Nino Padova

Nino Padova is an associate editor at VIA magazine. He has also written for the Bay Guardian and SF Weekly.

Q&A with Disney songwriter

Phoenix/Scottsdale

Richard Branson: Sky King

Capitola: Northern California’s Seaside Resort

Napa County’s Highway 128

The Continent’s Largest Bamboo Garden

Pacific Grove, Calif.: Serene Escape

Beloved Tourist Traps: Winchester Mystery House

Napa Valley’s Hubcap Ranch

Cell Phone Lots at Airports

California’s Governor’s Mansion Makeover

Bellingham, Wash.: A Place for History

Crater Lake National Park

Eugene, Ore.: Great for Kids

Sun Valley, Idaho: Culture Hotspot

Hawthorne District: Portland Ore.’s Best Beer Destination

Gold Beach, Ore.: River Fun

Late-night Las Vegas: Vodka, Tequila, and Sake Tasting

The Great Luggage Debate: Carry On or Check It?

The Peppermint Place in Alpine, Utah

Seattle's Museum of Flight

Seattle Cuisine: Eclectic Northwest Dining

San Anselmo, Calif.: Antique Hunting

California's Lost Coast: Great Hikes

Carmel, Calif.: Perfect for Pets

Mono Lake, Calif.: Sierra Bird-watching

Sacramento, Calif.: A Place to Take Kids

Passport Tips: how to renew an old passport or get a new one