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Giveaway: Travel Guides & Travel Books

GiveawaysBy Lara Dunning January 6, 2019 14 Comments

Need some travel inspiration for 2019? My latest giveaway includes EIGHT travel guides and books to get you read to pack your bags and set off on an adventure of a lifetime.

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 8

GiveawaysBy Lara Dunning December 8, 2018 7 Comments

I’ve been spending a lot of time in Lincoln City, Oregon this year. This seaside town has a ton to offer including a seven-mile beach, nearby hiking trails, oceanfront hotels (check out this post about storm watching), culinary classes, and plenty of options for dining with a view. One of the town’s defining events is…

The Grand Hotel – Modern Luxury in Salem, Oregon

OregonBy Lara Dunning February 17, 2018 Leave a comment

The lobby at The Grand Hotel in Salem, Oregon, makes me feel like I’ve stepped into a mansion in The Great Gatsby. Circular blue and gold sofas, plush amber-colored couches and oversized antique chairs beckon for revelers to enjoy gossip and conversation. The tall, elegant vases and dimly lit chandeliers hanging from the ceiling give the room…

Memorable Moments – A Year of Travel at Small Town Washington & Beyond

UncategorizedBy Lara Dunning January 7, 2018 8 Comments

This year, I visited a ton of great small towns. Many I’ve written about, and some stories are still to come. In total, I visited 29 small towns, six cities, and four countries. Before I dive into the new year, here are some of the travel experiences that made a lasting impression. Memorable Moments Eating a donut…

Village Green Resort – A Garden Getaway in Oregon’s Covered Bridge Capital

Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Oregon, Pet-friendlyBy Lara Dunning November 1, 2017 40 Comments

While visiting the small town of Cottage Grove to tour Oregon’s covered bridges and wine country, I stayed at the Village Green Resort and Gardens. The hotel features comfortable rooms in a rustic setting with 14 acres of gardens, an outdoor seasonal pool, and an RV Park. Close the I-5 and on Row River Road which leads to one of…

Busy with Small Town Traveling

OregonBy Lara Dunning June 7, 2017 5 Comments

I know, I haven’t posted since mid-May. I’ve been busy visiting small towns in Oregon, North Carolina, Indiana, and now I’m off to Northern Greece. I was hoping to get my post about La Conner, WA out before I left, but it is not going to happen. So, until then, I thought I’d showcase a…

How Rogue Nation Brewery Saved Our “No Plan” Vacation

Foodie Friday, OregonBy Lara Dunning October 7, 2016 67 Comments

Before we left for our “no plan” vacation, we’d made only one reservation for a Motel 6 in Grants Pass, Oregon. We chose that location because we planned to meet up with a relative that evening, and Motel 6 because the room was $89, and the chain doesn’t charge extra for dogs. When were about…

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