Nino Padova

Former VIA associate editor Nino Padova writes about food for Portland Monthly. He has also written for the San Francisco Bay Guardian and SF Weekly.

The Oregon Zoo

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Oahu

Does It Matter What Brand of Gas I Buy?

Forest Grove, Oregon

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