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About storiesbygary

I am a Freelance Writer / Photographer, living in Belize, Central America. I create travel related articles from around the globe, for international magazines, blogs and websites and my own published books.

Let’s get “Crabby” in Astoria!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by storiesbygary

Two weeks and I leave for one of my favorite wine and seafood adventures, the Astoria Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival held every year this month. This year it’s held April 26-28 at the fairgrounds. This event not only features … Continue reading →

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Hey! Somebody hold my beer..while I say “I Do” ?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by storiesbygary

         The wedding season is just around the corner, and your plans may include a wedding at a reception in a private hall or at your parent’s estate. Your task at hand, of purchasing alcohol for the wedding … Continue reading →

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Easter Weekend..Cannon Beach, Oregon..80 degrees? WTF?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by storiesbygary

It’s Easter weekend in Oregon, and the wife and I decide because of excellent weather in the forecast, to head to the beach. Our destination location, Cannon Beach, Oregon. Although I haven’t spent much time in Cannon Beach, I was … Continue reading →

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A “Taste of Temecula”, surprise your palate

Posted on March 24, 2013 by storiesbygary

I had purchased two very fine, thick cut steaks yesterday to cook on the Traeger Smoker / Barbecue, which if you have never experienced, your just missing out, just saying. Of course, with a juicy steak, on a Friday night, … Continue reading →

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Travel with wine? Why not!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by storiesbygary

As we start getting closer to that time of year when travel plans start to take shape, I start to think of ways I have made traveling the world a little bit better. Traveling lighter, planning things ahead, and speaking … Continue reading →

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Kalimotxo..Your premium wine..with Coke or Pepsi?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by storiesbygary

There is a “growing” trend in Asia, sneaking it’s way to other parts of the globe, and for us “wine snobs”, it tends to be shockingly discussing, or baby steps for future wine snobs. It’s called Kalimotxo, and it’s the … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 20, 2013 by storiesbygary

Originally posted on domestic diva, M.D.:
My father can get you to agree to anything. It was my first Valentine’s Day in high school where I had a boyfriend. Now, Valentine’s Day was a bit different for my family-…

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In need of a “Panty Dropper” in your life?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by storiesbygary

In a world where we are all challenged by longer hours at the office, and trying to keep up a love relationship back at the pad, sometimes a little extra planning can release that stress and leave you wearing only … Continue reading →

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Don’t “Hold the Mayo” in Sonoma

Posted on March 17, 2013 by storiesbygary

I am always looking for my next “Great Winery Find”, and wasn’t disappointed yesterday while on a quick stay in Sonoma California wine country, Sonoma. I had hoped for a visit to the private “Wine & Food Pairing” at St. … Continue reading →

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Put something “Wild” down your throat, game and wine of course.

Posted on March 15, 2013 by storiesbygary

As I stroll through the racks in my game freezers, deciding whether to have a elk roast, venison steaks, or bear rump this weekend, I also reflected my wine cellar choices. I seem to always try something different with wild … Continue reading →

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