Southern Italian gems

My husband and I recently returned from a glorious month driving around Southern Italy including stays in Sicily, Calabria and Puglia with a stop in Basilicata to tour the magical... Read More

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Wall-to-wall wine tasting in Walla Walla, Wash.

By Patty Burness

The Walla Walla Valley is a burgeoning agricultural and wine region in the southeastern part of Washington State and northeastern corner of Oregon, nestled near the Palouse Hills ... Read More

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The Northern Oregon Coast: Pacific City and Nye Beach

By Patty Burness

Part 3 of a three-part series exploring Oregon’s north coast Recently, my husband and I took a week to drive the 130 miles south on Highway 101 from Astoria to Nye Beach alon... Read More

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The Northern Oregon Coast: Cannon Beach

Part Two of a three-part series exploring Oregon’s north coast

By Patty Burness

Recently, my husband and I spent a week exploring Oregon’s spectacular north coast. It’s an easy drive south on Highway 101 from Astoria to Nye Beach (130 miles). Along the wa... Read More

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The northern Oregon coast: Astoria

By Patty Burness

Photos by Bo Links except where indicated. Part one of a three-part series exploring Oregon’s north coast Recently, my husband and I spent a week exploring Oregon’s spec... Read More

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Head up north to experience the best of Tacoma

By Patty Burness

Portland and Seattle are the usual cities people think of when the Pacific Northwest is mentioned; often overlooked is neighboring Tacoma. Situated along Puget Sound, Tacoma is le... Read More

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The best of Spain

Part 4, the last in a series on exploring Spain

By Patty Burness

Recently my husband and I had the chance to travel to Spain and spend a month tasting and experiencing the best of what the country has to offer. This last part (part four) of the... Read More

Gehry's famed Guggenheim Bilbao. Photo by Bo Links

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The best of Spain

Part 3 of a multipart series on exploring Spain

By Patty Burness

Recently my husband and I had the chance to travel to Spain and spend a month tasting and experiencing the best of what the country has to offer. Part three of the “Best of Spai... Read More

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Taste the best of Spain

Part 2 of a multipart series on exploring Spain

By Patty Burness

Recently my husband and I had the chance to travel to Spain and spend a month tasting and experiencing the best of what the country has to offer. Part two of the “Best of Sp... Read More

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The best of Spain

By Patty Burness

Part 1 of a multipart series on exploring Spain Recently my husband and I had the chance to travel to Spain and spend a month tasting and experiencing the best of what the coun... Read More

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Vacation: Reviewing L.A. Hotels From Boutique To Traditional

By Tara Finley

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a larger vacation to the golden coast, L.A. Weekly Culture Editor Lina Lecaro has a list you most definitely want to see. Reviewing ... Read More

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The best of Santa Fe, New Mexico

From art and architecture to restaurants and the outdoors, the city offers something for everyone

By Patty Burness

Whether you fly into Santa Fe or Albuquerque then drive north for about an hour, you’ll quickly realize that Santa Fe is a city that keeps drawing you back — for tasty food, v... Read More

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Exploring Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge

By Patty Burness

Hood River, just an hour east of Portland, is a place many call the windsurfing and kite boarding capital of the world. To get there, simply drive along the magnificent Colu... Read More

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Bandon, Ore.: The place to get away

By Patty Burness

As the economy opens up and travel is more plausible, consider Bandon, Ore. Its coastal location is stunning; there’s a laid-back vibe, and it has some of the best golf around.&... Read More

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El Dorado County: Gold country splendor

By Patty Burness

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada’s historic Gold Rush region, El Dorado County (Spanish for “the gilded one”) is a year-round playground — ski and snowboard in winter; enjoy be... Read More

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