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 [...]
Le Petit Trianon, the site of San Francisco's 2019 Decorator Showcase This guest post was contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion. Photos by Parker Dion. The annual Decorator Showcase in San Francisco is an event benefitting the financial aid program of San Francisco University High School. Every year, some of the city's (and beyond) [...]
When it comes to hotels in San Francisco's downtown near the Moscone Center, InterContinental San Francisco can't be beat. The South of Market (SoMa) location is ideal and it is pet-friendly. While the Intercontinental San Francisco is typically thought of as a hotel for the business traveler, my husband and I stayed here for a [...]
The Marina District in San Francisco is rich with examples of Art Deco architecture. Post and photos contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion Amazing architecture abounds in San Francisco, and in the charming Marina District is a treasure trove of cool Art Deco buildings. In this sunny, affluent neighborhood you’ll see rows of pastel [...]
If you walk into Hotel Triton San Francisco, you might mistake the lobby for a fine art gallery and the hotel rooms look more like guest rooms in a private home. Rest assured that you will be feeling cozy at Hotel Triton San Francisco and well cared for. While the 140 room boutique hotel opened [...]
Once a year I get to roam endless aisles of food and beverage booths at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. This year I was dazzled by the numerous plant-based and regional food products. As a travel writer, I'm always on the hunt for healthy travel snacks that keep my energy levels up [...]