A trip to northern Japan, Nagoya, Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go World Heritage sites and enjoying great cuisine using JR Lines Rail Pass on Japan railways.
Visiting the Talking Water Gardens in Albany, Oregon, which is a water reclamation site with lots of wildlife and a peaceful oasis of nature. It’s free.
A drive north from San Francisco to the foggy, cellphone-signal-free north side of Sonoma County, famous for its wines. Guernevile, Sea Ranch and Gualala.
Delicious Food in Salem and Albany, Oregon By Kurt Jacobson My head is spinning from too much great food and wine. I look up and see a fire-breathing dragon, a rooster with multi-colored tail feathers, and then a large salmon […]
The MGM National Harbor hotel and Casino recently opened in the Washington DC area, here’s a preview of the restaurants, shops and gaming halls they offer.
Two Food-Filled Days In Portlandia By Kurt Jacobson Though small compared to other food destinations like New York City, or San Francisco Portland’s food scene packs a big punch. Some of the nation’s best food, wine, craft beer, and hard […]
You might not notice this park from the street, but at Washington DC’s National Arboretum, you’ll find bonsai, trees from all states and great picnic spots.
The NCR Trail in Maryland is fun and educational, and a safe place for visitors of all ages to go for a walk, bike ride, or river tubing.
Inn at Aspen, the only place to stay if you are skiing at Buttermilk Mountain in Colorado.
Cruising Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, viewing Dall Sheep, falcons, passing humpback whales and getting close to nature on a Callisto Voyage cruise.
Two hotels to visit in DC, the Tabard Inn and the Anderson House, both unique in their own ways.
Going Blazing Fast or Desert Tortoise Slow By Kurt Jacobson Las Vegas is legendary for the diversity of activities both intense and tame. On my latest trip I went searching for the best off-strip attractions and activities and was surprised […]
Narita City, Japan: Exploring lesser-known areas of Honshu just outside of Tokyo, Narita-san Temple and other highlights during a winter visit to Japan.
Wairarapa is Full of Surprises! By Kurt Jacobson If you have been waiting for a reason to visit New Zealand consider the exchange rate has dropped over 25% in the last eighteen months! Now the fun part is deciding where […]