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48 Hours in San Diego

TO STAY Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina The best part about the Marriott Marquis is the location. Our Executive Suite with grand balcony on the 13th floor faced straight to Coronado Island. We watched the boats in this San Diego Bay while we sipped champagne and marveled how even our toilet had a killer view. … Continued

5 Must See Places to Visit in Portland this Summer

As a kid, playing Oregon Trail was the closest I managed towards a visit. After 4 years of living in San Francisco and endless numbers of people recommending a trip to Portland; I caved in. Here are the reasons you’ll fall in love with this city and regularly make it a point to return. Several … Continued

May News: Memorial Day and Holocaust Survivors Resolution

May News: Hello from Minnesota and the Mall of America!  May has been very exciting at We Said Go Travel! I met Barbara Corcoran and learned about her journey to success. Video with Barbara, the Shark Tank Star! I met Congressman Ted Deutch and learned about his work to assist Holocaust Survivors. His leadership efforts have … Continued

We Are All Made of Stars: Where do you shine the brightest?

In honor of WSGT’s new Independence Writing Award, we will be giving away one copy of Rowan Coleman’s book “We Are All Made of Stars” which takes us on a journey love, life and looking up.  This is a book filled with inspiration from cover to cover; choose a quote which resonates with you and tell us … Continued

Jumping Ship: Sidetrippin’ in Napa by Hot Air Balloon

by Judy Cuervo It began with a photo:  Three vibrant hot air balloons set against an aqua-colored sky.  Below, the vineyards of Napa Valley stretched like an emerald patchwork quilt, gently unfolding from the distant mountains. The dream of a flight with Napa Valley Balloons couldn’t have been better timed.  My Crystal Symphony cruise was … Continued

May 27th What’s Out There? Contests from @NowhereMag @IMustBeOff and more!

As another week comes and goes, let’s take a look at some of the exciting writing contests, events and opportunities out there! WSGT’s new Travel Writing Award July 4, 2016 There’s still time to enter WSGT’s Independence Writing Award! It’s been shared via Johnny Jet’s Contest Round-up, USA Today’s Best Current Travel Contests, and through institutions like the … Continued

Working from anywhere in the world with OFX

Working from anywhere in the world with OFX An Irish pub in a small backstreet of Dublin.  A bustling ramen shop in Tokyo.  A quiet hotel room in Sydney.  What do these seemingly random places all have in common?  They are all places that people might be able to call their office.  This kind of … Continued

Manhattan Beach’s Zinc at Shade Hotel

Manhattan Beach or “Westport” as us east coast transplants like to call it is a beachside community filled with gorgeous dreamy California mansion-style homes all nestled together hanging over the creamy sand with sparkly rolling waves. For those of us in central Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach offers an escape from the madness to a small … Continued

Finding Freedom: Why is God Laughing?

Where do you find freedom? For me, traveling and reading books have been ways to find the experiences of freedom. In Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey’s recent 21 day meditation experience, I listened to Deepak talk about the ways to experience freedom. In my new Travel Writing Award, I invite you to share where you … Continued

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