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    Top 10 Places to Visit in Maine

    by Oscar Collins May 27, 2021
    by Oscar Collins May 27, 2021

    Summer is the perfect time to take a vacation and explore someplace new. Yet, many travelers overlook the beautiful state of Maine when planning their trip. They’ll often head to…

  • CoastalMidwestNortheastNorthwestSoutheastSouthwestU.S.U.S. Destinations

    Top U.S. Destinations for Nature Lovers

    by Oscar Collins May 12, 2021
    by Oscar Collins May 12, 2021

    When planning your much-needed, post-COVID getaway, you have a long list of potential locales to consider. The U.S. is full of beautiful, sweeping vistas, breathtaking mountains and picturesque shorelines. It…

  • At the BarFood And DrinkNortheastU.S.U.S. Destinations

    The Burton: A Historic Tavern in Allegany, New York

    by Monica Mattioli February 15, 2021
    by Monica Mattioli February 15, 2021

    What pops into your head when you think of a favorite tavern, pub, or corner bar? Corner bars are iconic to American culture. Nearly every small town has at least…

  • CoastalNortheastU.S.U.S. Destinations

    10 Things to Do in Bar Harbor, Maine

    by Martin Banks July 27, 2020
    by Martin Banks July 27, 2020

    Bar Harbor, Maine, is a little town located on the coast of Mount Desert Island. Only a few thousand people live there year-round. Yet, millions flock to the area every…

  • NortheastU.S.U.S. Destinations

    Things to Do Near New York’s Penn Station

    by Giorgos Mouratidis May 18, 2020
    by Giorgos Mouratidis May 18, 2020

    New York’s Penn Station serves more than 500,000 passengers each day, making it the busiest commuter station in the western world. Inaugurated in 1810, sprawling Penn Station is the perfect…

  • At the BarCoastalFood & DrinkFood And DrinkNortheastNorthwestOn The TownSoutheastSouthwestU.S. Destinations

    Foodie Adventures: 6 U.S. Cities for Seafood Lovers

    by Traci Magnus February 7, 2020
    by Traci Magnus February 7, 2020

    People enjoy traveling for many different reasons, but one of the most common attractions for exploring a new place is the opportunity to try new food. If you’re a true…

  • CoastalNortheastOutdoorsSoutheastU.S.U.S. Destinations

    The Ponies of Chincoteague: A Delightful Adventure

    by Adrianne Brockman December 2, 2019
    by Adrianne Brockman December 2, 2019

    The word, “Chincoteague,” brings back a wonderful childhood memory of the book, Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry published in 1947.  Misty is born to a pony from Assateague Island,…

  • Food & DrinkFood And DrinkNortheastOn The TownU.S. Destinations

    New Jersey Eateries All Foodies Needs to Try

    by Kerianne Vianden November 20, 2019
    by Kerianne Vianden November 20, 2019

    New Jersey, sandwiched in between the iconic cities of New York City and Philadelphia, has a booming food scene that rarely receives the credit it deserves. As a lifelong “Jersey…

  • Art & CultureNortheastU.S.U.S. Destinations

    Tiffany Stained Glass Windows in Franklin, Pennsylvania

    by Valerie D. Perry November 12, 2019
    by Valerie D. Perry November 12, 2019

    In the small town of Franklin, Pennsylvania there is a church with a big claim to fame. St. John’s Episcopal Church is one of only eight churches in the country…

  • Art & CultureCoastalGetting ThereMidwestNortheastNorthwestSoutheastSouthwestStaying ThereU.S.U.S. Destinations

    A Rock Concert Vacation: Road Trip like a Rock Star

    by Ben Lovell August 7, 2019
    by Ben Lovell August 7, 2019

    America spoils us. We live in a country with no borders between its subdivisions and an interstate highway system that transcends geographical boundaries.  In perfect traffic, a pair of drivers…

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Sunset tonight was a good one! 🌞 First photo wa Sunset tonight was a good one! 🌞
First photo was walking toward the water. Just a bit of color out there! Later photos are earlier today. Seaside, Oregon; I love you!

(No filters, no correction!)

By the way, note the spring break crowds! 😎
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#seaside #seasideoregon #sunset #sunsetphotography #beachsunsets #atthebeach #sunsetsofinstagram
Seaside, Oregon getting all “showy” and “bra Seaside, Oregon getting all “showy” and “braggy” for the sunset tonight!
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I love how people make their way down to beach to gather and enjoy!
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#sunset #seasideoregon #oregoncoast #beachsunsets #orange
Throwback Thursday doesn’t have to go tooooo far Throwback Thursday doesn’t have to go tooooo far back, does it? Because as much as I love the Pacific Northwest, it was a truly rainy dreary day allll day long. And so I thought of my recent little sun break in Puerto Vallarta.
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Those breaks to warm climes and sunshine are truly wonderful!

