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What do you do with lots of lemons? Make super zesty French Lemon Cake!

What do you do with lots of lemons? Make super zesty French Lemon Cake!

by Therese Iknoian | Mar 21, 2023 | Recipes

If you are swimming in lemons during harvest, the question arises: What to do with so many lemons? What I call my “French Lemon Cake” comes to the rescue. I enjoyed this cake in France, but had to develop the recipe myself, of course using lots of juice and lemon zest.

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Grass Valley travel bloggers win multiple gold medals for photojournalism

Grass Valley travel bloggers win multiple gold medals for photojournalism

by Therese Iknoian & Michael Hodgson | Mar 17, 2023 | Awards

For the fifth consecutive year, the HI Travel Tales team of Michael Hodgson and Therese Iknoian earned top honors for their photography and photojournalism skills, taking home four gold medals and one bronze in the 31st annual NATJA awards competition.

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My tips to keep your hands warm during cold weather photography

My tips to keep your hands warm during cold weather photography

by Therese Iknoian | Mar 11, 2023 | Photography

Photography is my passion. But I also have something called Reynaud’s that makes me more susceptible to the cold, especially my hands. So I had to come up with ways to keep my hands warm for cold weather photography. Here are my DIY tips to keep shooting and staying warm, too.

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Switching seats on a plane? Why I often say ‘no’ to swapping seats

Switching seats on a plane? Why I often say ‘no’ to swapping seats

by Michael Hodgson | Feb 28, 2023 | Planning

I often say “no” to swapping seats on a plane. I do get asked to switch seats on a plane often enough, and sometimes, though infrequently, I am the one doing the asking. There is an etiquette to seat swapping to keep the skies friendly.

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Mendocino’s Elk Cove Inn: Quirky, comfy bed and breakfast with spectacular views Score 89%

Mendocino’s Elk Cove Inn: Quirky, comfy bed and breakfast with spectacular views

by Therese Iknoian & Michael Hodgson | Feb 21, 2023 | California

Elk Cove Inn & Spa in Mendocino is a lovely bed and breakfast where the sounds of Pacific Ocean waves lull you to sleep at night, and the innkeeper awakens you in the morning with a knock and a sumptuous breakfast tray left at the door.

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Kyiv in Photos – Remembering a Ukraine before the war

Kyiv in Photos – Remembering a Ukraine before the war

by Therese Iknoian | Feb 14, 2023 | Ukraine

Little did I know that a last-minute trip to Kyiv and Ukraine in early 2020 would be followed by a pandemic and then a horrific war, effectively closing the borders of the country I hoped to return to. View photos of this beautiful Ukrainian city – Kyiv before the war.

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Alpine vistas and adventure at Jungfrau Top of Europe in Switzerland

Alpine vistas and adventure at Jungfrau Top of Europe in Switzerland

by Therese Iknoian | Feb 7, 2023 | Switzerland

A day at Jungfraujoch and the Top of Europe is an unrivaled adventure. Take in sweeping Alpine vistas after traveling there on the new, super fast Eiger Express gondola and the old, quaint 110-year-old cogwheel train.

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Skunk Train’s Railbikes on the Noyo – a railbike adventure deep into California redwoods

Skunk Train’s Railbikes on the Noyo – a railbike adventure deep into California redwoods

by Michael Hodgson | Jan 31, 2023 | California

Ride custom-built electric railbikes along historic railway tracks deep into the heart of a Mendocino redwood forest on the Skunk Train’s Railbikes on the Noyo experience.

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Things to do in Cary North Carolina: Raleigh’s fast-growing neighbor

Things to do in Cary North Carolina: Raleigh’s fast-growing neighbor

by Michael Hodgson | Jan 25, 2023 | North Carolina

Cary, North Carolina, offers a small-town vibe with all the benefits of a big city – culture, arts, entertainment, world-class restaurants, amid acres upon acres of greenways. Its proximity to Raleigh and RDU International Airport makes Cary a perfect stopover for any traveler.

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Hotel Au Violon Basel: historic old town Basel hotel with a French twist Score 90%

Hotel Au Violon Basel: historic old town Basel hotel with a French twist

by Therese Iknoian & Michael Hodgson | Jan 21, 2023 | Switzerland

Historic Hotel Au Violon in Basel offers a French twist on a centrally located bed and breakfast. Once a monastery, then a prison, this superb old town Basel hotel invites you stay in a remodeled former cell.

