Sunset at Merced National Wildlife Refuge
On a recent trip to California’s Central Valley, I spent some time visiting the Merced National Wildlife Refuge. Part of the Pacific Flyway, it’s a resting [...]
California
Trumer Pils – Where Berkeley meets Salzburg
Where do you find a great Austrian beer on the West Coast? Head over to Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, which, in partnership with their sister brewery in Austria, has been [...]
Sunny day at the Ferry Building
“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” Whether or not Mark Twain actually said this is a matter of dispute, but anyone who has spent [...]
Vik’s Chaat – great Indian food in Berkeley
Vik’s Chaat is one of those places you hope never changes. They’ve got a system and it works. Walk up to the counter and place your order. Check out their [...]
Berkeley Airbnb Weekend
A few months back I decided to take a break and spend a little time in Berkeley walking, bicycling and checking out the newest local eateries. Since hotel rooms can [...]
Why you probably need to throw out your Olive Oil
If you’re like me and you love olive oil, you might be surprised by what you learn when you read Tom Mueller’s Extra Virginity. I know it changed my olive oil [...]
Winter sunbreak at the Ace Hotel, Palm Springs
It was freezing in Seattle last winter, so I thought I’d use some frequent flier miles and head down to Palm Springs for the weekend. Having gone there a few years [...]
A little bit of Belgium in the Bay Area
Berkeley is often overlooked by visitors to the Bay Area, since San Francisco has so much to offer. But if you head over to the East Bay, you’ll be in for a treat, [...]
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