikes, but a wonderful and easy little getaway. And I do enjoy that Bellagio fountain.
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