Lisbon is an incredible town with loads of history, tons of hills and some incredible food and wine. We were so lucky to spend six days there this summer……..because we crashed a honeymoon! Our great friends, Neal and David were married in Denver last August and had a delayed honeymoon scheduled. When I mentioned that […]
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Playa Potrero Guide–Costa Rica
Are you looking for a beach getaway a bit off the beaten path? My husband and I stumbled upon Playa Potrero in December of 2016 and instantly fell in love. We had booked a week at an unfortunate AirBnB in Tamarindo, a more well known and much more touristy town about 25 minutes down the […]
Falvo’s in Flight
Fresh foods are abundant in Costa Rica. This colorful, healthy and delicious hearts of palm salad was found at a cute little beach bar on the north end of Playa Potrero. Las Brisas Potrero is a great place to stop for an Imperial and lunch on the way to Playa Penca, or just a spot […]
Central Texas Playcation
Located right between Austin and San Antonio, just off I-35, is the town of New Braunfels. Long a weekend getaway for residents of both cities, New Braunfels was originally settled by German immigrants in the mid-1800’s. New Braunfels’ main attractions depend on the two rivers running through the town, the Comal and the Guadalupe. For […]
Falvo’s in Flight….
Exploring Playa Penca during the “magic hour.” Playa Penca is often noted as one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, and I can now say that we agree. Wet season in Costa Rica can be a challenge for the visitor, but Guanacaste province is the most arid region, allowing for exploration and fun […]
Falvo’s in Flight….
Getting ready to catch our first sunset after a walkabout today. Our favorite spot in Playa Potrero is the @costaricasailingcenter #playapotrero #costarica #falvosflights #beachlife #mobile #puravida
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of my favorite places to travel. My first trip there was in 2006 when I stumbled upon an acquaintance who owned a condo in a resort there and offered for me to stay free for a week. Coupled with a frequent flyer miles ticket, it was effectively a free trip, which […]
Kunin Tasting Room-Santa Barbara, California
My apologies in advance regarding the detail and the accuracy of this post. Kunin was the last of an entire day’s tasting starting at noon in Santa Barbara. It also happened to be within the 4 days after the 2016 election which had significantly traumatized both myself and my best friend and travel companion, Shannon. […]
Kalyra Tasting Room-Santa Barbara, California
Kalyra’s tasting room exists in perhaps the funkiest corner of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. Just across the train tracks, you are greeted by a surfboard sporting the Kalyra logo. Inside, the ceilings are low and the lights are dim. Patrons gather around the central, almost round wine bar in the tiki themed tasting room. I […]
Sanford Tasting Room, Santa Barbara-California
Sanford’s tasting room is on a cute little square off of State Street. Bronze sculptures greet you at the entrance to their wood paneled tasting room. Katie expertly guided us through our tasting beginning with a 2014 McGinley Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. A steely minerality underneath a citrus palate with bright acidity made this a […]