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Just a few more shots won’t hurt! 🌞
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#puertovallartamexico #sunshinetherapy #wintergetaway #jaliscomexico
Sometimes when you’re cooking with what you have Sometimes when you’re cooking with what you have in the house, the canned staples sitting in the back of the cupboard make all the difference.
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Fresh broccoli, green pepper, shallots, garlic, carrots, thinly sliced beef, and those wonderful little canned baby corn and water chestnuts. Curry from scratch. 🥘
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Oh! And also in the back of the fridge, where it probably should t have been, was a lovely bottle of @bluemtncider DRY cider. Lovely!

#homecooked #currylover #beefcurry #whatsfordinner #hardciders
The beach was alive today, as it always is. Blowin The beach was alive today, as it always is. Blowing sand, tidal puddles, sand bars, sea belches and burps. Kids playing, families walking together, laughter, couple strolling, women power walking. There were tumbled shells and crabs, sea wormies and clams. Sadly a mermaid purse and skate fish washed ashore. Then again, a trio of seals bobbing out just off the coast in cove. A treat to see them. Always something to see here.
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#oregoncoast #oregon #atthebeach #seaside #seasideoregon #walkthebeach #beachwalk #beachwalks #thecove #sandandsurf
Clamming in Seaside, Oregon! Clatsop County is the Clamming in Seaside, Oregon! Clatsop County is the state’s premier spot for razor clams; definitely our most coveted. But today’s catch was purple varnish clams and they made a delicious first course.
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These gave me pause and made me smile on a walk to These gave me pause and made me smile on a walk today with a girlfriend. I am truly flipping blessed.
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#flowers #crocus #crocuses #purpleflowers #purpleflower #spring #springflowers #confettitravel #onthepromenade #seasidepromenade #seasideoregon #atthebeach #talkawalk #walk #walkwalkwalk
Kudos to Oregon City Brewing Company for hosting a Kudos to Oregon City Brewing Company for hosting a fundraiser for a favorite community non-profit, The Clackmas Bookshelf! Great beer, great food carts to choose from, fun evening out with friends and money raised for a good cause! @the_clackamas_bookshelf @ocbeer #beer #communityfirst #fundraisers #oregoncity #brewpub #confettitravel #foodcarts #foodcartspdx #oregoncitybrewingcompany #clackamasbookshelf #theclackamasbookshelf
Dinner out at Dar Essalam with some of the fam. A Dinner out at Dar Essalam with some of the fam. A second or third celebration to celebrate a certain somebody’s big 6-5 bday.
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A bottle of @mummnapa and silly fun movie back home didn’t hurt.
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#morrocanfood #moroccancuisine #pastilla #kabobs #portland #portlandrestaurants #dinnerout #confettitravel #birthdaydinner #daresalaam #daressalaam
A stay at the Oregon coast means seafood. Stopped A stay at the Oregon coast means seafood. Stopped @bellbuoyofseaside and picked up some fresh crab. Eating solo meant no fuss, but still plenty of muss. I’ll spare you the carnage!
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Oh, and beer, not wine. I haven’t been drinking beer lately, but this Italian-style Pilsner was perfect! Feeling spoiled out in Seaside!
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#crab #dungenesscrab #dungeness #oregoncoast #seafood #seaside #seasideoregon #crabmeat #confettitravel #atthebeach @visitseasideor #bellbuoyseaside #simplethings #whatsfordinner
Just came across this from many years ago. It guid Just came across this from many years ago. It guided me through a difficult time and I still feel the comfort and wisdom.
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#rulesforhappiness #freeyourheart #freeyourmind #livesimply #givemore #expectless #wisewords #confettitravel #breathe
I’m hanging out at one of my favorite places on I’m hanging out at one of my favorite places on this big blue orb of ours; the little beach town of Seaside, Oregon. Winter walks. Sunshine one minute, rain the next and even woke up to a bit of snow and sleet.
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The beach too is ever-changing. A little storm just before I drove through the mountains to get here left the beach strewn with a few large logs and tree trunks. The beach is temporarily flattened; a lot of sand was pulled out. On one walk, the tide was out but the water had gone almost up to dunes. A different beauty.
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#seaside #seasideoregon @visitseasideor #atthebeach #beach #beachlife #attheseaside #beachlife #winterbeach #winterbeachdays #takeawalk #walkwalkwalk #beachcabin #nosnoweh #confettitravel
THIS was a white wine I oh so enjoyed! Cliff Creek THIS was a white wine I oh so enjoyed! Cliff Creek Cellars’ 2019 MRV. It’s a tantalizing and fragrant and complex blend of Viognier, Rousanne, and Marsanne. A beautifully crafted blend.
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In Grants Pass and Medford in Southern Oregon, you can visit Cliff Creek Cellars and enjoy some of their wonderful wines at their vineyard. Or, closer to Portland, in the Willamette Valley, stop by their tasting room in Newberg.
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#cliffcreek #cliffcreekcellars @cliffcreekcellars #wine #winetasting #oregonwine #southernoregonwines #wineries #roguevalleyoregon #winestagram
