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California

Moqueca Grill in Oxnard, CA

One of the most unique and delicious dining experiences we have ever had in the USA was recently at the Brazilian Restaurant, Moqueca, in Oxnard, California, (3550 S Harbor Blvd #201 Oxnard, CA 93035.)  This fine dining establishment is upstairs…

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Cuba

Cuba: Si? or No!

Are you a traveler or a tourist?   It’s important to know because it will determine if Cuba is a good destination for you. Which one best describes you? Travelers embrace the challenges, the differences, and difficulties of exploring an…

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New York

Lunch with a Water Witch

I must admit when I was invited to lunch at Gotham Bar & Grill with three wine writers I respect and Mr. & Mrs. Marc Mondavi (Janice) I accepted the invitation because it read “Have lunch with the Water Witch”…

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California, Salinas

KOA: Salinas, CA

Salinas KOA is just off Interstate highway 101 on the California coast just a half hour from Monterrey.  This is a very large KOA with close, level parking, but it is very pretty…on three tiers of a hillside covered with…

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Seattle, Washington

Taste Washington Wines

Taste Washington is the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event. It brings together over 225 wineries, 70 restaurants and 60 culinary exhibitors from across the region for the ultimate four-day experience. It’s the result of a continued partnership between…

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Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida

For the past three weeks I’ve been visiting family in Florida, specifically St. Petersburg. The state of Florida has been a part of my history since I was a teenager. During summer break in the 1950’s, Mom, Dad, my sister…

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California

Maritime Museum Near Los Angeles

Our first choice of hotel in Southern California near Los Angeles is always Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Hotel and Resort on the beautiful golden sandy coast of Oxnard. Conveniently nearby we enjoy lunch at Waterside Restaurant and Wine…

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