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    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,…

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    Top Trends in Travel Blogging

    by Shannon Flynn February 2, 2021
    by Shannon Flynn February 2, 2021

    We’re all happy to say that hindsight really is 2020; putting that entire crazy year in the rear view mirror and looking forward to something bigger and brighter for 2021.…

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    Share Your World: Top Travel Instagrammers Build Community

    by Laura McLoughlin January 4, 2021
    by Laura McLoughlin January 4, 2021

    While travel feels impossible now, we can all still dream. Somewhere, somehow, people are still traveling and posting to their community and feeding our desire to see the world. Top…

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    Dance Travel: Megan Taylor Morrison Talks Dance Adventure

    by Nancy Zaffaro October 28, 2020
    by Nancy Zaffaro October 28, 2020

    We travel to see new places, new cultures, and to meet new people. But another great reason to travel is to broaden our knowledge and experience with the interests and…

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    Eleanor Aldridge Shares Contemporary Paris With New Guidebook

    by Nancy Zaffaro October 29, 2019
    by Nancy Zaffaro October 29, 2019

    Journalist and author Eleanor Aldridge’s new book, Paris: A Curious Traveler’s Guide, offers much to both first-time visitors and those who have made many visits to the City of Love.…

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    Book Review: A Wild and Precious Memoir

    by Brian Fassett September 2, 2019
    by Brian Fassett September 2, 2019

    Susanne Rheault perfectly captures the juxtaposition between life in the United States and life in East Africa in her new book, My Wild and Precious Life. A skilled writer and…

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    How To Prepare For Your First Vacation With Your Significant Other

    by Hollie Jones August 26, 2019
    by Hollie Jones August 26, 2019

    Got a cool trip planned with your new partner? Feeling a bit nervous about it? Your first time going away as a couple is really exciting, but it’s also a…

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    Travel Tips: Make the Most of Your Trip

    by Kris Trecer June 14, 2019
    by Kris Trecer June 14, 2019

    Traveling is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling activities you can do in your lifetime. We humans have always had the urge to wander off to places we haven’t…

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    Portland Guidebooks: Oregon Writers Share Where to Go, Where to Eat

    by Nancy Zaffaro May 6, 2019
    by Nancy Zaffaro May 6, 2019

    If you’re looking for a city with vibrant urban energy, a fabulous food and drink scene, and accessible outdoor opulence, Portland, Oregon is the place to be. Take a look…

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    Chinese Street Food: A Chat with Author Frank Kasell

    by Nancy Zaffaro April 22, 2019
    by Nancy Zaffaro April 22, 2019

    When people enjoy and appreciate the cuisine of another country or culture, I consider it no less than an act of international diplomacy. In Chinese Street Food: A Field Guide…

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Shall I start using this fun and considerate Chris Shall I start using this fun and considerate Christmas gift? Choosing a new journal from my little stash is always a thrill!
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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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Everything was great and this is both a great family and date night spot!
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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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Beaverton mural really caught my eye. . . #mural # Beaverton mural really caught my eye.
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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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Happy holidays! Cheers!
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A little winter red. . #roses #roses🌹 #christma A little winter red.
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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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My latest obsession . . #licorice #dutchlicorice # My latest obsession
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The grand pets line-up! . . #grandpets #granddogs The grand pets line-up!
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Vegas … last photo bomb! . . . #lasvegas #lasv Vegas … last photo bomb! 
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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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Vegas at night, from our room at the Bellagio. A b 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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