The Tillamook Cheese is a touristy mecca for all things dairy and yummy.
Found in the town of Tillamook on the Oregon Coast, you can of course get cheese there. Lots of it, and in many varieties. They even have all-you-can-eat samples. And the grilled cheese sandwiches in […]
Newport, Oregon is a commercial fishing town that has grown over the years to be a fun tourist destination as well. It has parks, plenty of accommodations, a range of dining, tourist activities, Oregon Coast Aquarium, historical sites, a picturesque waterfront promenade, art galleries, shopping, and plenty of wide open […]
The Methow Valley is a beautiful part of Washington, on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains where forest-lined rivers, trail networks, and western tourist towns all mix for a fun getaway.
We stayed at the Alpine Wilderness log cabin in Mazama. The cabin is well laid out and conveniently located, […]
In downtown Asheville North Carolina, appropriately positioned directly across the street from the historic Flatiron Building is a large metal sculpture of a… flat iron. Perhaps you can rub your clothes up against it to get out wrinkles. The sculpture was created by local Asheville sculptor Reed Todd, […]
The Biltmore Estate is a monument to over the top opulence. Interesting from a historical perspective, grand in its scope, beautiful in environment, and the product of a son who was given a lot of money and wanted to outdo his siblings and everyone else with that money. […]
The Venetian in Las Vegas… It definitely lives up to the Las Vegas requirement for over-the-top opulence and entertainment. The interior tries to replicate the outdoor canals of Venice Italy, including gondolas guided by singing gondoliers. Shops abound, vast gambling halls abound, and fanciful sculptures attract people […]
Flotation tanks are making a comeback, at least in Seattle. There are flotation tank centers popping up around the city, intriguing clients to come and explore relaxation, meditation, physical rest, and even massage alternatives. These devices go by other names too such as isolation tanks or sensory deprivation […]