Wake up in the Vineyards: Deluxe Retro Trailer Glamping in Paso Robles
Published Sunday, January 14, 2018 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Travel Articles, Wine Articles Tags: glamping in Paso Robles, Paso Glamping, Paso Robles unique accommodations, Trailer Pond Glamping, Trailer Pond in Paso Robles
Glamping, a combination of glamor and camping, comes in many forms. Perhaps a deluxe tent, yurt, treehouse or even a cave. Some may consider glamping to be camping with full amenities such as a bed, furniture, heaters and even foot warmers. Some consider a van parked along the edge of a cliff their idea of glamping. Now one Adelaida District Winery in Paso Robles, California is offering a wine-focused twist ...
The Toast of the Gaslamp
Published Wednesday, December 13, 2017 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Food Articles, Travel Articles Tags: gaslamp, san diego at christmas, san diego fun, san diego gaslamp district, toast of gaslamp, toast of the Gaslamp, what to do in san diego
Sign at entrance to the Gaslamp District
The Toast of the Gaslamp featured not only ugly sweaters and suits but pajamas and sweatpants. It was a virtual ugly display. This year’s Toast of the Gaslamp featured 20 restaurants and 12 stores. This is a win-win for consumers and businesses.
Yes, she has an elf crawling up her hair!
The ugly Christmas suit
And of course your sexy Santa!
I remember working ...
Changing philosophies
Published Tuesday, March 21, 2017 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Travel Articles Tags: puerto vallarta
This is the logo of Puerto Vallarta
I am changing my old philosophy on returning to magical places. It went something like this: You can’t go back to magical places because things change – and not for the better, and returning will ruin your first experience. Due to this antiquated philosophy, I wouldn’t return to certain cities, countries nd/or cruise ships and ruin my memories of the first experience.
What was ...
The making of Raicilla- the secret Mexican spirit
Published Monday, January 9, 2017 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Travel Articles Tags: 7 steps to making raicilla, puerto vallarta raicilla, raicilla
Mexico is famous for Tequila, Mezcal and now Raicilla. Thank you Agave plants. They thrive in the different desert-like climates of central Mexico. Just as potato is to vodka, agave is to Raicilla, Tequila and Mezcal.
Raicilla, a distilled spirit similar to tequila, originated in the southwestern portion of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Raicilla has been known as a moonshine without government sanction, approval or regulation. Today, it is created in ...
Vallarta Food Tours Taco Roundup
Published Sunday, January 8, 2017 By Robin Dohrn-Simpson. Under Food Articles, Travel Articles Tags: marlin tacos, octopus tacos, puerto vallarta, puerto vallarta food scene, puerto vallarta food tours, puerto vallarta seafood
One of the things I've learned in my years of travel is to find out where the good restaurants are beforehand. When you're traveling you don't have the luxury of trying a few- over time. I've had too many disappointments along the way. So, now I ask people where they recommend. This makes me much happier. I don't waste my calories on meals that do not delight me. Better yet ...
