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Where to stay in Solvang: We choose Hotel Corque and The Alisal

Where to stay in Solvang: We choose Hotel Corque and The Alisal

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

I’m a huge proponent of staying in an independent boutique hotel, a revamped bed and breakfast, or a unique resort set...

Europa Village incorporates music and art to its Spanish, French and Italian sensibilities

Europa Village incorporates music and art to its Spanish, French and Italian sensibilities

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

The French-inspired tasting room and bistro at Europa Village, Temecula We were recently invited to Europa Village in Temecula Wine Valley to...

Cowboy Boots Austin

Cowboy Boots Austin

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

Vintage cowboy boots from Laced with Romance in Austin, TX Technical Details Camera: NIKON D3100 Taken: June 25, 2013 Focal length: 18mm Aperture: f/3...

Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle: Where color, nature and avant-garde shapes come to play

Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle: Where color, nature and avant-garde shapes come to play

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

The Glasshouse at Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Written by and photos by Nadia Ibanez Sometimes when I travel...

Best Places to Play and Shop in Austin, TX

Best Places to Play and Shop in Austin, TX

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

Looking for some cool places to check out during your next visit to Austin? Check out our favorite places to...

V Elements Festival Hits San Diego on April 5 at Liberty Station

V Elements Festival Hits San Diego on April 5 at Liberty Station

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

As someone who’s practiced yoga for almost seven years, I have a true appreciation for the uniting tradition. When I...

Los Angeles Times The Taste 2014 knocks it out of the back lot with stellar food, libations

Los Angeles Times The Taste 2014 knocks it out of the back lot with stellar food, libations

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

As a lifelong San Diego resident, I’m no stranger to an Indian Summer. So when it comes time to celebrate...

Catch Santa Monica offers Seafood and Seasonal Dishes with a True Fine Dining Experience

Catch Santa Monica offers Seafood and Seasonal Dishes with a True Fine Dining Experience

Kathy Rock
July 19, 2025

It isn’t often that I say that I’ve had the perfect meal. Yes, I can describe a dish as delicious...

Ziplining on Catalina Island

Ziplining on Catalina Island

Kathy Rock
July 19, 2025

One of the main reasons we decided to visit Catalina Island was because of all of the rave reviews we...

The story behind the Almond Champagne at Wilson Creek

The story behind the Almond Champagne at Wilson Creek

Kathy Rock
July 19, 2025

Sometimes we come across a business whose owner has an amazing story rich in history, family involvement and community support...