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7 things to do in Johnston County NC: Civil War history to Ava Gardner Museum

7 things to do in Johnston County NC: Civil War history to Ava Gardner Museum

by Therese Iknoian | Jan 16, 2023 | North Carolina

Just a skip southeast of Raleigh, the things to do in Johnston County North Carolina are numerous. Tour Civil War history, visit local farms, learn about native daughter Ava Gardner, explore local woods and parks, or just hang out and relax. And don’t forget the delicious barbecue, red hot dogs, and whiskey.

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Basel by bike: A perfect one-day e-bike tour of Basel Switzerland

Basel by bike: A perfect one-day e-bike tour of Basel Switzerland

by Therese Iknoian | Jan 12, 2023 | Switzerland

Basel is a very bike-friendly city. We took an e-bike tour through forests, along rivers, on city roads and bike paths, and in and out of three countries. Plan your own Basel bike tour in Switzerland’s three-country triangle.

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Lost your smartphone when traveling? What to do if your phone is stolen

Lost your smartphone when traveling? What to do if your phone is stolen

by Michael Hodgson | Dec 31, 2022 | Safety & Security

Losing your smartphone while traveling is no fun. Be sure you have prepared your phone and protected your data well before a thief strikes so your stolen phone becomes an inconvenience, not a disaster.

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The 8 best Christmas Markets in Germany you must visit

The 8 best Christmas Markets in Germany you must visit

by Therese Iknoian | Dec 20, 2022 | Germany

Christmas markets in Germany offer warmth and good cheer during the holiday season. Dreaming of visiting some of the best Christmas markets in Germany on a winter holiday? Here are a few of the top ones to add to your travel list.

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Find your own personal paradise at The Inn at Newport Ranch, Mendocino Score 97%

Find your own personal paradise at The Inn at Newport Ranch, Mendocino

by Therese Iknoian & Michael Hodgson | Dec 16, 2022 | California

The Inn at Newport Ranch is a special Mendocino destination. A luxury boutique hotel on the Northern California coastline, the inn is perfect for anyone seeking a natural sanctuary, a personal paradise, and a sustainable coastal escape.

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The ultimate guide to finding the best Berlin views

The ultimate guide to finding the best Berlin views

by Therese Iknoian | Dec 5, 2022 | Berlin Region

Germany’s capital city of Berlin is not lacking in high places for great views of the Berlin skyline. 17 places top our ultimate list of scenic Berlin views for you to enjoy.

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The ultimate guide to the 12 best Christmas markets in Berlin

The ultimate guide to the 12 best Christmas markets in Berlin

by Therese Iknoian & Michael Hodgson | Nov 27, 2022 | Berlin Region

When it comes to Christmas in Berlin, there are dozens of Christmas markets – so many that it can be difficult to choose the best Christmas markets in Berlin. Here are our top picks to experience among the best Berlin Christmas markets.

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Adventure in Eiger’s shadow: Eiger Express to Jungfraujoch and the Eiger Trail

Adventure in Eiger’s shadow: Eiger Express to Jungfraujoch and the Eiger Trail

by Michael Hodgson | Nov 26, 2022 | Switzerland

The Eiger is an iconic mountain to climbers, artists, writers, musicians, and hikers. The Eiger Express, Jungfraujoch, and the Eiger Trail each provide travelers a unique way to experience the Eiger from many sides without having to be an alpinist.

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Way cool Raleigh: Why you should plan to visit Raleigh now

Way cool Raleigh: Why you should plan to visit Raleigh now

by Therese Iknoian | Nov 17, 2022 | North Carolina

Consistently ranked as a top place to live and work, Raleigh exudes a Southern charm topped with a cool factor and infused with culture, arts, diversity, and openness. When it comes to Southern cities, you should visit Raleigh now.

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How to be a good traveler in Europe – 11 tips to travel better

How to be a good traveler in Europe – 11 tips to travel better

by Therese Iknoian | Nov 12, 2022 | Planning

The caricature of that loud, garishly dressed American traveler in a different country may be funny, but you do not want to be that traveler. Here are a few easy tips on how to be a good traveler in most European countries.

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