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Stay at Rancho de la Osa in Sasabe, Ariz.
Stay at Rancho de la Osa in Sasabe, Ariz.

The history alone is worth coming to Rancho de la Osa in Arizona.

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Arizona, Destinations, TravelKristin ScharkeyNovember 2, 2019
Overnight in Arivaca, Ariz.
Overnight in Arivaca, Ariz.

La Gitana Cantina is the only bar in town, but it’s worth a stop for the colorful locals and a bonfire under the stars.

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Arizona, Destinations, Food & Drink, TravelKristin ScharkeyOctober 22, 2019
Pit stop at Castor’s Antiques in Quartzsite, Ariz.
Pit stop at Castor’s Antiques in Quartzsite, Ariz.

Today, Quartzsite is a crossroads full of dusty relics and mysterious stories.

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Arizona, Destinations, TravelKristin ScharkeyOctober 22, 2019
San Felipe: Where to eat, stay and play
San Felipe: Where to eat, stay and play

The fishing town known for fresh shrimp sits on the Sea of Cortez.

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Border Towns, Destinations, Mexico, Food & Drink, TravelKristin ScharkeySeptember 3, 2019
Ensenada: Food's amazing, locals are welcoming
Ensenada: Food's amazing, locals are welcoming

It’s a cruise ship destination and the birthplace of the margarita.

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Destinations, Border Towns, MexicoKristin ScharkeyJune 26, 2019
Lake Havasu: Nice beaches, awesome camping
Lake Havasu: Nice beaches, awesome camping

You’ll often find partygoers on the beach watching the boats cruise by.

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Destinations, ArizonaKristin ScharkeySeptember 14, 2016
Check out my top 5 favorite date shakes
Check out my top 5 favorite date shakes

This is my favorite dessert made with the fruit!

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California, Food & DrinkKristin ScharkeySeptember 14, 2016
Take a road trip down Route 66
Take a road trip down Route 66

Stop at the abandoned Kelso post office!

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CaliforniaKristin ScharkeySeptember 13, 2016
Oak Glen: Apple picking in the Catskills of the West
Oak Glen: Apple picking in the Catskills of the West

When autumn is on the horizon, it conjures up visions of New England.

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California, Food & DrinkKristin ScharkeySeptember 13, 2016
Enjoy Santa Maria-style barbecue and wine on the Central Coast
Enjoy Santa Maria-style barbecue and wine on the Central Coast

One of my favorite under-the-radar Southern California is the amazing open oak “Santa Maria” barbecue style of the Central Coast. 

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Food & Drink, CaliforniaKristin ScharkeySeptember 13, 2016
Swim with whale sharks in the Bay of LA
Swim with whale sharks in the Bay of LA

At the Sea of Cortez, swimming with whale sharks in Bahia de Los Angeles is a once in a lifetime experience.

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Most Popular, Border Towns, MexicoKristin ScharkeySeptember 12, 2016
San Diego: It's always sunny in America's finest city
San Diego: It's always sunny in America's finest city

Explore how each San Diego neighborhood has its own distinct personality.

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California, DestinationsKristin ScharkeySeptember 12, 2016
Check out the whale migration from the Baja peninsula
Check out the whale migration from the Baja peninsula

You just need a good car and a passport.

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Border Towns, MexicoKristin ScharkeySeptember 12, 2016
Las Vegas (without a casino in sight)
Las Vegas (without a casino in sight)

Check out the hidden gems of southern Nevada.

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Nevada, Destinations, Rick's PicksKristin ScharkeySeptember 12, 2016
Yuma is an ode to the Old West
Yuma is an ode to the Old West

Explore historic haunts.

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Arizona, DestinationsKristin ScharkeySeptember 12, 2016
Guadalupe Valley is the wine region you need to visit
Guadalupe Valley is the wine region you need to visit

Valle de Guadalupe lives up to the hype, even if you don’t drink wine. The food scene is worth the trip.

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Food & Drink, MexicoKristin ScharkeySeptember 12, 2016
South Orange County: Explore San Clemente, Dana Point and more
South Orange County: Explore San Clemente, Dana Point and more

I honestly forgot that I was even in Orange County – who knew it was just a train ride away?!

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California, DestinationsKristin ScharkeySeptember 12, 2016
Idyllwild: Meet Mayor Max in the mountain town
Idyllwild: Meet Mayor Max in the mountain town

The small Alpine village is a mile high and just over an hour from Palm Springs.

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California, DestinationsKristin ScharkeySeptember 12, 2016
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