A Tale of Two Aquariums in San Francisco

Brightly colored jellyfish

Let’s say you are visiting San Francisco and for some reason you have the desire to visit an aquarium.  You may be in the city with kids, you may want to do something different or you may have an interest for underwater creatures.  Or maybe a rainy day limited your sightseeing options. In that case, [...]

Eating in three of San Francisco’s touristy spots

Jambalaya at Pier Market

I have no problem admitting it. When I visited San Francisco, I checked out all the touristy spots.  And you know what?  I loved them. What can you expect of a person visiting for the first time? These places were crowded and noisy. It was difficult to walk.  People were proposing crazy things to get [...]

Little Tokyo Food Tour

Sushi platter at Mitsuri Sushi & Grill

Some weeks ago, for the first time, I had the opportunity to join a food tour. I joined Six Taste’s Little Tokyo Tour. Six Taste was launched in 2009 by two young USC grads.  Since then, the company has grown faster than grass.  It is also one of the most innovative companies in Southern California.  [...]

Eating in Chinatown, San Francisco

Xiaolong bao or soup dumplings

You will probably agree that the following combination is a great one. Chinatown = Amazing Food This may not be true for every Chinatown in the world.  However, if you visit San Francisco’s Chinatown, you will have no other choice but to agree. If people are waiting one hour in line to get pastries, then something [...]

The Huntington: A Library, Museum and Garden in One Place

Butterfly

Today, I want to focus on a place that wears many hats at the same time. And when I say many, I mean it. Here is a sample of what this place is: Mansion Museum Library Botanical Garden Japanese Garden Tea Room Art Collection Conservatory Research Center Do you know what place I am referring [...]

Whale Watching is Cooler Than I Thought

Sea lions in cute pose

  Most of the time we have expectations about certain situations we are about to experience.  As a traveler, I constantly try to manage my expectations. But I am not going to lie.  This past weekend. I decided to go on my first whale watching trip ever. And let me tell you, I repeated the [...]

Joshua Tree National Park: A Land of Enchanted Rocks

Flinstones Hammer

When people think of National Parks located in California, they think about Yosemite or Death Valley.  Maybe the Sequoia Park comes to their mind. But a few people think about Joshua Tree National Park.  In fact, you may have never heard about this place.  However, there is something I can tell you about this place: [...]

Soaring Over San Francisco: A Photographic Journey

Alcatraz Island

What do you think? Is San Francisco the greatest city in the world? I have heard numerous arguments in favor of crowning the Bay City as one of the best in the world.  Well, at least the best in the United States.  Some say the city offers everything; great food, interesting architecture, eclectic residents, great [...]

Terracotta Warriors in California

Terracota Warrior Face, all faces are different

What to do if you don’t have the time and money to drop by Xian, China to take a look at the famous terracotta warriors? Well, in that case, there is no other option than to get a glimpse of the mythical soldiers in a museum exhibition relatively close to your house (assuming the stars [...]

Are you a different person when traveling?

Andrew Zimmern at the LA Travel and Adventure Show

The Travel and Adventure Show was in town this past weekend.  Well, it took place in Long Beach which is relatively close to consider it part of “town”. My husband and I were really excited because Andrew Zimmern was one of the principal speakers.  Hope you know who I am talking about.  You know, Andrew [...]

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