Campfire Hotel in Bend, Oregon, caught my photographer’s eye with bright orange décor. Then a bride in a hot dog costume stole the show. After 30-plus years as a photographer and travel writer, including frequent Pacific Northwest visits, I look…
When I visited Black Butte Ranch in Central Oregon during the summer, I found myself in Horse Heaven. It was the perfect blend of horses, fine dining, mountain views, comfortable accommodations, and space to breathe. Here are 5 reasons to…
Looking for a comfortable place to stay near Portland, Oregon? Holiday Inn Wilsonville offers convenient I-5 access, on-site dining, an indoor pool, and a practical home base for exploring the Willamette Valley. Discover five reasons to consider this hotel for your next Oregon getaway.
We loved the Red Feather Lodge in Tusayan when we were there in the spring. Here are the reasons: We took The Signature Sunset tour in a Hummer with Buck Wild Grand Canyon Hummer Tours. Just across the street from…
Bend fed my curiosity and my appetite on my quest to find great places to eat and drink in Bend. On my trip, I carried my camera from a downtown cocktail lounge to Korean dining, food carts, a brewery lawn,…
A Carlsbad Food Tour feeds your eyes as well as your appetite. On a recent tour, colorful murals and public art invited us to pause and explore the Village’s creative side between tastings. After more than three decades as a…
The Taste of Carlsbad Food Tour serves up a flavorful mix of chef-driven cuisine, craft beer, public art, and colorful California history. After living in Orange County for 40 years and working for most of those years as a photographer…
Dana Point delivers the kind of California coast that keeps pulling me back. After 40 years living in Orange County and three decades as a travel writer and photographer, I know this stretch of shoreline beyond the postcard views. Here,…
Let’s compare Great Falls and Bozeman, Montana. Great Falls gave me the kind of trip I like best: Western art with grit, river views, and a downtown that rewards unhurried exploring. As a photographer and longtime travel writer, I found…
Walla Walla serves much more than award-winning wine. Explore my favorite places for breakfast, casual meals, farm-to-table dishes, creative cocktails, and fine dining throughout Washington wine country.
Bon Voyage Besties podcast hosted Julie on an episode May 29, 2026. Watch it here. About Bon Voyage Besties: Travel & Friendship Podcast Two Jersey girls sharing their love of travel, life, friendship, and everything in between. We will share our…
“Reviewed has built its reputation on hands-on testing of consumer products by our own experts. We put everyday items through their paces and deliver clear, trustworthy results to shoppers. Now, with the Reviewed Readers’ Choice Awards, that expertise extends beyond…