Traveling

The Louvre Museum in Paris France

Europe trip with 3 Days in Paris - Itinerary and Sightseeing Tips

09/02/2017 - 4:35pm

Dennis and I traveled to Europe for the first time in May for our 5 year anniversary. Our trip was right before the summer tourist season began (which begins after Memorial Day) so the flights and...

fresh scallops from Mariscos Ruben truck in Tijuana, B.C., Mexico

Day trip to Mexico - food in Tijuana and Popotla fishing village

08/07/2017 - 12:55pm

Despite being close to the border, I have never been to Mexico. This summer, I finally took the plunge for a foodie day trip led by Scott Koenig, frequent traveler and author of A Gringo in Mexico...

Chorizo Kimchi Fried Rice Skillet at Urban Seoul 2.0

O.C. Day Trip - Urban Seoul 2.0, Harmony Tea Bar, MRP Market

07/11/2016 - 7:29pm

Here's our new slogan: "Will bike for food." Just kidding, that's only Dennis... During Memorial Day weekend, the guys decided to bike to Irvine while I happily drove my car. I hit the Irvine...

dessert station outside of Kelsey's Bar and Grill at Pechanga

Kelsey's Bar & Grill in Pechanga Resort & Casino (Temecula)

05/02/2016 - 7:46pm

Our recent trip to Pechanga Resort & Casino was quite a busy one! Between the delicious events of Chocolate Decadence and Pechanga Wine Festival, we also dropped by Kelsey's Bar & Grill,...

braised pork from journeys end at Pechanga Wine Festival

Pechanga Wine Festival 2016 - recap

03/23/2016 - 11:55pm

Wine lover? Got that covered. Curious of where to eat at Pechanga Resort & Casino? Got that covered too.

Pechanga had their 8th Annual Wine Festival on February 27, 2016 and we were...

tower of cake cones at pechanga chocolate decadence

Pechanga Chocolate Decadence Festival 2016 - recap

03/21/2016 - 4:38pm

Ever been to a chocolate festival? How much better would it be if wine were involved?

We were invited to Pechanga Resort and Casino to check out the Chocolate Decadence festival on Friday...

chicken vegetable and farro soup at Cafe Metropole in Avalon on Catalina Island

Catalina Island birthday trip - RJ's Cafe, Avocado Cafe, and Cafe Metropole

05/15/2015 - 11:38pm

We took a day off work to visit Catalina Island for Dennis's birthday. Did you know that you could get a free round trip starting the day of your birthday? I got this idea from marvelous Mary of...

Fremont Diner - Chicken and Waffles

Fremont Diner (Sonoma)

04/22/2014 - 9:12am

While searching for brunch in Sonoma a while back, we found a place called the Fremont Diner. It was a little outside of the main Sonoma area so we headed out from our lodging. We somehow...