72 Hours in Austin
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What to see, do, eat and experience in Austin, Texas. You can fit in most of the major sites in one weekend.
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Camp Blogaway
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Camp Blogaway is a once a year conference in the woods near Big Bear, CA where food writers and chefs come together to learn more about blogging, and this year, they also got to learn more about Not Ketchup.
Read MoreTemecula Wine Tasting
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While the vineyards in Temecula may not rival its bigger counterparts in Napa Valley or even Paso Robles, Temecula still makes a nice overnight or day trip from Los Angeles or San Diego to taste solid, fruit forward reds in a beautiful setting.
Read MoreTorrance Breweries
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Torrance is home to many local craft breweries where they make the beer and allow the public to visit and taste their latest creations. Three breweries are within walking distance of each other, making for a fun afternoon of sampling.
Read MoreWillamette Valley, Oregon Wine Tasting
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I took my first trip to the wine country of Willamette Valley, Oregon, home of the Pinot Noir. Here are some highlights of places to go and things to look for when wine tasting in Willamette.
Read MoreSanta Barbara's Urban Wine Trail
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It's not often that you'll find wineries in the middle of a town, but Santa Barbara has their own Urban Wine Trail where you can hoof it and walk around to many different wineries with nice options for food in between.
Read MoreThailand: Bangkok
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Bangkok, Thailand is a feast for the senses with show stopping sites like the ornate Grand Palace and 150 foot long Reclining Buddha. If you can endure the heat in summer and the year round traffic, you will be handsomely rewarded.
Read MoreCambodia: Angkor and Siam Reap
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Cambodia was my favorite stop of my trip through SE Asia with the unbelievable ruins at Angkor, the color of the local villages, and the evening action on Siam Reap's Pub Street.
Read MoreVietnam: Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels
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The scooters returned en masse upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. Wander the city's sights and vibrant markets, as well as the interesting Cu Chi tunnels, an extensive network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War and Tet Offensive.
Read MoreVietnam: Ha Long Bay, Danang and Hoi An
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Heading further south in Vietnam towards the coast revealed beautiful islands to explore by boat and cities with bustling food markets and custom made tailor shops.
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