California North Coast Storm Watch
From Jenner north to Fort Bragg, the wintertime drama along the California North Coast can…
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Only 24 Hours in San Francisco: Really?!
Can you imagine visitors spending just one day in San Francisco? (or in Yosemite or…
Best Bali Daytrips Part II
Flores: Here Be Dragons (Part II of two parts—click here for Part I) Save a…
San Diego: Culture and History in a California Beach Town
Beaches, boardwalks, history and culture are on the menu for a long weekend in San…
Best Bali Daytrips: Beyond the Beach Umbrella
(This is Part I of Best Bali Daytrips. Click here for Part II) Your dream…
Spanish Heritage in Santa Barbara
As a teenager, I stayed with my girlfriend, Martha, and her family in Santa Barbara…
Our Dreams of Vietnam: a Semi-guided Tour Part II
(This is Part II of “Our Dreams of Vietnam.” Click here for Part I) Old…
Four Cultural River Cruises
River cruises are wildly popular now, so popular that you should do your research and…
A Warm Winter at Snowy Lake Tahoe
When the weather outside is frightful at Lake Tahoe, skiers and snow bunnies head for…
Magical Yosemite in Winter
Exploring Yosemite in Winter Wandering the crystalline kingdom that is Yosemite National Park in the…