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My hubby and me at the world’s largest ice cave in Austria

Traveling and exploring new places near and far is a passion of mine. I like to think of myself as an adventurer! Below you’ll find posts I’ve written that share my recent travels, as well as some posts about restaurants, wineries, and other fun experiences that I’ve enjoyed.

United States – 

Thursday Travel Throwback: Across the USA

California –

Food & Wine:

A Trip to Lundberg Family Farms During their Rice Harvest

California Wine Country ’16 Trip: My Favorite Sonoma & Napa Wineries

San Diego Restaurant Week Fun: Del Mar’s CUCINA enoteca + Taste of Thai

Wine Tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley

Food Touring in Carlsbad

Clos LaChance Winery, San Martin

Napa Valley Wine Tasting – Crane Family Vineyards, Stag’s Leap, V. Sattui, St. Clement Vineyards, Rutherford Hills Winery

Solvang: California’s Taste of Denmark

Inn at Sonoma Review + My Favorite California Road Trip ’16 Eats

Livermore Valley Wine Country – Underdog Wine Bar @ Concannon Vineyards, McGrail Vineyards, Murietta’s Well, Garre

Palm Springs Trip Recap: Where We Ate, Drank & Explored

San Diego Spotlight on Elizabethan Desserts

San Diego Restaurant Week 2016: Lunching at Del Mar Rendezvous & La Jolla’s Brockton Villa

Grape Stomping at Menghini Winery, Julian

Eagles Nest Winery, Julian

Arrivederci Ristorante, San Diego

Gracias Madre, San Francisco (vegan Mexican restaurant)

San Diego Spotlight on Crepes & Corks Restaurant and Wine Bar

Tigelleria Organic Italian Restaurant, Campbell, San Jose 

San Diego Spotlight on Swami’s Cafe

San Diego Spotlight on Cafe Topes

San Diego Spotlight on Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar

The Good Fork, Morgan Hill (California-style bistro)

Seasons 52, La Jolla (American grill)

Paolo’s, San Jose (upscale Italian)

Kitchen 1540 in L’Auberge Del Mar (trendy waterfront hotel restaurant)

Gabardine, Point Loma, San Diego (a neighborhood kitchen featuring seafood & small plates)

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill, La Jolla

Random Fun:

Weekend Escape to Big Bear Lake

Ice Skating Along the Coast at Hotel Del Coronado

Everyday California’s Kayaking Whale Watching Tour (La Jolla)

IDEA World Convention 2016: Working Out with Jillian Michaels & Trying POP Pilates (Los Angeles)

3 Food Trends Seen at Natural Products Expo West (Anaheim)

Exploring Catalina Island

The Gilroy Garlic Festival

Whale Watching in San Diego

Camping in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Julian

Sailboating in Monterey

Coronado Dog Beach

Florida –

Bachelorette Partying in Miami [Travel Recap]

Hawaii –

Thursday Travel Throwback: Hawaii 

Louisiana –

Thursday Travel Throwback: New Orleans

New Jersey –

Veggie Heaven, Montclair (vegetarian Chinese food)

Nevada –

Hiking at Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay State Park

Vegas Girls’ Night: GIADA at The Cromwell [Restaurant Review]

Vegetarian & Gluten Free Eating in South Lake Tahoe

Las Vegas Fun: Boating Around Lake Mead & Vegan Dining at Downtown Container Park

Skiing for the First Time in Lake Tahoe

A Visit to The Hoover Dam

Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas

New York –

NYC Ladies’ Night: Blossom on Carmine & The Butcher’s Daughter Vegan Dining

Philadelphia – 

Touring the Philadelphia Eagles Stadium

Washington –

Seattle’s Pike Place Market

Mexico – 

Cabo Adventures Luxury Sailboat Excursion

My Favorite Cabo Dinner: Hacienda Cocina y Cantina

Cabo San Lucas Travel Review: Staying at Hacienda Encantada

A Day in Baja, Mexico

Asia: 

Thailand – 

Elephant Trekking in a Rainforest

Eating & Drinking in Thailand

Meeting Up with My Marine

My Vacation Recap

Europe:

Ireland – 

Where to Eat Vegetarian in Dublin

Favorite Sights & Scenes in Dublin

Visiting Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher

Italy – 

Venice: City of Dreams

Wine, Pizza, Tartufo, Oh My! My First Dinner in Venice

Thursday Travel Throwback: Studying Abroad in Sicily

Austria – 

The World’s Largest Ice Cave: Austria’s Eisriesenwelt

Austria’s Liechtenstein Gorge

My Vegetarian Eats in Austria 

The Netherlands – 

Memorable Eats & Drinks in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s House of Bols

Snapshots of Amsterdam (2013 trip)

Sights & Eats in Amsterdam (2012 trip)

Germany – 

Exploring Cologne

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  1. Paula says

    February 7, 2014 at 11:13 am

    I love that you put all of your adventure posts in one spot. Thanks for sharing!

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    • foodielovesfitness says

      February 9, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Thanks, Paula!

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My little sister, THE DOCTOR!!! @kelseyhansen8 has been our resident animal expert for many years… but now she’s officially a veterinarian! Kelsey has worked so hard to get here & I can’t wait to see all of the amazing work she continues to do in helping animals in need. 

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3️⃣I make a few cups of brown rice. Rice is so versatile, and I’ll use it for a few weeknight dinners, such as rice and beans, in burritos & with sautéed veggies and chickpeas. 

Who else is NOT a big meal prepper?! 

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-Leoness ~ Yummy reds, the views here are lovely & they usually have live music Fri-Sun, + their beautifully curated store is my favorite in the valley for grabbing wine country gifts. Also joined the wine club @leonesscellars 

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-Masia de La Vinya ~ Offering Spanish style wines & lots of outdoor seating on their patio, patrons are free to bring food to this boutique winery Sun-Fri @masiadelavinyawinery (note: children are not allowed on Saturdays) 

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-Europa ~ Offering not one, not two, but THREE tasting rooms (Italian, Spanish & French styles), Europa has picturesque grounds, a resort & Spanish restaurant, making it a perfect pick to relax at & stay awhile! @europavillage

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Happy Earth Day 🌎 Doing my best to raise a fellow nature loving tree hugger who cares about preserving our planet ❤️🌳☀️ #earthday #naturelovers #optoutside #outdoorliving #momsofinstagram #girlmom #saveourplanet #familytravel #hikingadventures
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