Sherry Spitsnaugle

Denver

Travel Writer at Freelance

Travel writer, fan of strong coffee and IPA, member of SATW, NATJ, SPJ

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Articles

Visitors will Savor Riesling and Charm in Germany's Mosel Valley

2 weeks ago | goworldtravel.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

Bells tolled to announce the morning as I sipped coffee on my private terrace at Hotel Bellevue, overlooking the Mosel River in Germany. As the sun rose and the sky turned shades of lavender, walkers strolled the promenade next to the river. The village of Traben-Trarbach was waking up. Located in southwest Germany, Traben-Trabach may not be as famous as villages such as Heidelberg, yet the friendly town of 5,000 boasts its own appeal.
When a Car Isn’t Just a Car

3 weeks ago | saturdayeveningpost.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

After my mom passed away two decades ago, I inherited her 1989 Dodge Aries K-Car. Frequently, heirs receive a piece of jewelry, the “good silverware,” or the treasured family recipe. In my case, I was grateful to acquire her car. I was still mourning my mom’s loss, and her car brought back warm memories. “When someone we love dies, we can become oddly attached to the things they leave behind,” writes Elizabeth Kleinfeld, Ph.D., who blogs about grief.
The Best of Grand County, Colorado

3 weeks ago | goworldtravel.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

The last time I visited Grand County, Colorado, was during the dog days of summer when sightseers filled the hiking trails and restaurants. I recently traveled to Grand County in mid-autumn and nearly had the place to myself. Grand County, 67 miles west of Denver, Colorado, comprises Winter Park Resort and the towns of Granby, Grand Lake, Fraser, Kremmling, and Hot Sulphur Springs. Summer brings kayaking on Grand Lake, the town’s namesake lake.
Meet the Mastermind Behind Two Trendy Phoenix Restaurants

2 months ago | goworldtravel.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

As I walked into Kembara, a trendy new Phoenix restaurant, I felt like epicurean royalty—not only because of the chic atmosphere but because I strode side-by-side the legendary Chef Angelo Sosa. I was in Arizona to check out two upscale eateries at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and meet Sosa, the chef phenom who leads the teams at Kembara and Tía Carmen.
Winter driving in Fairbanks, Alaska

Feb 6, 2025 | ottsworld.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

This article may contain affiliate links where I make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. By purchasing through these links, you support me at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support. Winter in Alaska is magical. Think Aurora Borealis, walking with reindeer, ice sculpting competitions, and dog sledding. And then there’s the winter driving in Alaska. I was in Fairbanks, Alaska, last February for a conference and rented a vehicle.
Grafting Coral in Bora Bora Paradise

Dec 25, 2024 | luxebeatmag.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…With my goggles fogged and my legs flailing, I struggled to stay afloat in a shimmering blue Bora Bora lagoon. My mission was to attach a delicate coral fragment to a gym-looking structure, a precise procedure in any setting, especially submerged in the sea. I felt like a bull in a china shop—an underwater one. One wrong move and I could destroy years of precious coral. What is Coral Grafting?
Where to Stay, Eat, Explore in Campbell River, Vancouver Island

Oct 24, 2024 | goworldtravel.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

I had expected foggy mornings, flannel, and hearty Canadian fare in Campbell River, a small city on the east coast of British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. But I was surprised to discover a chic new resort, a restaurant that serves plant-based food, and a café with croissants as good as any I’ve eaten in Paris. Campbell River has been dubbed salmon capital of the world. It also has upscale eateries, a world-class golf course, and adventures like whale watching and snorkeling with the salmon.
“Climbing” Mount Sunflower, the Highest Point in Kansas

Oct 8, 2024 | saturdayeveningpost.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

At 4,039 feet above sea level, Mount Sunflower is the highest point in Kansas. But survival gear isn’t necessary to bag this peak, where the biggest hazard is an occasional cow chip. A friend and I recently set out from Denver to scale Mount Sunflower, which lies in the immense western Kansas prairie, spittin’ distance from the Colorado border. Located on private property, Mount Sunflower is part of the original homestead of the Harold family, who have owned the land since 1940.
Where to Eat in Scottsdale -- 5 Must-Try Restaurants

Sep 28, 2024 | goworldtravel.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

The stunning McDowell Mountains surround this Arizona city in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. In Scottsdale, temperatures soar in the summer but remain mild in winter when visitors flock to golf courses, hiking trails, and bike paths. Scottsdale has no shortage of exceptional restaurants, from Southwestern fare to fusion. Read on to learn my choices of where to eat in Scottsdale, including restaurants that have been in business for decades and a couple that are new to the culinary scene.
Oklahoma City's Dining Scene

Sep 11, 2024 | realfoodtraveler.com | Sherry Spitsnaugle

Visitors to Oklahoma City will find a warm welcome and down-home cooking, but writer Sherry Spitsnaugle also discovered multi-cultural fare and a Barbie-pink tiki bar. Check out Sherry’s Oklahoma City dining recommendations for your next visit to this foodie city. Oklahoma City Cuisine from Chicken-Fried Steak to Fried WontonsI had anticipated being welcomed with friendliness and exceptional steakhouses in Oklahoma City.