Set-jetters and foodies visit California wine country from all over the world. Perhaps they pay tribute to a movie like Bottle Shock or Sideways, but often visitors arrive for good times and great tastes. Living within easy access to the Sierra Foothills, Napa, Sonoma, and more, husband Fred and I often pop over for the fun of it, our venues ranging from bucket list destinations or little-known operations that fulfill our desires for excellent product and engaging people. I w

Tahoe's Chickadee Ridge: "fun for hikers and a treat for fine feathered friends."

To quote Alfred Hitchcock, "The Birds" is here.

We sit, eat, and share stories, all of us praising the beauty of the great outdoors; what a perfect way to celebrate our country.

Reviewers like me see lots of chefs on screen and now a northern Nevada connection comes with the Guy Fieri series Diners, Drive ins and Dives. A new episode features the local B.J.’s Nevada Barbeque Company in Sparks. I asked Executive Chef Jay Rathman where his restaurant fits in.

Locals and visitors to Reno find set-jetting opportunities on a downtown film walk with me. I cover Reno locations in two books, which include my experiences as the area’s film commissioner working for the State of Nevada to help bring all kinds of projects to town.

My upcoming guided tour in "The Biggest Little City in the World" inspired a flashback memory from my book Around the World in 80 Movies featuring a classic film shot in town. Take a listen--and sign up for the walk!

Lima, Peru received a first-time honor in 2026 when Time Out Magazine rated it as quote “The Best City for Food.” That comes as no surprise to me since one of my greatest dining experiences ever happened there.

Spider Noir once again proves the arachnid superhero succeeds with many variations in his New York world; but as a traveler, I follow a trail in Europe.

From real life Caravaggio to a fictional stay for Monte Cristo’s count, Malta proves fascinating for set-jetters and all kinds of cultural enthusiasts.

Get your driver's license and start your road trip from Reno to Las Vegas

With seven million—yeah, seven MILLION bulbs planted, no words match images in explaining why so many people want to see this garden.

Popcorn and passports make going around the world in movies possible for adventures in Porto with Potter and port

Granted, not too many movies focus on sheep. Not to ram the point too much, but sheep make worthy cinematic subjects, so perhaps someday a movie maker will come to celebrate the Boulder City locals at Hemenway Park. Not a baaaahd idea.

When we used our fifth-floor sitting area at Tonopah’s Mizpah Hotel, officially rated as the most haunted in the United States, Fred and I knew we would experience spirits...a glass of wine at very least.

... you can say Colombia is for the birds…and butterflies and flowers and more

...live in the moment and enjoy the flowers in their homeland.

https://youtu.be/9uu2PcLziZo (click to view) Though it filmed in England, the movie Tulip Fever refers to Netherland provinces in the 1700s. However, our 2026 visit to the country shows a type of fever and mania for tulilps still exists. Joining a Viking River cruise called “Tulips and Windmills,” we hit the biggest blossom mass at Keukenhof Gardens outside Amsterdam. Some 45,000 people showed up for that top day of tulip season, which runs a surprisingly short

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no worry whether it’s Tuesday, Thursday, or any other day—just enjoy set-jetting in Belgium