This is a guest post by Susan Guillory of The Unexplorer. Having visited California’s Central Coast last year with my girlfriends, I already knew how beautiful the area was and how much there was to see and do. But I’d never ventured into San Luis Obispo (known as SLO to locals) and hadn’t yet experienced the kind […]
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Most people think that when you visit Napa Valley you go wine tasting. There’s so much more to California wine country. If you want to ditch the Napa crowds, head up Highway 29 or the Silverado Trail to Calistoga, California. Today I’ll share how to do Calistoga like a local. How to do Calistoga like
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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 apartment buildings, upscale restaurants and boutiques, and women sporting blonde ponytails and yoga pants. And if
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When you drive on Highway 24 toward the East Bay, you can’t help but notice the Claremont Resort & Club, an urban luxury hotel in Berkeley, California. The castle on the hill is striking, especially at sunset. I’ve had a crush on this grand dame of a resort since I was a little girl, growing
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If you want a little history added on to your romantic Napa Valley getaway, you’ll want to stay at Churchill Manor Bed and Breakfast in downtown Napa. Edward S. Churchill’s grand mansion has plenty of stories under its roof. In fact, this unique inn was the first Napa residence to be listed on the National
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Guest post and photographs by Jamie Rhein The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is more than a Rockwell showcase. The museum is a shout out to the art of illustration–most specifically, the last 50 years. Although Rockwell is the main man, others take a bow in exhibits specifically dedicated to their work. Some pieces
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