Patricia, Author at Those Someday Goals

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Would You Still Fly If You Had Other Choices?

Would you still fly if you had other choices? This is a question I recently pondered after a series of flights, long delays, high extra…

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How Are You Celebrating National Drink Wine Day?

Patricia February 17, 2017 California Food and Wine National Drink Wine Day Travel Wine

Yes, it’s true. Today is National Drink Wine Day. I wouldn’t lie to you about something this important. Today is the day where you get…

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California Los Angeles Travel

Yes, Virginia, There is a Metro in Los Angeles

Patricia January 30, 2017 LA Metro Los Angeles Transportation Public Transportation Travel

Are you surprised to find out that Los Angeles has a metro train system? Don’t worry – I think a lot of residents of…

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What to Pack for a Week in Costa Rica

Patricia January 26, 2017 Central America Costa Rica Packing List Packing tips Playa Ocotal Travel

I am committed to not checking bags. I’m also committed to not using carry-on roller bags anymore because the odds are never in my…

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The Birds and Animals of Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica

Patricia January 23, 2017 animals birds Central America Coatimundi Costa Rica critters howler monkeys monkeys Those Someday Goals Travel

I would be remiss if I didn’t give you another look at the gorgeous, friendly and sometimes devious animals and birds that we encountered in…

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Exploring Hidden Beaches in Costa Rica: Nacascolo

Patricia January 12, 2017 Costa Rica Hidden Beaches Hidden Gems Nacascolo Those Someday Goals Travel Traveling Without a Net

Andy and I love finding places that are off-the-beaten-path even when we are visiting well-traveled areas. Our discovery of one of the hidden beaches…

10 Interesting Things About Visiting Costa Rica in December

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10 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica in December

Patricia January 9, 2017 Central America Costa Rica Guanacaste Province Playa Ocotal Those Someday Goals Travel Winter Travel

At the end of December, I had the opportunity to visit Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with Andy and his family. I knew I would have…

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I’m Breaking Up With My Roller Bag

Patricia December 7, 2016 Airlines Airplane Travel Complaints Flying Luggage Roller Bags Travel

Let me start by saying that I do love my snazzy red roller bag. We’ve been together for about five years now, and it has…

Scandinavian bakeries, food and drink, Los Angeles, California, Travel

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Sampling the Scandinavian Bakeries and Restaurants in Los Angeles

Patricia October 17, 2016 California Food and Drink Los Angeles Scandinavian bakeries Travel

When you think of Los Angeles, you automatically think of terrific options for Scandinavian food, right? Yeah, I didn’t either. In fact, it was quite…

Restaurants in Big Bear, Big Bear Lake, California, Mountains, Travel, Fine Dining, Casual Dining

Big Bear Lake California Food and Drink

Treat Yourself to Fine Dining in Big Bear, California

Patricia September 8, 2016 Big Bear Lake California Casual Dining Fine Dining Mountains Restaurants in Big Bear Travel

If you travel a lot, you probably know that restaurants near ski resorts (or water resorts) tend to be pricey, and it is not always…