Where to Eat and Drink in Eugene, Oregon Oregon’s second largest city––I’m looking at you Eugene––doesn’t garner the praise anywhere close to Portland in the culinary category. But there’s an array of restaurants and wine bars in Eugene, a fun, funky town on the southern edge of the Willamette Valley. In fact, I spent aRead More
Adventures in the Garden State: Explore New Jersey This Summer
What to Do in New Jersey This Summer As a born-and-bred northeasterner, I can vouch for the beauty of New Jersey, a state that often stays under the radar. I grew up in Pennsylvania, so I made my share of trips Jersey. In fact, I visited as often as every year or several times aRead More
Oregon’s Umpqua Valley Is Ripe for Wine-Loving Travelers
The hidden Umpqua Valley wine region is home to a diverse selection of wines, from Gruner Veltliner to Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Truth be told, I had never heard of the Umpqua Valley wine region, even after a week-long trip to Oregon in 2018. I tasted plenty of wine on that first trip. I fellRead More
What to See and Do in Belltown, Seattle’s Cool, Cultured District
Belltown Is Seattle’s Cool, Cultured District In a city renowned for birthing iconic bands such as Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, Belltown is the Seattle neighborhood with deep ties to the grunge movement. This dark, edgy subculture emerged in Seattle in the late 1980s and early 1990s, leaving a lasting imprint on aRead More
Travel the US: 7 Destinations to Visit
7 US Destinations to Visit Many of us bitten by the travel bug can’t wait to explore a romantic European city or venture to a far-flung place. But for Americans eager to hop a flight or even hit the road, there’s a growing list of US destinations to visit and experience right here at home.Read More
