“Where are you from?” “Vancouver, Washington.” “Oh. Canada, huh? What’s it like there?” “I wouldn’t know. I’m from Vancouver, Washington. You know, in the state of Washington?” “Huh?” “*insert heavy sigh here* I live just north of Portland, Oregon.” “Oh, so you’re in Oregon, then?” *facepalm* That is a common conversation that happens in my […]
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Savor the best of Washington with Taste Vacations #traveltuesday
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links through the Taste Adventures affiliate program. Participation in this program provides this blog with a small commission. Have you ever wanted to taste the best that Washington state has to offer? Have you ever looked at the Washington State Wine Commission site and just felt overwhelmed by your choices? […]
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Travel Tuesday: Argyle Winery
Note: Well this has been fun. Technical difficulties have sidelined me, and for that, I profusely apologize. When one thinks Oregon, they immediately think Pinot Noir, and only Pinot Noir. Speaking as a quasi-Oregonian (as the crow flies, I live 5 miles from Oregon, but to drive to Oregon, it’s 22 miles…yep, I live on […]
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#TravelTuesday: Wine Tourism Day
On November 7th, wineries all over North America will celebrate the third annual Wine Tourism Day. What is Wine Tourism Day, you ask? Wine Tourism Day comes to us from Europe. In 2009, the European Network of Wine Cities decided to promote their members through an organized day. In 2012, the idea to bring that […]
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#TravelTuesday Destination: Basel Cellars
In 1997, a grand home was built in the Walla Walla Valley. This home, clocking in at a whopping 13,800 square feet, was designed to have the same awe-inspiring reactions that the grand American Lodges, such as Timberline Lodge, have. Double River Ranch was the name given to this grand home just south of the […]
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#TravelTuesday: Five Essentials for Travel
This weekend, I’m heading out to the beautiful Walla Walla Valley for wine tasting, testing my new selfie stick I got from Krusteaz while at the International Food Blogger Conference with my cousin, Mom and possibly Grandma, having an “open *that* bottle” night and just having a danged good time. To follow our adventures, make […]
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#TravelTuesday: Why I’m excited to go to Seattle for #IFBC15!
I love Seattle. Not enough to live there, but certainly enough to spend a few days there. This weekend, I will be doing just that. Granted, most of my time will be spent in the sessions of the International Food Bloggers Conference, but there will also be time for me to go out on my […]
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#TravelTuesday: Dealing with Airlines
This post could easily be subtitled “United Breaks Wine” in honor of the video “United Breaks Guitars“: So, I just flew home from the Wine Bloggers Conference and my wine bag looked like this: Sad, right? Especially since it reeked of semi-dry Riesling thanks to this: And a glass, given to me for my support […]
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#TravelTuesday: Travel Advice
Through my years of traveling, I’ve learned a few things. Some, I’ve learned through a great website called FlyerTalk, others have been through my own trials and tribulations. Tip #1: Packing We all know that packing is…well…a nightmare at times. I’m notorious for overpacking. One way I avoid overpacking is by taking the advice of […]
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#TravelTuesday: Ride report on 2015 Chrysler 200
A new idea popped into my head. I talk about my travels to wine country a lot…why not chronicle things like how I get there, where I stay, tips I’ve learned over my years of having a permanent case of wanderlust, etc.? I will try post my ramblings on Tuesday. Enjoy my first post…a ride […]
