Traveling with MJ

Hello! I'm Mary Jo, often known as MJ. I'm a traveler, travel writer, podcaster, and publisher. When I'm not on a trip, I'm busy planning or researching the next one. My travel ethos is value luxury - knowing when to splurge and when to save - whether I'm traveling across town or around the world.

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Beer Travel: How to Plan a Craft Beer Vacation

Beer travel and beer vacations have become as much of a travel theme as food, wine, and wellness travel. Increasingly, destinations are promoting their craft brewing scene to entice visitors who want to drink craft beer as part of their travel experience.

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Value Luxury Destinations & Experiences

Wine with MJ: Virtual Wine Tasting with Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula

Wine with MJ: Virtual Wine Tasting with Oak Mountain Winery, Temecula

Beer Travel: How to Plan a Craft Beer Vacation

Wine with MJ: Virtual Wine Tasting: Akash Winery & Vineyard, Temecula

How to Have Fun at Northwest Trek

Weekend Getaway: Discover Things to Do in Walla Walla

Wine With MJ: Virtual Wine Tasting, Valdo Prosecco

Visiting Boulder [Interview on Travel Planners Radio Show]

Weekend Getaway: Visiting Boulder, Colorado

Weekend Getaway: Visit El Paso, Texas

Wine with MJ: Virtual Wine Tasting with Smoky Rose Cellars, Walla Walla

Wine with MJ: Virtual Wine Tasting with The Wine Cafe, Fayetteville, North Carolina

78 Movies Set in Italy You’ll Love (or Hate)

Wine with MJ: Virtual Wine Tasting with Country Heritage Winery

Wine with MJ: Virtual Wine Tasting with Eternal Wine & Drink Washington State

Visiting Museums Around the World: 25 Worth a Visit