I’m very excited to share this photo essay of the beautiful American West by Dallas photographer, David Spector. David had planned a road trip to Arches and Capitol Reef…

  Updated: 5/10/2017 Outback Trail Rides is no more. However, you can still enjoy the great wines and the scenery at Calcareous Vineyards. And don’t miss Wine Down Wednesday –…

I asked my companion (he lived in Rome), to take me somewhere that only the locals go, because one thing you can be sure of,  locals eat the best food…

The United States has many scenic destinations to entice travelers, and California is one of the most popular. And why not? California has it all; beaches, mountains, wildlife, culture, and…

I’d heard a lot about California’s scenic 17 Mile Drive, it was on my list of recommended attractions in the Monterey Bay area. Would it really be worth it I…

In 1846,German settlers founded a small town built of limestone and timber deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Hundreds of the original structures remain, telling the story…

Updated August 2024 The Texas Hill Country has changed a lot since I first visited over ten years ago, but it is still beautiful. There are dozens more wineries, many…

Update: the name of the restaurant is Porter’s Grill and Pub. Chef Johnny is no longer there and it seems the creative menus have also disappeared. Still, it’s a beautiful…