Nancy D. Brown Travel Writer

Nancy Brown

Nancy D. Brown is a travel writer whose work has appeared online and in newspapers and magazines nationwide. An equestrian expert, she publishes writinghorseback.com and the What a Trip blog, Nancydbrown.com. When not traveling, she lives with her husband in Eugene, Oregon. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @Nancydbrown.

Benbow Historic Inn front entrance with Tudor-style architecture

Benbow Historic Inn Review

California, Lodging, United States / Nancy Brown

Located in Garberville, California, Benbow Historic Inn offers elegance and seclusion by the Redwood Highway. Built in 1926, the Benbow boutique hotel is family-friendly and ideal for a couple’s getaway. Read my Benbow Historic Inn review for the perfect romantic holiday or fun stay by the California redwoods. What makes Benbow Historic Inn unique Built

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Sitting on the bench at Iris Vineyards Guest House and looking out to vineyards, farmland and 500 acres of Doug Fir forest

Iris Vineyards Guest House Review

2 Comments / Lodging, Oregon, Wine Country / Nancy Brown

Located in Eugene, Oregon, Iris Vineyards Guest House offers Willamette Valley wine country views from nearly every room in the house. The guest house is like a farm stay, but guests are surrounded by grape vines instead of chickens or livestock. The southern Willamette Valley forest and vineyard views are fabulous, as is the star-gazing

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Kendall Brown kneels on her Aqua Marina paddle board while holding her SUP paddle. Her golden retriever sits on the front of the board while floating in the Central Oregon lake.

Aqua Marina SUP Review: Stand Up Paddle Review

Oregon, Travel Gear, United States / Nancy Brown

Are you interested in owning a Stand Up Paddleboard, but not sure which SUP is right for you? In this Aqua Marina SUP review I answer all the questions I wanted to know before I made my decision for a quality Stand Up Paddleboard. By the way, I’m Nancy D. Brown’s daughter, Kendall. Let me

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Aqua Marina inflatable kayak on top of picnic table with Suttle Lake in Central Oregon in the background

Aqua Marina Kayak Review: Inflatable Kayak Review

Travel Gear / Nancy Brown

Interested in purchasing a kayak, but not sure if you want a hard shell kayak, inflatable kayak or foldable kayak? In this review I’ll discuss the pros and cons of a quality, inflatable kayak. After reading my Aqua Marina kayak review, I hope you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what this inflatable kayak

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Venetian Resort Las Vegas with Italian inspired architecture on the Las Vegas strip in Nevada

Venetian Resort Las Vegas Review

Lodging, Nevada, United States / Nancy Brown

Want to visit Venice, Italy without traveling outside the United States? For the record, I’m not saying the Venetian Resort is the same experience as visiting Venice, but there is a touch of Italy in Vegas. My Venetian Resort Las Vegas review will give you a first-hand look at what to expect at this 5-star

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Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa is located on a former fish packing company. The bright red, three-story building sits 600 feet over the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon.

Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa Review

Lodging, Oregon, United States / Nancy Brown

Located in Astoria, Oregon, Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa offers Columbia River views from every room. The boutique hotel literally sits over the lower Columbia River and looks out to the Astoria-Megler Bridge. The property recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation to the guest rooms, fitness center and Hall of History. I think you’ll get

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