In planning a trip to Berkeley, California images of hippies, peace signs and student life at UC Berkeley come to mind. Yet there is so much more to Berkeley than the sweet smell of marijuana, incense and Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto wafting in the air. If you want to be camped in the center of the [...]
As you drive up California's Highway 29, vineyard after vineyard comes into view. Napa Valley is known for its gentle rolling hills and scenic wine country vistas. It's no wonder The Setting Inn Napa Valley has created a name for itself simply on the setting of this two-story historic farmhouse set between two vineyards. Situated [...]
What millennials do when they visit Carmel Carmel-by-the-Sea has always been a very special place for me. I grew up in the East Bay and we would visit my grandparents in Carmel every couple months. However, it wasn't until I was in my twenties that I really started to appreciate all that Carmel had to [...]
Belden Place, a tiny alleyway, is in the heart of San Francisco's French Quarter. Post contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion San Francisco has a French Quarter? It’s small and plenty of locals don’t even know about it, but indeed, San Francisco has a French Quarter. This enclave of French culture is tucked [...]
Secret San Francisco: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by Ruth Carlson Post contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion The peaceful Columbarium holds the remains of some prominent SF citizens. Secret San Francisco by Ruth Carlson is one of the latest titles about this beautiful, ever-changing, and richly historic city. I’ve written [...]
Sonoma wine blends with art Are you a lover of wine, art and beautiful scenery? Then head to Donum Estate in Northern California wine country. Sonoma wine blends with art at Dunom Estate in the beautiful Carneros Valley. Over 40 stunning sculptures are set in the estates 190 acres. Curated by owners Mei and Allan [...]