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Category Archives: US Travel
A New Trail in Sonoma
Sonoma, California—one of my favorite small towns—is just one hour northeast of San Francisco. Located in the wine country, near its famous neighbor, Napa, low-key Sonoma is a popular destination for wine aficionados and city folks looking for a weekend … Continue reading
Posted in California, Travel, US Travel
Tagged day hikes, Montini Ranch Trail, Overlook Trail, Sonoma
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Walking the Presidio of San Francisco
Each time we return to the Bay Area, we always spend some time in one of my favorite cities—San Francisco. When I first catch sight of the Golden Gate Bridge, it still takes my breath away. Whether a ghostly blur … Continue reading
Posted in California, Travel, US Travel
Tagged Presidio, San Francisco, Slow Travel, Walks
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Visiting San Diego—Without a Car
I was born and raised in San Diego, California, but a recent trip was the first time I explored this city without a car. The birthplace of California, and the second largest city spreads out quite a bit —to … Continue reading
10 Reasons to visit Bellingham in the Summertime
My hometown of Bellingham is one of the best places to spend the summer. The days are long—more than 16 hours of sunlight—without bugs or humidity. The temperatures are perfect for exploring Bellingham Bay, hanging out in town or hiking … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Pacific Northwest, Travel
Tagged Bellingham, day hikes, Hiking, Skagit County, Walks, Whatcom County
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A Short Stop in Brooklyn
It’s late spring and we’re on our way to Italy again. First, we made a stop in Brooklyn, New York to visit our son, who has been living on the east coast for several years. We used AirBnB to find … Continue reading
A Day Hike on the Sauk Mountain Trail
July is one of the best times to hike the Sauk Mountain Trail, just east of Mount Vernon, Washington. After a long and cold winter, even July might be too early for this hike, if you want to reach the … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Pacific Northwest
Tagged Bellingham, Cascades, day hikes, Sauk Mountain, Washington hikes
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Home Again
As much as I love to travel, I’m just as happy when I first arrive home. Even in the airport, I suddenly sense that I’m closer to home when I hear more English spoken and start to notice the Pacific … Continue reading
Savoring Sonoma
This post is long overdue, but I just couldn’t write about food until now. First, we overindulged during the holidays. Then, we started our healthy “cleanse diet” from Bon Appetít magazine. So, I didn’t want to think about all of those … Continue reading
Exploring Sonoma
During the Thanksgiving holidays we were fortunate to spend some time in the town of Sonoma, California, well-known for great wines, beautiful weather and a historic plaza that still functions as the heart of the town. This is where the … Continue reading
Home Again
We arrived home late Thursday night and went straight to bed. So it was a delightful surprise to wake up Friday morning to a bright, sunny and warm day in Bellingham. The clear blue skies looked even brighter than we … Continue reading