Women’s History Month honors women who contributed to significant historical and societal events. One often overlooked figure is Susan B. Anthony, who devoted her life to women’s rights as an activist playing a crucial role in the women’s suffrage movement. Susan B. Anthony paved the way for the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to
In 2024, my travel explorations took me to Finger Lakes, Rochester, Laurel Highlands, Paso Robles, Umpqua Valley, Tualatin Valley, Willamette Valley, and Los Olivos. As has become the norm, I traveled both virtually and in person. Enjoy my travel 2024, year in review, as I continue to broaden my horizons with new places to explore.
Before attending the 2024 IFWTWA conference in Finger Lakes, New York, the idea of exploring Rochester NY, a nearby city, never occurred to me. Now that I’ve done a three-day tour, I can emphatically say that Rochester is one of America’s best mid-sized cities. With many unique museums, historical sites from the Abolitionist and Suffrage
If you want a change of scenery, a weekend escape to Solvang, CA, offers a fantastic option with its Danish flair, good wine, and burgeoning dining scene. My recent visit included tasting wine at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, dining at the Michelin Plate restaurant First & Oak, and staying at the Mirabelle Inn. On this same
Several years ago, I wrote an article about flying with pets. Since then, there have been many changes to the rules and regulations for flying with pets, especially if they fly in cargo. Recently, I tried helping a friend arrange travel for her Saluki to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, the trip never occurred because of the
This post is an excerpt from an article I wrote for Big Blend Radio on Torrance, California, in 2023. As a Los Angeles native, I sometimes miss attractions in my backyard. One such place, until a recent visit, was Torrance California. This city, a part of Los Angeles County, is also part of the South
As a person with dietary restrictions, I was pleasantly surprised at the diversity of multicultural food I could savor in Surrey British Columbia. This food adventure allowed me to enjoy the city even more. The eclectic food offerings translate into the excitement of taking in Surrey. My stay in Surrey enamored me; from the downtown
Like art, food trails define a region. Some trails tell the story of the area’s past, while others give a little color to the city where these trails reside. While visiting the Yadkin Valley, North Carolina, to discover wine, I found two Yadkin Valley Food Trails that speak to the area’s history. They are the
The San Francisco Peninsula lies south of San Francisco and separates the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The area spans from San Francisco on the north to Mountain View on its southern end. In between, you can enjoy the cities of Burlingame, Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, San Bruno,
In 2023, my travel explorations took me to destinations in Canada, North Carolina, and California, where I discovered some new hidden gems for wine. As has become the norm, I traveled both virtually and in person. Enjoy my travel 2023, year in review, as I continue to broaden my horizon with new places to explore.