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Exploring Paso Robles on KCAL's Westways Weekender

May 03, 2025 by Jim Benning

Visiting Paso Robles, California. Spots featured: Sensorio Field of LIght, AMSTRDM Cafe, Etto Pasta Bar, Parchetto, Libretto jazz club and E-bikes.

May 03, 2025 /Jim Benning

Exploring Pasadena on KCAL's Westways Weekender

April 19, 2025 by Jim Benning

Visiting Pasadena, California, months after the devastating Eaton fire. Spots featured: The Huntington, The Gamble House, Pez Coastal Kitchen, Howlin’ Rays Nashville Hot Chicken, Vroman’s Bookstore, Octavia’s Bookshelf, Pasadena Wine Shop.

April 19, 2025 /Jim Benning

Exploring Long Beach on KCAL’s Westways Weekender

February 28, 2025 by Jim Benning

Visiting Long Beach, California. Spots featured: The Queen Mary, Paddling the Naples Canals, Retro Row, Gusto Bread, Little Cambodia and Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, and Olive & Rose.

February 28, 2025 /Jim Benning

Interview on Notebook on Cities and Culture Podcast

September 03, 2014 by Jim Benning

I had a fun, wide-ranging conversation—way back in 2014—about everything from travel writing to tacos with Colin Marshall.

September 03, 2014 /Jim Benning

On Travel Channel's 25 Mind-Blowing Escapes

October 03, 2011 by Jim Benning

On visiting Italy’s Cinque Terre region.

October 03, 2011 /Jim Benning

CBC Interview on World Hum's Seven Wonders, 2007

September 03, 2007 by Jim Benning
September 03, 2007 /Jim Benning