Thank you Mazda for supplying me with a vehicle to test drive while playing in LA for the weekend! You may have read my recent story about how I lost 45 pounds in 2018 – …
How to Pick a Car That’s Right for Your Budget
Buying a car is probably one of the biggest purchases you can make, and if not planned properly and wisely, you might end up spending more than you expected or just pick the wrong one …
10 Tips for Traveling Green
Love exploring new places? Got bitten by the travel bug? You’re not alone. Traveling is a thrilling experience, and each one of us wants to explore the world around us as much as we can, …
10 Summer Vacation Destinations for Families
Summer break is quickly approaching and with the pleasant weather, summer is the perfect time to travel with your family. If you’re out ideas for summer vacation destinations for families, here’s a little help. Keep …
Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels for Families
Summer will be here before you know it, and if your family is already looking forward to your next big vacation, it might be time to consider your accommodations. Traveling as a family can present …
Extended Stay America No Pet Fees for Holiday Travel!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Extended Stay America. All opinions expressed are my own. With three dogs that are my “babies”, I can relate to traveling over the holidays …
Escape Seattle to the SLO wine life in under 2 Hours
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you may find yourself longing to escape the grey rainy days of hustling and working hard to a slower pace where you can relax in a mild sunny …
Affordable Luxury at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort
Thank you to the Allegretto Vineyard Resort and the Paso Robles CAB Collective for hosting our stay. Paso Robles is a booming area for world-class wines and is quickly growing into a tourism mecca for …
The Passion of Paso Robles Cabernet
Thank you to the Paso Robles Cab Collective for hosting the trip for Daily Dish Magazine to experience the flavors of Paso. Nestled just 30 miles north of San Luis Obispo at the foothills of …
How to Drastically Reduce Travel Costs
If you’re looking to travel or enjoy a vacation this year, you might be wondering how to get the most bang for your buck and reduce travel costs! There are certainly different ways to do …
The Road to the Hacienda Cocktail Competition
This cocktail competition is like no other, in The Road to the Hacienda challenged bartenders from across the nation to put their mixing skills to the test to win it all. 16 bartenders earned a …
Casa Herradura Tour
You can’t make a trip to Guadalajara without visiting the world’s oldest tequila distillery, Casa Herradura. They’ve produced super-premium 100% agave tequila at the Hacienda San Jose del Refugio since 1870. Transportation to Casa Herradura …
10 Things to See and Do in Historic Guadalajara
As one of the largest cities within Latin America, Guadalajara has a large culture influence. Pronounced gwa-dele’hara, it is the capital city in the Jalisco state of Western Mexico known for tequila and mariachi music. …
Tlaquepaque, Mexico in an Afternoon
A short distance from Historic Guadalajara you’ll find Tlaquepaque an area famous for its pottery and blown glass. Pronounced tlakeˈpake you’ll find many restaurants, bars, street sellers and artisan shops to browse. If you’re …
Tequila Tasting with Herradura
Did you know there are 1300 brands of Tequila in Mexico? With 1300 brands of tequila tasting could be a full-time job! Tequila consumption in Mexico is almost an even split between drinking it straight …
Visiting Napa Valley Wineries and Beyond
Napa. The name signifies wine country but there is so much more to offer. Let’s explore visiting Napa Valley Wineries & Beyond! Located in Northern California, Napa Valley is most well-known for its …
Exploring Wenatchee Washington
Wenatchee Washington Wenatchee Washington is one of my favorite destinations in this beautiful state. Not only is it full of life and fun, it’s centrally located to visit so many other areas making it the …
Washington State Wine & Food Getaway
2016 Ohme Gardens Wine and Food Gala Nestled up in the hills overlooking the Columbia River in Central Washington State, you will find the spectacular Ohme Gardens, a sanctuary of greenery and florals in the …
Experience Denver in 24 hours
Often when we are traveling we do not have all the time we would like or really need to explore a destination. Typically, you are confined to a weekend or if you are lucky, a …
Is Mazatlan the World’s Next Culinary Vacation Destination?
Mazatlan, a bustling port city situated on the Pacific coast of Mexico, has long been a west coast getaway for spring break revelers and snowbirds. Now as the tourism industry is starting to boom, growth …