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The dream of the ‘stream
Photograph by Thomas J. Story Oil painting or real life? Answer: Real life out here on the Central Coast. A pit stop between Big Sur and Santa Barbara.
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A Yosemite lodge with a light footprint
Photograph by Thomas J. Story Can we take a little tour around the pool area of Evergreen Lodge? Photograph courtesy of Evergreen Lodge This 1920s historic lodge on the Western border of Yosemite...
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A vintage hotel with wheels in Big Sur
Photographs courtesy of Boutique-Homes.com It’s pretty fair to say Airstreamania is in full swing. It’s got all the big checks: small space, retro lines, gleaming exterior that catches the hazy low...
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Visiting Portland? Please, keep it weird
Photographs courtesy of Jupiter Hotel This isn’t your ordinary hotel room. In Portland, the bar is raised to be different, to be noticed, to be a little weird. And the Jupiter Hotel fits right in....
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Three Fantasy Yurts for Yurtaholics
Photograph by Eric Hernandez Are you a Yurt-aholic? If so, you probably live West of the Rockies or, possibly, in Mongolia. The symptoms of the affliction are obvious. The photo above sets you into a...
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A Most Unexpected Location for a Restaurant
Photograph courtesy of Mark Nagel Does anyone else want to talk about this multi-use tenancy: a restaurant and a car dealership in one building? Immediately what sprung to my mind was: “Only in LA.”...
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The Secret, Slow Hawaii
Photographs by Thomas J. Story Slow food. Yes. Slow travel? Please. Let’s try to do more of that. Lately, in my travels, I’ve been noticing that wherever I go, there everyone is. Fully booked hotels,...
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The Exotic Paradise of California
Photograph by David Fenton Recently an article in Collectors Weekly wrote about the history of camping “before camping got wimpy.” Do you think they could be referring to this take on camping featured...
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Is There Any Part of the Fish You Can’t Eat?
Courtesy of TED Books Eating fish has taken on a whole new turn. Sure, there’s sustainability. But now it’s about eating the whole fish, from gill to adipose fin. Best imbibed with fish-friendly wines...
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What Makes a Backyard Chicken-Friendly?
We’ve said it before but it bears repeating: Backyard chickens are ruling the West. The latest in poultry trends? Chicken gardens. That’s right. Gardens designed around the needs of your feathered...
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