We left Lisbon, ending a fabulous six-night visit in Portugal’s urban and energetic capitol city. Driving just an hour to the east, we enter the Alentejo region of Portugal. We …
Nancy Zaffaro

Nancy Zaffaro
Nancy Zaffaro took her first solo trip at 17 years old and has been hooked on travel ever since. She's a long-time writer and editor and the Editor of ConfettiTravelCafe.com. You can see more of her work at NancyZaffaro.com.
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Rishikesh, India. Big Sur, California. Bali. Sedona. Bhutan. Costa Rica. Colorado. Great locales with renowned wellness centers. Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula is stunningly beautiful and one of my favorite places …
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We’re pleased to share this Mezze Platter recipe excerpt from Dawna Pitts’ new book, Entertaining is My Love Language. Take a look! About Author Dawn Pitts Dawna Pitts was born …
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Umi Tea Sets: The Little Joys of a Yixing Tea Set
After the busy December holidays, and now at the last day of the lunar New Year, I’ve taken stock of my blessings and considered what it is I’d like to …
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When I was five, my mother took me out for ice cream, but I wanted the cream of broccoli cheddar soup instead. Not much has changed; a big, savory bowl …
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Author Craig Romano: Blending Love of the Outdoors and Writing
Author Craig Romano is an award-winning outdoors writer and photographer who has written more than 25 books and articles for more than two dozen publications. He’s been interviewed on television, …
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Dance Travel: Megan Taylor Morrison Talks Dance Adventure
We travel to see new places, new cultures, and to meet new people. But another great reason to travel is to broaden our knowledge and experience with the interests and …
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Lori Rogers, a.k.a. Chef Lorious, is the author of the new book, Calibama Cooking: Classic and Contemporary Comfort Food. And we’re happy to share her garlic and brown sugar pork …
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Anchorage’s Coast International Inn: Launch Your Alaska Adventure
Many visitors to Alaska begin and end their adventure in Anchorage. Most arrive by plane at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, the state’s largest airport. From there, most will either …
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The Tokeland Hotel: Washington’s Oldest Hotel Is For Today’s Travelers
We’ve probably all traveled to a place we connect with and indulged in the dream of buying a cool old building there, fixing it up and creating a whole new …