We’ve discovered the smaller places can be well worth the stop .. at least when it comes to wine.
Author: Judy Romano
I have a passion for story telling and travel. I hope my tales of wanderlust inspire others to see the world, be adventurous and find their own passions.
An Unexpected Day – Clear Lake and Healdsburg
There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored. When things don’t go as you planned, make the most of it and revel in the opportunity to find something you hadn’t expected to find.
Daou is a Definite Wow!
There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored. Sip the wine, be awed by the view and enjoy the stories along the way.
Stay Far, Far From Far Niente
Choosing a winery to visit among the seemingly endless list in California can be a challenge. We sought out Far Niente because we enjoy their wines and we embrace the Italian belief of “dolce far niente” … the sweetness of doing nothing.
Dining in Napa Valley – Angèle and Oenotri
One of our travel traditions is to set aside a night or two on every trip to visit a really nice restaurant wherever we are. California’s famed Napa Valley had me wondering how to choose.
Hot Dogs at a Burger Place
Happy’s offered five specialty burgers that were intriguing, but we’d been craving a dog for a few days, so we ordered chili dogs
Ragged Point and Elephant Seals
The drive was peppered with overlooks and pull offs where people stopped for selfies and panoramic shots of the coast.
In Praise of 4th Grade Social Studies
I remember fourth grade social studies because it meant LOTS of field trips. For those of you who may have forgotten, fourth grade is when you study the U.S. with a focus on the state where you live.
Skip the Hotel Chains. Stay at an Inn.
From the backroads, you can find hidden gems, peace and quiet and, often, stay in cozy little inns that don’t look like they created their rooms on a copy machine.
Indulge Yourself at The Canyon Villa
Just outside Paso Robles, California is a Tuscan-inspired villa sitting atop a hill, overlooking a vineyard-covered valley. As the front gates swing wide, you ease your way up the winding, tree-lined driveway toward the meticulously maintained villa. It feels like you’ve suddenly been transported to Tuscany!
The World A to Z 