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Eating Asia: Cambodia Edition
I loved traditional Cambodian food. I found it to be similar to Thai food with curries, satays, fried rices, and flavored with lime, cilantro, and lemongrass. On our day of visiting temples, we stopped at a restaurant for lunch and had a classic Khmer dish, Amok, pictured on the right, and served in a coconut.…
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Eating Asia: Thai Edition
Centara Grand Resort Breakfast Buffet Krabi, Thailand One of my favorite things about traveling through Asia was the hotel breakfast buffet. Our two hotels, Centara Grand Krabi (5 star) and Golden Temple Siem Reap (3 star), always provided all your American standards plus incredible Asian and Indian fare. I skipped pancakes and bacon for Pad See…
Read MoreNorth San Diego Staycation
Every weekend is a vacation when you live in Oceanside. And having out-of-towners visit is a perfect opportunity to be a tourist in your own town. With no pre-scheduled plans, we let the weekend unfold naturally. Homebase was literally our home in Oceanside and we never needed to travel far for incredible food and entertainment.…
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Day Tripping in Borrego Springs
Spring is the perfect time to visit the Southern California desert, when temperatures are pleasant and wildlife is active. The Oasis Hike in Borrego Springs is a few hours drive from San Diego and feels a world away. This is a family friendly 3-mile trail with a mellow incline. You hike along a stream and…
Read MoreLuxury Accommodations in Big Bear
Wow! Were we lucky to get to stay as this incredible property. It helps to personally know the owners but you can rent this luxurious 4,000 square foot estate for $580 a night on VRBO.
Read MoreEnjoy a Hot Cocktail on a Cold Night
Kim makes a crowd-pleasing cocktail during a friends’ weekend in Idyllwild. Do you have a favorite cocktail for cold weather? Please share your recipe in the comments.
Read MoreGreat Last-Minute Gifts for Travelers
On a recent trip to Costco, I spotted two great gifts that any frequent traveler would appreciate. Under $30 If you travel like I do and stick to a carry on, this is the perfect suitcase to maximize your space and still fit in the overhead bin. The spinner wheels allow you to maneuver effortlessly…
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Walking is for Suckers: Segway Tour in Big Bear
For us in Southern California, Big Bear is our closest resort for winter skiing, but a nice spot to visit any time of year. Visiting in fall, yielded mild weather and colorful autumn foliage. The weekend getaway was part of a client visit and we had the pleasure of staying in their luxury vacation rental…
Read MoreMind Blowing Airport Food: Atlanta International
I ate the best Cuban Sandwich at Papi’s Cuban Cafe in Terminal T. We discovered the restaurant enroute to Buffalo. The food made such an impression that we were sure to stop back on our return layover. If you’ve never had a Cuban sandwich, it’s an exquisite combination of roast pork, sliced ham, pickles, mustard…
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Curly Vagabond 