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Affordable San Francisco Art Galleries
The Americas, Travel

Affordable San Francisco art galleries (for the whole family)

Allow me to introduce you to two affordable San Francisco art galleries (for the price of just one). That’s right, you get to waft around feeling refined and upper classy (or if you’re like me, a level above a beret-wearing dog) all for the low price of $15 per adult.…

February 3, 2018February 9, 201826 Comments
Take a virtual tour of Winchester House
The Americas, Travel

Winchester House virtual tour (pictures from inside)

Taking a Winchester House virtual tour has been a little tricky since the contract for a movie about Sarah Winchester, played by Helen Mirren, was signed. Winchester will hit theatres in the US on February 2, 2018, and has been in production for a few years. But from the time…

January 20, 2018January 26, 201832 Comments
The Americas, Travel

Illuminate SF: San Francisco at night

Experiencing a city like San Francisco at night is the way to fall head-over-heels in love with a place. Sure there are gorgeous coastline views, iconic bridges and stretches of National Parks that will widen your eyes to saucers. But light art pieces scattered around a city make you feel…

January 13, 2018January 19, 201858 Comments
Surfers enjoy a Santa Cruz Weekend
The Americas, Travel

Sun, sand and sea: A Santa Cruz weekend

When you conjure an image of California in your minds’ eye, does it all start with the golden sun beating down on a gorgeous beach? To experience the scenery, smells and attractions in real life, all you need is a Santa Cruz weekend. Just two hours south-west of San Francisco,…

January 6, 2018January 7, 201829 Comments
The Americas, Travel

Testarossa Winery: A gem outside of Napa

There aren’t many US wineries that have a history spanning 129 years, and even less can say they were legally able to run during Prohibition. Testarossa Winery is the exception. Just a 20-minute drive south of San Jose and nestled in the hills of Los Gatos, Testarossa Winery’s wine cellars…

December 16, 2017January 4, 201820 Comments
Best Christmas Activities in San Francisco
Expat Life, Life, The Americas, Travel

6 Best Christmas activities in San Francisco

A Christmas season trip to San Francisco can be just as magical as any other northern hemisphere destination, despite the lack of snow. If you’re having trouble finding the best Christmas activities in San Francisco, I’ve compiled them for you. At least one of the events hark back to European…

December 11, 2017December 14, 201720 Comments
A weekend in Monterey and Carmel-by-the-sea
The Americas, Travel

A weekend in Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea

No California road trip on Highway 1 is complete without a stop at either Monterey or Carmel-by-the-Sea. It’s a truth universally acknowledged – the area is gorgeous and there are so many great things to see and do. Mr M and I packed the car and headed down the coast…

November 12, 2017November 17, 201733 Comments
Monterey Bay Aquarium Jellyfish
The Americas, Travel

Under the sea at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

If the idea of scuba diving or snorkeling sets your heart racing a little too quickly, the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California is the next best thing. Have you ever seen an ocean of fish interacting? Actually ‘keeping mostly separate’ is probably a better way to describe it. Have you…

November 4, 2017January 5, 201847 Comments
Entrance to The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz
The Americas, Travel

Visit The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz

Everywhere I go in San Francisco I see cars with yellow “The Mystery Spot” bumper stickers. I thought it was some clever advertising for a pub or nightclub. A creepy nightspot with speed dating nights that don’t filter out participants with hygiene issues. Luckily, and as usual, I was wrong.…

October 28, 2017November 4, 201722 Comments
Great hikes in San Francisco
The Americas, Travel

5 Great San Francisco hikes

Hiking season doesn’t really end in California, it just gets a bit colder and some would say easier to schlep up those steep hills with a breeze blowing. I’ve compiled a list of my favourite San Francisco-centric hikes that will give beautiful scenic views of the bay, the forest, the…

October 25, 2017October 21, 201718 Comments

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