Escondido may not be the first thing that strikes you as you consider vacation destinations, but don’t write off this Northern San Diego town too quickly. Just 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, 15 miles from the Ocean and 40 miles from the Mexican border, this town with population 150,000 offers more than meets the eye.
Sailing through the Galápagos Archipelago has long been on bucket lists of intrepid scuba divers, backpackers and luxury travelers alike. You won’t find any place better known for its commitment to conservation of its endemic species than the Galápagos Islands.
Scottish Shortbread biscuits have long since a favorite of mine. I spent my first 3-5 years of my life on British ships with my parents and this was always available for me in the Captain’s cabin.
There’s probably days’ worth of visiting you could do through Guayaquil, but more than likely you are there as a steppingstone on your way to a cruise on the Galapágos Islands. Malecón 2000 gives you a wonderful place to spend that day without feeling you wasted a day of your vacation. It gives you a sense of the local environment providing you a fleeting look into the culture, cuisine and community of Ecuador and its second largest city, Guayaquil.
Nestled in the little town of Los Osos in the Central Coast of California, Montaña de Oro (Mountains of Gold in Spanish for the profusion yellow wildflowers found in Spring) is a paradise for campers, hikers and nature lovers.
Steeped in history, San Antonio, TX has the distinction of being the 2nd most populous city in Texas and 7th in the United States. You might visit for the history, but you’ll stay for the food! Where to Stay If you favor being among throngs of people, the miles long…
Carlsbad is more than just a charming seaside town en route to San Diego. Home to Legoland, California and a short drive from major theme park attractions; SeaWorld and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Carlsbad is the perfect family destination. No kids? It works equally well as a romantic getaway or even a trip with your besties.
Our family loves Tiny Wings. Or at least that is what our kids have called them since they were…well, tiny enough to gnaw on the bone. Jason has, in true BBQ Theory form spent years perfecting this recipe. The rate at which the wings disappeared was testimony enough that these were the best ones yet.
Ingredients are hard to come by, and you have mouths to feed. Here is a simple lentil soup recipe that can scale up to whatever size you need with relatively few ingredients. Pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate in comfort food, or add some rice into…
One of the nice things about this appliance is that it comes up to temperature faster than most gas grills and certainly much faster than typical charcoal grills or kamodos. This leads to shortened cook time and therefore happier diners in your home!