Only in New Mexico: When a Coachwhip Snake Tries to Move In Remember when we were building our NM dream home and I told you there are snakes in the trees ? Well, word has gotten out to the Red Racers and they are pissed. They're actively trying to break into our house to kill me.  There is a particular kind of optimism required to build your dream home in the high desert mountains of New Mexico. Not ordinary optimism. Delusional optimism. The kind where you stand on your future property, gaze dramatically toward the Sandia mountains, and say things like: I am one with nature. Inner peace. And, because I'm a Seinfeld fan, serenity now.  Nature hears me. Nature enjoys plotting practical jokes.  Most days, living up here between Albuquerque and Santa Fe is like a dream. Quiet mornings. Huge skies. Baby deer frolicking. It's very Snow White. Our home is the perfect setting to write, plan Airstream trips, and sit in the foyer pretending I am the sort of per...

Home base — Puffventure HQ We live in New Mexico. We've Airstreameed across it, wine-tasted our way through it, eaten green chile on everything it produces, and watched sunsets from our kitchen window that still make us stop and stare. This is our insider guide — not from someone who visited once, but from people who chose to stay. Airstreaming New Mexico: The Best Wineries and High-Desert Adventures New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment for a reason. We are a state with vivid landscapes, a unique culinary heritage, and some of the most friendly people you will ever meet. Our sunrises and sunsets aren't bad either. I still can't believe this is the view from my kitchen window. Here are our insider recommendations for where to go and where to eat while you are here — from two people who live in the high desert mountains outside Albuquerque and have spent years exploring every corner of this state in an Airstream. Visit New Mexico: The Complete Gui...

Puffventure approved This trip started exactly the way the best ones do: Sexy Nerd and I were supposed to be doing responsible adult things, I started scrolling through old vacation photos, and twenty minutes later we had flights booked to Charleston. That's a Puffventure. We spent a week eating our way through the city — and I mean eating — and came home with full hearts, slightly tighter waistbands, and approximately 175 photos of biscuits and pimento cheese. This post covers the food. Because when you visit Charleston, the food is the plan. Where to Eat in Charleston, SC Planning a trip to Charleston? This historic coastal city is a foodie paradise, offering everything from Lowcountry classics to gourmet donuts, fresh seafood, and farm-to-table dining. Here's our list of the best places to eat in Charleston, based on our week-long culinary adventure. Top Charleston Foodie Highlights Nigel's Good Food – Famous for Bam's Gumbo and Lowcountry Ravi...

Were you one of the lucky few to join us last weekend? Move over elephant seals because the Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind & Wine Festival at Mer Soleil Winery was the highlight of our trip to California. Sexy Nerd and I attend food and wine events around the world. Although not as well known as others, such as the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta and Cherry Creek Al Fresco, the Sun, Wind & Wine Festival is one of the best we've had the pleasure of joining. To be honest, I almost hate to share this one. There were no crowds and no lines, which is rare for a festival of this caliber. I want to keep it a secret all to myself. I'll let you in on it, but don't tell anyone else, okay? 2026 Festival Quick Facts Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Location: Mer Soleil Vineyards, Salinas, CA Highlights: 90+ point Pinot Noir, Bubbles Bar, & Live Music Tickets: Available via the Official SLH Website ...