My very first visit to San Diego also happened to be my bachelorette party. Not really a common destination for a bachelorette, but that’s what I liked…… Read more “how to be a tourist in san diego”
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how to be a tourist in napa valley
May 2021 was the first time I’ve traveled on a plane since before the pandemic. It was for my good friend, Yan’s bachelorette party. The plan was…… Read more “how to be a tourist in napa valley”
how to be a tourist in los angeles
Grab an In-n-Out burger. No trip to the West Coast would be complete without this Check out the Hollywood Sign. If you don’t have time to do…… Read more “how to be a tourist in los angeles”
what it’s like to hang at an airport lounge
I always had this image in my head of what my first time would be like: Spiffily-dressed bartenders, crafting up an Old Fashioned or a Dry Martini,…… Read more “what it’s like to hang at an airport lounge”
7 foods you should try in san francisco
It’s a very short list since I was only in town for a short weekend, but I’m hoping to go back one day and continue this list!…… Read more “7 foods you should try in san francisco”
muir woods
1,200 years. That’s how old the oldest tree is at Muir Woods, a redwood forest just 12 miles north of San Francisco. There are a few different…… Read more “muir woods”
how to be a tourist in san francisco
Step 1: Have a bowl of clam chowder at Fisherman’s Wharf. If you’re lucky, you’ll even spot a sea lion sunbathing. Unfortunately, it was still pretty chilly…… Read more “how to be a tourist in san francisco”
how to get the best view of san francisco
Aside from the obvious choice at Alcatraz, there’s also: Twin Peaks – two hills, standing 925 feet tall in the geographic center of San Francisco. You can…… Read more “how to get the best view of san francisco”
whatever happened to predictability? the milkman, the paperboy, evening tv?
I’m thinking by now, you’ve already figured out what 90s television sitcom those lyrics are from. If you were a 90s kid like me, you probably grew…… Read more “whatever happened to predictability? the milkman, the paperboy, evening tv?”
exploring alcatraz
I always imagined that a visit to Alcatraz would be like an episode of Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures. Lost souls, who were wrongfully (or rightfully) imprisoned, would…… Read more “exploring alcatraz”
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