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What a Trip
Professional Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown shares her Insider Tips for things to see and do from Northern California and beyond.
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Travel the Globe with Queen City Cookies, Scottie Dog Shortbread
What a Trip ― Food and travel Food and travel go together like salt and pepper – the two should never stand alone in my mind. When I plan a trip, I look forward to eating the local food, as much as the travel experience itself. With that in mind, I walked... (more)
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Posted on Feb 10th, 2012
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Top 2011 Food Trends San Francisco Fancy Food Show
What a Trip ― Food and travel connect at Fancy Food Show Imagine Willy Wonka stepping into his Chocolate Factory, suitcase or carry on bag in hand. I recently had my Willy Wonka moment as I sipped and sampled my way through 1,300 exhibitors presenting 80,00 food... (more)
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Posted on Feb 3rd, 2012
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Dining in San Francisco Neighborhoods
What a Trip ― Welcome to the Neighborhood, A Series About San Francisco Neighborhoods About the author. Dianne Admire is the co-owner of San Francisco company Carried Away. Carried Away offers private, custom, experiential tours of San Francisco and the Bay... (more)
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Posted on Jan 27th, 2012
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4 Honolulu Bars with the Best Happy Hour
What a Trip ― Bars with the Best Happy Hour I love to experience the outdoors and jump at any chance to get my heart rate going while also exploring a new activity. In this regard, it’s safe to say that Hawaii pretty much has my name all over it. Of course, I... (more)
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Posted on Jan 25th, 2012
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Things to See and Do in Florence, Italy
What a Trip ― Florence – a must see in Italy My Italian sojourn in October of 2011 included a “mandatory” visit to the city of Florence, or Firenze in la lingua Italiano. It is the cultural capital of Italy because it is home to many museums... (more)
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Posted on Jan 20th, 2012
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San Francisco 2012 Fancy Food Show – Food Entrepreneurs
What a Trip ― San Francisco Fancy Food Show Now in its 37th year, the Winter Fancy Food Show is the largest marketplace devoted exclusively to specialty foods and beverages on the West Coast. It is strategically held in January when buyers are looking to stock... (more)
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Posted on Jan 13th, 2012
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Things to See and Do in Missoula, Montana
What a Trip ― Make Missoula, Montana your home base Planning a trip to Missoula, Montana? I recently visited The Garden City for the first time and I plan to circle back in the summer for a second look – maybe a cattle drive? Located approximately halfway... (more)
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Posted on Jan 6th, 2012
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Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown’s 2011 Year in Review – What a Trip
What a Trip ― Life as a freelance travel writer can often be compared to the road to Hana in Hawaii. Sometimes freelance writers are asked to sign contracts similar to rental car agreements. While we are often asked to stay on paved roads, freelance writers tend... (more)
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Posted on Dec 30th, 2011
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Traveler Products: Travel Toy – Travel Gear Review
What a Trip ― Brainstring Travel Toy Looking for unplugged entertainment for on-the-go travel? Tuck away the headphones, put down the Kindle or iPad, and engage in old-fashioned travel toys introduced before electronics entered the scene. On a recent road trip to... (more)
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Posted on Dec 23rd, 2011
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Expedia Hosts Travel Blogger Day in Seattle, WA
What a Trip ― Expedia Blogger Day While I’m not comparing Expedia President Scott Durchslag to Jerry Maguire, the sports agent in the 1996 film played by Tom Cruise, the phrase “help me, help you,” did come to mind during our Monday afternoon... (more)
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Posted on Dec 17th, 2011
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Sleep – Essential Travel Element
What a Trip ― Why Science Says Sleep Is Essential Sleep. It is something that we all have in common and need in our lives. Like food and water, sleep is an essential element in the 24 hour daily life cycle of a human being. Without proper sleep we become cranky,... (more)
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Posted on Dec 16th, 2011
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Skanz QR Code – Travel Gear Review
What a Trip ― Scan This Travel Writer The next time you are zip lining in Costa Rica or dancing the night away in New York and you want to exchange business cards – but you don’t have one on you – show your wrist band with your personalized QR... (more)
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Posted on Dec 9th, 2011
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Holiday Gifts for Travelers
What a Trip ― Stocking Stuffers Lights, Camera…Travel by Andrew McCarthy and Don George On-the-road tales from screen storytellers, published by Lonely Planet. $14.99 [...] (more)
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Posted on Dec 2nd, 2011
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Passports with Purpose 2011 Prizes
What a Trip ― Passports with Purpose 2011 It’s back. Passports with Purpose offers the easiest way to support a worthwhile cause and assist with your holiday shopping needs. This year the travel blogging community has banded together to promote reading.... (more)
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Posted on Nov 29th, 2011
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San Francisco Shopping
What a Trip ― Welcome to the Neighborhood, A Series About San Francisco Neighborhoods About the author. Dianne Admire is the co-owner of San Francisco company Carried Away. Carried Away offers private, custom, experiential tours of San Francisco and the Bay... (more)
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Posted on Nov 25th, 2011
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