Pam and Gary Baker
pamandgarybaker.bsky.social
Pam and Gary Baker
@pamandgarybaker.bsky.social
Pam and Gary Baker are freelance food, wine, and travel writers based in Northern California. They have been published in regional, national, and international publications, including BBC Travel, WineTraveler, Best Wineries, Rovology, & Wander with Wonder.
Early last spring, we visited Santa Maria Valley. This is a beautiful, under-the-radar wine region on the Central Coast of California.

The best part, because we went during the off season, it was uncrowded.

If you’re looking for an off season escape, check out our latest story: bit.ly/4oqA7Zj
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November 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
On our recent visit to Australia, friends and strangers alike asked us what we thought of Trump. And then they told us what they thought and it wasn’t good. Found in a back alley in a Sydney suburb, here is a mural that sums up what Australians think of Trump. #trumpsucks #australia
August 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Bali is home to several temples and sacred sites. To understand the deep spirituality of this island, it’s important to visit at least a few. At Tanah Lot, one of Bali’s most popular temples, you have to wade through the ocean water to get to this ancient shrine on a rock. #Bali #TanahLot
July 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The Golden Hour is always a favorite time of day. The view from Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak, Bali was especially beautiful on our most recent adventure. #bali #sunset #goldenhour
July 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The wall of wine in Tercero Wines tasting room is the most “Instagrammable” spot in Los Olivos, Ca. But the wines, sourced exclusively from Santa Barbara Co vineyards, are what draw customers in. #visitsyv #syvibes #winewednesday #travelwritersuniversity @tercerowines.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Looking for a holiday destination that feels like a 1960s paradise? You'll want to read our latest on the Cook Islands and their dedicated efforts to maintain that way of life. #cookislands #tropicalparadise #travelwritersuniversity #traveltuesday bbc.in/4hHx76D
The paradise islands that don't want to be Hawaii
The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation is preserving their paradise for generations for come.
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March 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
With a Monet-styled garden, stunning views, and exception wine, Coursey Graves is THE winery to visit in Sonoma County. #winewednesday #travelwritersuniversity #sonomacounty
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Coursey Graves Estate Winery – Spectacular Views and Exceptional Wines | Luxe Beat Magazine
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March 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Allegretto Vineyard Resort is the best place to stay in Paso Robles, CA. With a stunning art collection, onsite wine tasting, and a Zodiac inspired walking path, there is so much to do! Read what makes this place so fun. #winewednesday #travelwritersuniversity #pasorobleswine
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March 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Looking for a wine region in California that is uncrowded yet offers upscale dining, accommodations, and winetasting? Check out Amador County in California's original Gold Country: bit.ly/4b4t8zq #winewednesday #travelwritersuniversity #californiawine #amadorcounty #luxurytravel
Finding Treasure in Amador County, California | Luxe Beat Magazine
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February 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Recently we visited Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country in Ontario, Canada. What a delightful region! And it's close enough to @niagarafallsca.bsky.social that you can enjoy both destinations in 1 trip. Learn more at bit.ly/3PExpiV @winetraveler.bsky.social #icewine #niagara-on-the-lake #traveltuesday
Niagara-on-the-Lake Tasting Guide: Best Wine Tours, Wineries & More
Explore the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region: offering world-class Icewine, rich history, stunning vineyards and unforgettable wine tours.
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January 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We went to Cuba in search of its music and were delighted to find it everywhere we went. But best of all, every singer, every musician, every Cuban listening to the music were so filled with joy despite their daily struggles. #havanacuba #havana
December 11, 2024 at 2:20 AM