Why Visit Château de Fontainebleau Instead of Versailles
Fontainebleau Palace: Now more than ever, finding alternatives to the big sights in Europe is essential. Travel at almost any time of the…
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20 California Campgrounds in Amazing Locations
California campgrounds: There is an astounding variety of places to camp in California, from oceanfront sites with a view, to campsites under the…
What to Do in Northern California in June
(Updated for 2024) Summer in Northern California means that the heat has arrived, but only in some areas — the coast is already…
What’s It Like to Live in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia?
Have you ever thought about moving to Canada? Like many Americans who have become disillusioned with life in the U.S., I’ve looked into…
A Long Weekend Camping in Sonoma County
It’s Spring Break here but the meaning of that is so different this year. We’d planned to take our little trailer to the…
What to Do in Northern California in March
(Updated for 2024!) March is a beautiful time of year in Northern California — right now look for spring blooms on the trees,…
What to Do in Northern California in February
(UPDATED FOR 2023) The weather is (often) beautiful, the mustard is blooming, and the high season in travel is still months away. February…
What to Do in Northern California in January 2025
As I mentioned in last month’s post of things to do in Northern California in December, winter is a great time to visit Northern…
What to Do in Northern California in December
(Updated for 2024!) Northern California may not be the first place that pops into your head for winter travel, but winter is actually a…
What to Do in Northern California This November
Fall is such a beautiful time in Northern California. The temperatures are starting to drop but the rain usually hasn’t arrived yet, and in…