Flying north from Puerto Vallarta at sunset. I’l Flying north from Puerto Vallarta at sunset. I’ll never decide which views from a plane are “best.” Flying through or above all the many types of clouds. Sunrises. Sunsets. Big city lights that go on for miles. Farmland grids. The only occasional nighttime lights of rural properties. Mountains. Deserts. Knolls. Water! All the many bodies of water!
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What else? What am I missing here? Anyone have a favorite flyover?
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#sunset #sunsets #sunsetphotography #sunsetflyover #airplaneviews #aerialphotography #aerialviews #puertovallarta #jalisco #jaliscomexico #flyinghome #homewardbound #confettitravel #confett
And now, just for the breaching! . Whale watching And now, just for the breaching! 
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Whale watching with Akali Catamaran in Puerto Vallarta. What a fun cruise this was! We knew we'd probably see whales; this is prime time in the Bahia de Banderas. Humpbacks are heading north, of course. Incredibly magnificent and beautiful animals. 
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Breaching was wonderful, but mom and baby at play was still the highlight for me.!
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#akali #akalicatamaran #PuertoVallarta #puertovallartamexico #whalewatching #whalewatchingtour #humpbackwhale #humpbacks #whalemigration #cruise #daycruise #mexico #sunshine #confettitravel
Whale watching with @AkaliCatamaran in Puerto Vall Whale watching with @AkaliCatamaran in Puerto Vallarta. What a fun little cruise this was! We knew we'd probably see whales; this is prime time in the Bahia de Banderas. Humpbacks are heading north, of course. 
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I love how this starts. Enjoying the sun, the lovely light breeze. The scenery is great from the start and only continues. The crew does their friendly introductions and run by of the rules. Cocktail orders are taken. It's not long at all and we're ooohing and aaahing at water spouts from the whales a short distance away. 
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Not long after that, we're seeing dorsal fins and flukes. I start snapping blind shots with my little point and shoot. If I get good photos, fine, but I want foremost to just enjoy what I can see. 
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The early sites are nothing compared to what follows. We see blowholes, their large pectoral fins (up to 15' long and covered in barnacles.) We see them bend down in that We see the grooves along their throats. We see baleen. We see breaching, which is crazy thrilling. We see a mom and baby and mom is teaching baby how to come out of the water and slap down. Repeatedly, repeatedly, making sure baby gets it down. Baby is playing and showing off and this was just all great fun. Just fabulous. 
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Yes, fun facts are shared by crew. They eat about 2K of fish and krill a day. They range in size from 39 to 52 ' long. We learn more about the 3 stages of that coming up and slapping down we so enjoyed.
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There was a lovely plated lunch (sandwich and fresh fruit) and cocktails, but it wasn't at all a booze cruise feel to it. (Not that that there's not a time and place...) Coming back to the Marina, the crew entertained us and they were just great fun. Highly recommend them!
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#akali #akalicatamaran #PuertoVallarta #puertovallartamexico #whalewatching #whalewatchingtour #humpbackwhale #humpbacks #whalemigration #cruise #daycruise #mexico #sunshine #confettitravel
Walk walk walk around puerto Vallarta and you’re Walk walk walk around puerto Vallarta and you’re ready for a relaxing break. We stopped at the Oyster House on the Melecon. Lovely views, a crisp Albariño, salad, sautéed calamari, and a tuna ceviche to avocado. Very nice!
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The chance to connect with friends old and new whe The chance to connect with friends old and new when traveling is just the best. Many thanks, Marc, for your warm hospitality and for taking us to one of your favorite spots in Puerto Vallarta.
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Qulture in a fabulous restaurant and art gallery in the Emiliano-Zapata neighborhood of Zona Romantica. It’s housed in a former hotel and all the rooms are a perfect backdrop for working art studios and galleries. The work is diverse and the food and drink are a treat. Do go!
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So what’s for dinner? #negroni #martini #coconutshrimp #tunachicharon #mussels #salada #stuffedjalapeños 
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#qulturepv @qulturepv #puertovallartaart #puertovallarta #mexico #zonaromantica #zonaromanticapuertovallarta #emelianozapata #bahiadebanderas #bayofbanderas #travel #foodanddrink #cocktails #dinner #confettitravel @travelpenandpalate #travelpenandpalate
More urban beauty in Puerto Vallarta’s el Centro More urban beauty in Puerto Vallarta’s el Centro and Zona Romantica districts!
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#walkwalkwalk #stroll #strolling 
#puertovallarta #mexico #soulmatters #confettitravel #take a break #atthewaterfront #bahiadebanderas #bahíadebanderas #urbanenergy #cityenergy #art #urbanart #zonaromantica #zonaromanticapuertovallarta #elcentro #centro #getthosestepsin #vibes
Soooo many gorgeous #murals here in Puerto Vallart Soooo many gorgeous #murals here in Puerto Vallarta’s Centro and Zona Romantica districts!
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#puertovallarta #mexico #sunset #soulmatters #sunsets #sunsetsofinstagram #confettitravel #takeabreak #atthewaterfront #bahiadebanderas #bahíadebanderas #urbanenergy #cityenergy #art #muralsofinstagram #urbanart #zonaromantica #zonaromanticapuertovallarta #elcentro #centro

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