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Little River Inn on Highway 1 Mendocino Coast

The Little River Inn on Highway 1 radiates cozy charm. They have an excellent restaurant, comfortable rooms and they are dog friendly! They are the perfect home base for a weekend getaway to Northern California.

The charming Little River Inn overlooks the beautiful Northern California coast right on Highway 1. It was the perfect home base for exploring the Mendocino area.

The staff was so friendly. We felt at home immediately when we checked in. The exterior of the property was lovely and the view of the ocean was amazing…. Read More »

10 Things to Do Around Mendocino, California

Mendocino, California and the surrounding area makes a great weekend getaway from San Francisco. It has an amazing food scene, the Anderson Valley wine region and many charming places to stay. It’s also incredibly dog friendly!

I just can’t say enough about what a hidden gem the Mendocino coast is. Its access to nature is incredible with the towering cliffs like Big Sur, and the redwood forests of far northern California, all with less traffic and better prices. There’s an up and coming wine country in the Anderson Valley and the food scene is booming.

It won’t be off the beaten path for too much longer though! We actually ran into a photographer from Travel & Leisure while we were there as he was getting content for an upcoming article. You need to move it to the top of your list for your next weekend getaway from San Francisco…. Read More »

This Scottsdale & Phoenix Travel Video Will Make You Want to Buy a Plane Ticket

A fun Scottsdale & Phoenix Travel Video that will make you want to buy a plane ticket immediately! Watch where we ate, where we stayed and what we did on this amazing adventure.

Always running towards food! Cyn and I ate our way through Scottsdale and Phoenix and we documented it all in my newest YouTube video! Check out our entire adventure in the video above and find more ideas for what to do in these fun cities in the posts below!

The Phoenician Resort – Scottsdale, AZ

A review of the newly renovated Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona including a video room tour, pool information and a look at dining options!

On our recent trip to Phoenix, Cynthia and I had the chance to stay at the newly renovated Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale. Looking at photos from before, I can say that the upgrades have been major. The result is tasteful luxury with huge comfortable rooms and a slew of amazing dining options. You really feel like you’re getting the best in style, service and comfort. The friendly staff will make you feel at home as soon as the valets open your car door.

Before we jump in, check out the room tour of the Phoenician in my new Phoenix & Scottsdale video! Room tour starts at the 4:28 mark.

Phoenician Resort Video Room Tour

Healthy Greek Layer Dip with Hummus

An easy healthy Greek layer dip recipe that is a great appetizer or healthy snack. Made with hummus, pesto, feta, olives and sun-dried tomatoes.

I first made this healthy and easy Greek layer dip for my last day of work as a medical student at Stanford. While there, I lived in the graduate dorms and had no supplies to bake anything sweet. As much as I brainstormed ways to make cupcakes or even cookies, I couldn’t do anything without mixing bowls, baking pans, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, vanilla, cookie sheets, muffin tins… you get the point.

Scottsdale Food & Restaurant Guide

Your guide to the Scottsdale food scene. Here’s everything you need to know about where to go to eat the most Instagrammable and delicious dishes in Scottsdale, AZ!

The food scene in Scottsdale ticks all my boxes – beautiful spaces, Instagrammable food, great service and of course food that is tasty enough to match appearances! I just can’t even begin to describe how much fun we had eating our way through the city.

Read on for where to eat in Scottsdale, AZ….… Read More »

Phoenician Resort Video Room Tour

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