When visiting Palm Springs, the Moorten Botanical Garden is a wonderful spot to include in your travel plans. Whether you are a nature lover, gardener, or succulent propagator, this family-owned desert oasis is teeming with diverse plant life. This desert utopia located near the heart of downtown Palm Springs is home to over 3,000 varieties …
The historic Fred Mayes Jewelers street clock that decorates the sidewalk on 10th and J street is likely the last of its kind in Sacramento. Standing at around 16-feet tall, this 100-year-old towering timepiece is a peek into Sacramento’s past. At night, the clock becomes illuminated by gold and white neon lights in the shape …
As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to make an impact around the globe, businesses and organizations are experiencing numerous interruptions to travel plans. My own personal experience happened less than 24 hours ago. Up until this week, I was confident I would be protected by my business credit card for any unforeseen circumstances related to COVID-19. …
Taking a road trip in early Spring to Mount Shasta and Crater Lake has turned into one of my favorite nearby journeys. Both sets of mountains offer some of the most spectacular views within a mere two hours of each other.
The Village Feast is a low-waste event, put on in Davis, California, by Davis Farm to School. The nonprofit benefits Les Dames D’Escoffier, Sacramento, and Davis Farm to School. Both organizations work in support of early and continued education around food and agriculture. The Dames provide scholarships to women in food, wine, and agriculture, while …
I never dreamed I would find myself traveling to Modena, Italy. For years I longed to visit other parts of Italy. I wasn’t really sure where. I knew I was attracted to the wine country. I had family which originated along the coast from decades gone by. The area of Emilia-Romagna had never previously been …