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Randy Kalp

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Randy Kalp is a semi-intrepid journalist traveling the world and missing his 7-pound hound. He smells of rustic cherries and smiles like a pineapple. He is the all round awesome sauce that keeps the wheels of Beers & Beans 'a spinning. He also loves the Lakers.

It’s Official: We’re Festival Hopping Through Europe This Summer

Randy Kalp

Long before Coachella, Burning Man, Glastonbury, and even Lollapalooza, there were church festivals. Yes, my friends, church festivals. On any given summer night in my hometown of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, you…

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An Instagram Jaunt Through Southern Oregon + $100 Gift Card Giveaway

Randy Kalp

When I think about Southern Oregon, the first word that comes to mind is P-A-S-S-I-O-N — a passion for community, a passion for the outdoors, a passion for creation and,…

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4 Cocktails That Will Make You Giggle With Excitement This Summer

Randy Kalp

It’s Saturday. To be more exact, it’s 10:50 a.m. on a holiday weekend. But this isn’t just any long weekend, this is Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer. Soon…

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Update: Breaking Oregon, the Big C, New Buggl Guide & Win A Weekend in any City

Randy Kalp

Last we talked, Beth, Chachy (our almost fearless 10-pound hound) and I were jetting across the country to experience the wonder that is Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. Well,…

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What do Scarves, Italy and an Oregonian Hedgehog Have In Common?

Randy Kalp

Wow, I can’t be believe we are already on the brink of May! It seems like only yesterday we were putting together our huge December giveaway and our last Pin-Up…

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A Disability Guide To Navigating Walt Disney World’s Most Popular Rides

Randy Kalp

Disney World claims to be the “happiest place on earth,” and for the most part it’s pretty darn jolly. I think the only time that I wasn’t happy at Disney…

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