When you think of Los Angeles, you think "big city" and "highways." You don't automatically think of LA as a place you could visit without having to rent a car. But writer Rich Grant took on that challenge and says "it might just be the best way to go!"...
This family owned and run dude ranch in Colorado is as well-known for its food as it is for its year-round activities. Get a taste of what it's like to be a guest there. Writer Sandy Bornstein takes us to Latigo Ranch. Open year-round, Latigo Ranch in Colorado offers...
A storied part of San Francisco's history, the Presidio offers a wealth of scenery, activity, food and fun. Writer Carole Jacobs brings us an itinerary for enjoying a weekend at the Presidio, which, as she puts it, is "The National Park where San Francisco...
Hey! Watch where you're stepping in San Francisco. You could be passing by the key to some fascinating history. Travel writer Rich Grant makes sure we don't miss a thing. The famed Golden Gate Bridge. Every day in San Francisco, tens of thousands of people step on...
Writer Sandy Bornstein really knows how to make the most out of her birthday. An action- and natural beauty-packed trip spent celebrating in San Diego was just the thing to celebrate another year of really living! Birthdays open up the opportunity to...
Unsung and a little bit undiscovered, writer Carla Waldemar shows us the wineries in Fairfield, CA (and some great food too, including jelly beans!). What you need to know about Fairfield Wineries Move over, Napa Valley. The time has come to shine the spotlight on...
Carole Jacobs takes us on a jaunt to Catalina Island. She lets us count the ways to take it all in - 27 ways to be exact. Looking for a relaxing place to chill that’s just an hour from Los Angeles – but a world apart? Look no further than Catalina Island. With no...
On a whirlwind weekend, with so many things to do in San Francisco, travel writer Sandy Bornstein and her husband had the chance to have a very memorable meal at an innovative farm-to-table restaurant in San Francisco's Financial District. Here, Sandy gives...
How do you take a short trip to San Francisco for sightseeing and still see all the major stops? You take this handy San Francisco vacation planner along with you from writer Sandy Bornstein who has been there and done that for RealFoodTraveler.com readers! ...
On a weekend getaway, food and travel writer, Sandy Bornstein got a "taste" of authentic Chinese food and where to eat in Chinatown in San Francisco. Let's follow along on her culinary journey. It’s not surprising that tourists flock to San Francisco’s...
Mammoth Mountain and skiing are well-known buddies. But writer Yvette Cardozo recently found out there's a lot of summer fun to be had up there on the hill, with more on the way. I am not a thrill junkie. But ... I would make an exception for Mammoth Mountain’s new...
Going to Carmel-by-the-Sea is like going home, even if it’s the first time you’ve been there. Quaint, quiet, full of charm and warmth, you feel immediately welcome. On the water's edge, Carmel is described as "a village, in a forest, by the sea." There's an...
Get outdoors and unplug with the family! In this guest post, author Deborah Wall offers up recommendations for five kid-friendly hikes that can be made near Las Vegas. Hiking Las Vegas with the entire family is a great way to enjoy this beautiful desert city. Enjoy...
From little nibbles to full-on feasts, writer Jamie Siebrase guides us through where to eat in Lodi, California. Of course, something wonderful to sip is never far away since this is part of California's prime wine country. Located in Sacramento’s southern shadow,...
Healdsburg on the Russian River in northern California offers food and beverages to delight.
Monterey, CA, has a new artisan ice creamery like none other.
Las Vegas is for non-gamblers too.
RFT Editor Yvette Cardozo learns the art of mixology.
RFT’s Nancy Zaffaro tries on Clyde Common’s new happy hour offerings.
Veteran food/wine writer Carla Waldemar sips and savors Lodi, CA.
Legend has it that John Spenger concocted a recipe for a bread dipper at that Scala’s Bistro customers loved so much they wanted to buy it.
