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We are a couple sharing our genuine experiences in hotels, restaurants, and more.

Honest reviews from real travels—no pretenses, no fluff, just real stories.

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Hotel Villagio

Review: Vintage House and Hotel Villagio

Two Hotels in Yountville – Vintage House and Hotel Villagio Both hotels belong to The Estate in Yountville. We had booked a suite for a ...
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Wine Trolley in Napa Valley

Top Napa Wineries: Opus One, Chateau Montelena & More

3 classic wineries, one favorite and a wildcard in Napa Valley. Napa Valley is a dream for wine enthusiasts like us. We’ve watched the movie ...
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Bear at Stanly Ranch.

Review: Restaurant Bear at Stanly Ranch

Smoke Signals – Bear’s Dining Disappointment. Moments before we entered Bear for dinner, we could sense the presence of smoke. As we open the door, ...
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Room terrace at Stanly Ranch

Review: Stanly Ranch Resort

Stanly Ranch – High Expectations and Unexpected Experiences. One resort that we had high expectations for was Stanly Ranch. It checked all the boxes: the ...
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Restaurant Yank Sing in San Francisco

Review: Restaurant Yank Sing

Yank Sing: A San Francisco Dim Sum Institution. We almost missed our reservation time at Yank Sing. We were on the Hop-On Hop-Off bus, which ...
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Restaurant Sons & Daughters in San Francisco.

Review: Sons & Daughters

Sons & Daughters - A New Nordic Dining Experience in San Francisco. Only seven tables make this restaurant an intimate occasion.
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Restaurant Saison in San Francisco.

Review: Restaurant Saison in San Francisco

Saison: A Restaurant with Mixed Feelings Saison is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco that serves a tasting menu of wood-fired dishes. When we first ...
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The Buena Vista Cafe

The iconic bar in San Francisco, The Buena Vista Cafe

Best Irish Coffees in San Francisco since the ’50s. The Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco is a must-visit for any fan of Irish coffee. ...
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Hotel The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco.

Review: The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco

A club level that is worth the upgrade. The Ritz-Carlton is one of the most iconic hotels in San Francisco. Sure, the hotel is in ...
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Restaurant Pa Skissernas in Lund

Review: På Skissernas

The Restaurant På Skissernas Fine dining located in the Skissernas Museum in Lund, Sweden. The restaurant has a modern, minimalist interior with floor-to-ceiling windows that ...
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Hotell Pigalle Gothenburg

Review: Pigalle

Hotel Pigalle – ”This May Be the World’s Most Decadent Hotel Suite” The title is not ours; it is from a review in March 2017 ...
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Restaurant Geranium in Copenhagen.

Review: Geranium

World’s 50 Best – Geranium World’s Best Restaurant 2022! Geranium has changed the concept to a meat-free menu, except for some seashell dishes. Geranium also ...
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