You might not be familiar with San Jose, California, but you’ve almost certainly heard of Silicon Valley. Apple, Facebook, Google, Netflix, PayPal, Ebay, Twitter, and a slew of other tech companies are all headquartered here. San Jose is the Valley’s largest city and on par with Zurich and Oslo financially. But San Jose has more […]
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Fun Things to Do in Santa Cruz, California
I know the Mamas and the Papas were singing an ode to Los Angeles, but to me Santa Cruz is the epitome of “California Dreamin’”. The city is nestled between a rugged coastline renowned for surfing and forests thick with towering redwood trees. Colorful towns cling to the cliffs and dogs frolic on crescent-shaped beaches. […]
Sausalito, a Dreamy San Francisco Day Trip
Sausalito, California is a small town located directly across the bay from San Francisco. On a clear day, the view is postcard worthy, with the city skyline towering over the infamous prison island of Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge stretching across the horizon. Of course the view was obscured by fog during my visit, but […]
A Carefree Ride on the Napa Valley Wine Trolley
Napa Valley is the premier wine making region of California. The volcanic soil and moderate climate are ideal for growing grapes, and there are over 400 wineries in Napa Valley to prove it. With so many options, it can be daunting to choose which ones to visit. Then there’s the question of how to safely […]
Carmel to Big Sur: A Stunning California Road Trip
Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of the most enchanting towns in all of California. Its candy-colored cottages look like they’ve been lifted from the pages of a European fairytale! As the name suggests, Carmel-by-the-Sea hugs the California coast with a perfect crescent of white sand beach. The area is so captivating you might never want to leave. […]