Wine | The Wine Bible – paperback

Julie Recommends

Comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, and endlessly interesting, The Wine Bible is a lively course from an expert teacher, grounding the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vine-yards and varietals, climate and terroir, the nine attributes of a wine’s greatness—while layering on tips, informative asides, anecdotes, definitions, photographs, maps, labels, and recommended bottles. Discover how to taste with focus and build […]

Travel writers suggest 2022 travel destinations

Highway 50 in Nevada - You are in the heart of Pony Express Territory billboard

Travel writers suggest “Travel is what makes our writers’ worlds go round, so to say that they are chomping at the bit to get back out there is an understatement. Their travel plans for the year sound nothing short of ah-mazing! We really hope they get to go to all of their 2022 dream destinations […]

Brewery Gulch Inn One of the Best Places to Stay in Mendocino

Brewery Gulch Inn Breakfast Specialties include Belgian Hot Chocolate and mango culis

“Stunning coastline. Outstanding hospitality. Incredible dining. Cozy ambiance. I don’t know which is more compelling because I found every aspect of Brewery Gulch Inn memorable. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway to Mendocino.” First appeared in TravelAwaits on Dec 31, 2021. You’ll find that Brewery Gulch Inn is a great destination for luxury lodging in […]

Favorite holiday lights by US travel writers

Favorite holiday lights at Desert Botanical Garden, Las Noches de las Luminarias, at night

The holidays are over but I wanted to share this GUEST POST for favorite holiday lights that I and my travel writer colleagues contributed to TravelAwaits. If you missed the magical lights, take a look at this article. See some travel photos by Julie here.

Mendocino Rail Bikes

Mendocino County railbikes fort bragg Skunk Train

“The stunning Northern California coast of Mendocino County draws travelers from far and wide. The rugged coastline, breathtaking scenery, and friendly locals make this destination memorable.” First appeared at Play, Stay, Eat on 16 Dec 2021. An excellent pastime while visiting Mendocino is riding Skunk Train Rail bikes in the redwood forest. See more about this destination.

Meet a Distinguished Artist who carves stone, paints, and sculpts

Rebecca Johnson Art - Distinguished Artist, URL sign in front of Navarro, California studio

Distinguished artist, Rebecca Johnson, is a stone carver, painter, and sculptor. Creating art with different mediums, she works in a renovated barn studio in Anderson Valley, California. I want you to know her work because it made such an impression on me when I stayed at Brewery Gulch Inn and saw her work displayed on the walls of […]