The Natural Demystifying natural, organic, and biodynamic wines Posted on March 7, 2017 Serious wine lovers, both self-styled and professional, frequently hear the terms “natural,” “biodynamic,” and “organic” used to describe wine. Even casual wine drinkers have seen them appear on wine lists. What do the terms actually mean and, most importantly, is the wine…
Sailing the High Seas Posted on January 23, 2018 San Diego’s new residential high-rise, Pacific Gate by Bosa, now offers residents a hassle-free boat share program, complete with a captain. The Pacific Dream is a 45-foot Cruiser Yacht with outdoor wrap-around seating for ten, two staterooms with extra sleeping berths, and two spacious private bathrooms…
An Alternate Route to Healthy Travels Posted on Jan. 1, 2017 While my head and my heart loved Machu Picchu, high atop the Andes Mountains, my knees really didn’t like the steep stone stairs that crisscross the ancient site. I’d brought hiking poles, but the pain was still, well — memorable. Back in La Jolla,…
“The Pink Lady” Turns 90 La Valencia marks a milestone Posted on Dec. 5, 2016 When it comes to anything labeled “historic,” there’s a fine line between being a classic and becoming a relic. It’s a line of which La Valencia, the iconic La Jolla hotel, doesn’t want to cross to the wrong side. “We’re…