I recently wrote an article about where to go and what to see in Old Town San Diego if you are a first time visitor.…
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A First Timer’s Guide to Old Town San Diego
While I had the pleasure of visiting San Diego years ago, it was only for one night, and I didn’t come close to exploring…
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Enjoy the Relaxed Charm of Avila Beach
Just down the coast from Morro Bay, and approximately 160 miles northwest of Los Angeles sits the tiny coastal town of Avila Beach. Recovered from an…
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A Lodging Find: the Inn at Avila Beach
The Inn at Avila Beach was an unexpected and wonderful find – and not just because they give you fresh-baked cookies and pies every night…
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Trip Tastes: Silver Horse Sage and Other Delights at Morro Bay Wine Seller
Thanks to the lovely people at the Estero Inn in Morro Bay, Andy and I found ourselves with free wine tasting tickets for Morro Bay…
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Morro Bay: a Perfect Off-Season Getaway
For many, the only thing that comes to mind when you mention Morro Bay, California is the magnificent rock-like formation that rises from the waters of the…
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An Eccentric Traveler’s Paradise: Benton Hot Springs
You don’t just happen upon Benton Hot Springs, California. You go there with the intent to explore — otherwise, you would not keep going through…
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Visit the Mission San Buenaventura
I finally got back into the travel swing of things this week with a quick trip up to Ventura. The historic downtown is charming, and…
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Delving into Mission San Fernando, Rey de España
The Mission San Fernando, Rey de España is a quick jaunt up to Mission Hills from Los Angeles, California, and provides another piece to the puzzle of…
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Ghost Towns: North Bloomfield, California (aka Humbug)
While staying up in Nevada City, Andy and I decided to take a spur of the moment run up to North Bloomfield — one of…
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