Ernstopia

07/11/2024

The old world European architecture and furnishings at the Vizcaya Museum will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a European Villa without ever leaving Florida!

https://www.ernstopia.com/dont-miss-a-visit-to-vizcaya-in-miami/

07/03/2024

Standing at 175 feet tall, the Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse is not only the tallest lighthouse in Florida, but it’s also the second tallest in the United States! I've included photos from our climb up to the top as well as interesting details from our visit.

07/02/2024

Skip the gym, this walk up the winding spiral staircase will get your step count up and your heart pumping. Only 203 steps to reach the top of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Florida's tallest Lighthouse. Read about our recent visit on the blog:

Climb up 203 steps to the top of Florida's tallest lighthouse with beautiful views of the Ponce Inlet below.

06/27/2024

My goal for this week was to learn how to use CapCut to make reels. After a bit of struggle...mission accomplished! ✔️ Here is the result of an alarming number of hours spent creating, deleting, adjusting and recreating. I hope you enjoy these beautiful portraits taken in our daisy field!

06/21/2024

The Gorge White House is a historic fourth-generation farm operating in the heart of Hood River in Oregon and includes 30 acres of orchards and gardens. Last week, the Sipsters paid a visit for our monthly wine tasting. You can read the full review complete with wine tasting guide on the Ernstopia Blog:
https://www.ernstopia.com/a-visit-to-the-gorge-white-house-in-hood-river/

06/03/2024

If you're looking for a fun get-away less than 2 hours from Portland, look no further than Bingen, Washington. This article details our itinerary including wine at the Syncline Winery, lodging at The Society Hotel and dining in White Salmon, WA.

Spend a weekend in Bingen Washington and enjoy wine, a spa and local restaurants.

04/27/2024

Brunch at Mermosa in NW Portland is a feast for the eyes with menu selections that are as beautiful as they are tasty! Trust me, you need to try this place!!

https://www.ernstopia.com/a-beautiful-girlfriends-brunch-at-mermosa-in-nw-portland/

04/24/2024

Our Wine Club paid a visit to Phelps Creek Vineyards and in this post you can read all about it!
https://www.ernstopia.com/a-visit-to-phelps-creek-vineyards/

04/18/2024

Now that spring is in full swing there are lots of opportunities for visiting flower gardens and farms. Check out my latest post featuring a photographic guide to flowers of the Pacific Northwest.

A photographic guide featuring some of the best places to find flowers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

03/24/2024

As the weather is warming up, you may be looking for great outdoor dining. While there is no shortage of food carts in Portland, Portland Mercado's Latin-American food cart pod is one of my favorites. In this article, I'm sharing my number one recommendation with you. Have you been here yet?

Stop by Portland Mercado in the Foster-Powell neighborhood for delicious Latin cuisine and try one of the best Cuban Sandwiches in town.

03/20/2024

If you're looking for a place to sip some local Oregon wine with panoramic views of Mt Hood, Mt Hood Winery in Hood River checks all the boxes!

Visit to Mt Hood Winery in Hood River, OR where the views are as good as the wine. Come see why they were voted 2016 Winery of the Year!

03/14/2024

The John Day Fossil Beds in eastern Oregon are great hiking and sight seeing options during the shoulder seasons. Check out our visit to the Painted Hills and Sheep Rock Units.

Learn what you can expect to see and do when you visit the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon