Tag : travel

When was the last time you visited Seaside, Oregon’s oldest coastal resort town? Join me for a 90-minute tour.

The Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference, better known as Travel & Words, was held in Seaside, Oregon on March 17-18, 2013.

Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference: Travel & Words Spring 2013, March 17-18 in Seaside, Oregon.

I reached my goal sooner than expected, self-employment as a freelance writer and photographer. Wherever it leads, I’m going to enjoy the ride.

I’ve just returned from a 15-day road trip through the American Southwest, touring and camping with my mother. I flew to Palm Springs to meet her, and after two days of preparation at her winter quarters, we set out on our adventure. Our home on wheels was a Dodge Ram club cab pickup with a […]

When you think of places to sample the world’s finest chocolate, one might think of Switzerland, Belgium or France.  It’s unlikely anyone would suggest Portland, Oregon. Surprisingly, you can take a “world tour” of chocolate tasting all within a ten block radius of downtown Portland. The Chocolate Decadence tour, offered by the Portland Walking Tours […]