California

07/05/2019<07/04/2019

What to Do in Northern California in July

Traveling in Northern California in July is tricky. At the height of summer, the weather is often cold and foggy on the coast but…

06/19/2019<03/16/2023

The Palace Hotel San Francisco: What is it like to stay in this beautiful, historic property in the heart of San Francisco? San Francisco’s…

05/03/2019<03/10/2024

(Updated for 2024) Spring is a glorious time to be here in Northern California. Just being outdoors is one of the best things…

04/25/2019<06/06/2023

When you think of Napa Valley, history probably doesn’t come to mind. But since I’ve gotten to know the area well, I’ve discovered…

03/30/2019<04/12/2025

Spring is finally in full swing here in Northern California in April! This is such a wonderful time to be in Northern California —…

02/12/2019<12/14/2019

When we plan a trip, there’s almost nothing I think about more than where I’m going to rest my head. Because the right…

10/24/2018<03/25/2023

For a wine geek like me, Lodi is so much fun. Not only is it affordable and small enough to make visiting easy, Lodi…

08/31/2018<11/11/2024

We have a tradition of taking a camping trip with my mom and stepdad every summer — they have an Airstream, so we book…

08/02/2018<06/07/2023

For years I’ve been looking for the perfect Northern California coastal getaway. Some places are too far away, others are too remote or…

07/25/2018<07/25/2018

Every once in a while, a trip goes so smoothly that we just can’t believe our luck. That’s exactly how we felt during our…