Montezuma Castle by Wendy VanHatten Southern Sinagua farmers built this five-story 20 room dwelling between 1100 and 1300 south of Flagstaff, Arizona. It occupies a cliff recess 100 feet above the valley floor. Early American settlers assumed it was built by the Aztec, naming it Montezuma Castle. One structure, called […]
Are you tired of sitting at home in Rochester? Do you have a few weeks free? So, you can give yourself some breathing time by taking a trip somewhere. But, hey! Don’t repeat your destination. Don’t know where you should go? Here is a suggestion! Why not settle on the […]
Acquiesce Winery Wendy VanHatten I love Rhone style white wines, which can be hard to find in the US. It was surprising this style in Lodi, California where Acquiesce Winery creates these in small batches. Their 10.5 acre farm grows only Rhone style varietals with vines sourced from Chateau […]
Cassis, France by Wendy VanHatten France is opening up to vaccinated Americans. Yay…Maybe we’ll get back sooner than we first thought. If so, we’ll probably head to Cassis. Why? Keep reading… St. Tropez is beautiful. No doubt about that. It’s also crowded much of the year. After all…it is the […]
Planning a family road trip can be a daunting challenge, not to mention an exercise in patience. However if you prepare ahead of time, the trip can be one of the most memorable experiences of your family’s life. Here are some quick and easy tips for making your family road […]
Braseria La Llar By Wendy VanHatten Thinking of Spain and France… Traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Narbonne, France lunch seemed like a great idea. Our early morning coffee and pastries were just a memory. Not even a crumb remained. Problem was…where to stop? Restaurants were not evident along the highway, […]
