Oregon’s Dundee Hills AVA is the perfect place to spend the day wine tasting some quintessential Oregon Pinot Noir. Here are some top picks for Dundee Hills Wine Tasting experiences. Bursting with bright cherry, raspberry, strawberry. Light- to medium-bodied. Undertones of earth and spices. When the world thinks of Oregon pinot noir, these are some…
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Food Guide: What to Eat at Disneyland’s Pixar Pier
From grab-and-go snacks to a lovely dinner overlooking the pier, you’ll find lots of variety in this Food Guide for What to Eat at Disneyland’s Pixar Pier. Food Guide: What to Eat at Disneyland’s Pixar Pier Along with almost guaranteed fun, it’s a sure bet that you won’t go hungry visiting Disneyland, either. Disneyland’s Pixar…
Disneyland’s Pixar Pier
The new Disneyland’s Pixar Pier brings your Pixar characters to life as you walk down a whimsical pier full of family-friendly adventure! Disney fans, this post is for you! Immediately after my trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico, I jetted over to Los Angeles, California for Disneland’s Pixar Pier opening. Missed my Albuquerque, New Mexico Travel…
Cabin Camping in Oregon: Silver Falls Lodge
Silver Falls Lodge and Conference Center offers travelers a comfortable place to rest and rejuvenate while exploring the great outdoors – without actually making you sleep in the great outdoors. Cabin camping. Apparently, that’s a thing that is categorized separately from camping camping, and hotel/airbnb accommodations, but akin to glamping. I can dig it. I’ve…
Hiking in Oregon: Silver Falls State Park
Oregon outdoor adventures abound at Silver Falls State Park. The Trail of Ten Falls is a moderate day hike where you can walk under four of the 10 waterfalls on the trail. Hiking is a year-round activity in Oregon. During spring and summer, pops of color from wildflowers line the trails, hillsides and mountains. In…
Girls’ Getaway Road Trip! Destination: Colorado
Want a fun and scenic road trip? Check out my recent girls getaway road trip! Destination: Colorado. Girls’ getaways are, in my experience, vital to good health and wellness. If you follow this blog, you know I am a fierce advocate for spending time with good friends. Whether it’s a girls’ weekend in Las Vegas with…
Where to Stay in Fort Bragg, California: Noyo Harbor Inn
The Noyo Harbor Inn in Fort Bragg, California is a charming hotel and restaurant with stunning views of the harbor and river. After a fabulous time wine tasting and eating all the things in Anderson Valley, California, my husband and I drove up the windy and picturesque north coast to Fort Bragg. After an amazing…
Where to Stay in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm is a peaceful, beautiful retreat-like setting, ideal for travelers seeking a calm, relaxing vacation. A grand welcome As we rode our bikes along a tree-lined path, you could start to see rows of beautiful lavender bushes and the city air dissolved into a plume of fresh flowers. In…
Where to Eat in Albuquerque: an Albuquerque, New Mexico Dining Guide
The hungry traveler’s dining guide on Where to Eat in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Southwestern cuisine reigns supreme in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As the city grows, some chefs enjoy putting their own unique spin on a delicious blend of Native American and Spanish flavors, while others hold steadfast to traditional cooking methods and generations-old recipes. Here,…
Top 12 Things to Do in the ABQ (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Your travel guide to the Top 12 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico! A land of ever-changing vistas, Albuquerque, New Mexico surprised me with its high altitude peaks, the quickness with which the view changes from sandy desert to red rock cliffs to adobe home suburbs. There was more greenery than I expected, and…
Travel Photography Gear: Fast, Tiny Portable SSD Drive
Do you take a lot of photos and videos while traveling? Check out today’s travel photography gear tip feature: the Sandisk Extreme Storage. It gives me extra storage and piece of mind when I’m on-the-go! Every week, I take at least 500 photos – this is a low estimated average. Between my travels, recipe creation work,…
Northern California Coastal Bliss: Fort Bragg, California
If you’re traveling to Northern California, be sure to make a stop at Fort Bragg. This is a charming small coastal town along the Mendocino Coast with picturesque bluffs and outdoor adventures. My husband and I had an AMAZING time visiting the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, California. We had a wonderful time visiting with…
Pennyroyal Farm: A Beautiful, Impressive Creamery, Vineyard, and Farmstead in Northern California
A trifecta of fun – creamery, vineyard, farmstead – Pennyroyal Farm is a must-visit stop when traveling to Mendocino County, California. If your idea of heaven is a place that has cute farm animals, housemade silky cheese, Pinot Noir wine, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, then you need to get yourself…
Wine Travel: Where to Go in Anderson Valley Wine Country
California’s Anderson Valley is known for its luscious Pinot Noir, but there is more to this serene wine country than meets the eye. My normal GO-GO-GO, anxiety-paced breath slows down almost immediately as I drive north, away from the Santa Rosa airport. The scenery quickly changes from wide open highway to narrow, windy country roads,…
Where to Eat in Mendocino County, California: The Bewildered Pig restaurant
Serving beautifully plated dishes made with fresh local ingredients in a cozy, warm setting, The Bewildered Pig is the top Urban Bliss Life Pick for Where to Eat in Mendocino County, California. “This is it?” I asked as we made a quick left turn off of the highway and almost immediately into a parking spot…
Where to Stay in Mendocino County, California: The Madrones
Visiting Mendocino County, California? The Madrones is a lovely sanctuary where you can rest peaceful between your California wine tasting and outdoor adventures! One of the things I love about traveling is the variety of accommodations available these days. Whether you choose to stay at a large, corporate, full service hotel, a private Airbnb room,…
Travel Bliss: Mendocino County, California
With a stunning scenic coastline, majestic Redwood forests, vibrant vineyards and welcoming small towns, Mendocino County, California is a peaceful oasis for travelers seeking a wide range of California adventures. From towering Redwood forests to panoramic vineyard views to stunning coastal cliffs, with busy working farms and bustling main streets in-between, Mendocino County, California is…
California Avocado Month at Pine Street Market
June is California Avocado Month! Check out the avocado deliciousness that some Pine Street Market restaurants will be dishing out during the month of June. Mmmm…. avocados. I didn’t always like them, but once I discovered how delicious, nutritious, and versatile these beautiful green fruits were, I fell in love. HARD. While I’m all about…
Tusk Launches Weekend Happy Hour
Tusk, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Portland, Oregon, launches a weekend happy hour full of colorful cocktails and tempting bites. Tusk restaurant’s new weekend happy hour to help you celebrate the sunshine in their now-enclosed, all-season patio! I’ve waxed poetic about my love for Tusk before. It’s a gorgeous, light and airy restaurant on Burnside…
Road Trip: Portland, Oregon to Yakima, Washington
Wind farms, waterfalls, and wine: Portland, Oregon to Yakima, Washington is a quick, 3-and-a-half-hour road trip full of fun side adventures! One of my favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the close proximity to, well, EVERYTHING. Truly. From my house, it’s just a one-hour drive to the beach, an hour and a…