I have always wanted to travel to Ireland. I have been motivated by the seemingly mystical landscapes I’ve seen in movies, read about in books, and seen on television. These greenest greens and the sweeping vistas would seem almost too Hollywood to be real. This year I finally had the opportunity to go. As a travel writer/influencer/blogger, I saw that TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) was o…
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Always5Star Guide to A Day In Los Angeles, California – Top Tips of What To See and Do
Author: Cindy Bokma
Article written by: Cindy Bokma Last September when my book The Blondes of Bel Air came out, I had a plan to incorporate photos of Southern California with the novel. I envisioned beautiful photos from luxurious surroundings and I’d tie it in with the launch of my book.
Temecula wine region is growing rapidly and is taking its place among the giants of California wine producers. It is wonderful to visit wineries that were pioneers in building this area. Established in 1982, Baily’s is one of the original wineries in the Temecula Valley. This family winery is still owned and operated by Phil and Carol Bail…
Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery in Temecula
With only 2,500 cases produced per year, you may be tempted to call the Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery a boutique winery, but owners Nick and Cindy Palumbo prefer the term “artisanal.”
To the Palumbo family, making wine is like creating art. This is a family-run business operated by Nicholas, Cindy and their four children. Their winemak…
When you think of Los Angeles, you might imagine touristy places like Disneyland or Universal Studios, a leisurely bus tour of the stars homes, perhaps a stroll down busy Hollywood Blvd. Not many people would equate beautiful gardens and acres of plants with the movie capital of the world but there is a stunning 127 acre botanical garden in the Los Angeles area …
One of the best parts about travel is finding those unexpected 5-Star gems that appear seemingly magically. My mom and I eagerly look forward to and cherish these discoveries. Yes, I travel regularly with my mom. She’s 91-years-old, feisty, and adventurous. She lives by the adage that age is just a number. Most people who meet her would agree. On our travels, upon hearing mom’s age, people reac…