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…

Filtered sunlight bathed the room in a warm glow, highlighting the handwritten menu of the day. Behind a wooden bar, a young guy took orders, while a much older man…

Have you ever wanted to take a round the world trip? What are your travel dreams and aspirations? Where do you most want to go? Is there a historical site,…

This article was updated May 2026 Never heard of Phil’s?  Neither had I. Even though it’s been featured on the BBC , the Food Network, and countless other places. If…

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  California’s Monterey Peninsula has been referred to as the Circle of Enchantment and Fulfillment. Once you’ve seen it, you’ll understand why. It’s an area of rocky shorelines, steep cliffs,…

Updated September 23, 2023  Sadly, the Rhinecliff is now closed. You may enjoy this article about another cool small town in New York.  If you’re traveling to the Rhinecliff area…

This article has been updated from the original article. 2026 Lighthouses are symbols of an era when life was simpler and travel by water was the norm. Beacons of safety…