Best Places to Eat in Oceanside: A Gourmet Travel Guide

Salmon with Fish Shop Rub, seaweed salad, and jasmine rice.

On my 2021 visit to Oceanside, I sampled several thriving local restaurants that were the best places to eat in Oceanside and were previously featured in my Rovology article. You can read it here. Where to Eat, What to Order, and Why It’s Worth the Stop On a recent drive through Oceanside, I discovered another […]

Gourmet Travel: How to Find Barcelona’s Most Amazing Hidden Food Treasures

Taste Barcelona on a side pedestrian street in Barcelona with flags across the center.

On a recent six-week trip to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, I realized after a few days that it was mostly about the food for me. I looked forward to every meal, even when hunger didn’t drive me. Most places started with bread and butter, and I never left a crumb behind. Each course promised something […]

Must-See Hidden Gems, Mountain Vistas, and Culinary Delights in Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains at Blowing Rock

Originally published at SheBuysTravel.com on September 29, 2025 Western North Carolina “Western North Carolina calls to road trippers with winding mountain roads, stunning vistas and small-town charm. I’ve explored this region on three unforgettable trips, from the Blue Ridge Parkway’s iconic overlooks to rare finds only locals know. Along the way, I’ve uncovered family-friendly stops, […]

A Road Trip from Aiken to Charleston, South Carolina, To Remember

Road trip from Aiken to Charleston - magnolia plantation

Slave quarters at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina. Photo credit: Julie Diebolt Price Road Trip From Aiken This article first appeared at SheBuysTravel.com on September 9, 2025 “This road trip felt like a dream come true. My husband and I finally made the Aiken-to-Charleston run and checked it off our bucket list. […]

Discover Marble Canyon Lodge and Breathtaking Scenery

Marble Canyon's Vermillion Cliffs in Northern California

Marble Canyon Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the Vermillion Cliffs, Lees Ferry, and Horseshoe Canyon. This article was originally published at Luxe Beat Magazine on August 25, 2025. Here’s the link to read the entire story. “As a seasoned traveler and professional photographer with nearly 300 published travel stories, I thought I had […]

Substack: The Ageless Adventurer

The Ageless Adventurer

Sharing photo tips, solo travel, and car camping adventures–because life’s stories deserve to be told no matter what age you begin.

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From dude ranches and desert trails to luxury hotels and local bites, dive in and discover where the journey leads next.

Gourmet Travel – Meet Chef Mac at Tanque Verde Ranch

Chef Mac Seed Wafers on the breakfast buffet at Tanque Verde Ranch

On a recent visit to Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, I spent the most delightful time with Executive Chef Mac (McKenzie O’Leary). Learn more about Chef Mac from my recent interview… Chef Mac’s Professional Journey Background & Career Path Professional Growth Chef Mac at Tanque Verde Ranch Tanque Verde Ranch Signature Contributions Chef Mac […]

World Footprints Features S’edav Va’aki Museum

Shell etching at S'adev Va'aki Museum and Indian Market

The 47th Annual Indian Market at S’edav Va’aki Museum published at World Footprints March 11, 2025. “Few events capture the vibrancy of Indigenous artistry and heritage, like the Annual Indian Market at S’edav Va’aki Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. As a professional photographer and seasoned travel writer, I’m always looking for authentic cultural experiences that tell […]

Mainly Museums: S’edav Va’aki Museum

S'edav Va'aki Museum Native American (Apache) dance

A Gateway to Phoenix’s Indigenous Heritage S’edav Va’aki Museum: Preserving Phoenix’s Native History S’edav Va’aki Museum in Phoenix preserves the history of the ancient Hohokam people, ancestors of today’s O’odham communities. The museum, once called Pueblo Grande Museum, centers around a 1,500-year-old platform mound. This mound likely served as a place for ceremonies, leadership, and […]