Category: California

Top Attractions to See in San Francisco in 30 Hours

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When I travel I really aim to see the highlights of the place I am visiting, even if my time there is limited. Last summer I traveled to San Francisco and had about thirty hours to see the city. Even with this short amount of time, I feel like I did a good job of covering the major attractions and wanted to share how I did it.

Our itinerary started with us arriving in to San Francisco in the early afternoon and departing the following night.

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A Review: Platypus Tours of Sonoma and Napa Wineries

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When Mark and I were researching for our trip to California this past summer, we were trying to figure out a cost-effective* way to tour the wineries in the Sonoma and Napa wine regions.

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The Bear Truth of Sequoia National Park, California

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Sequoia National Park is known to many as the home of California’s large, giant sequoia trees. That’s at least what I went looking for when I had some free time during a work trip and made my way to the Ash Mountain entrance of the park. Although I never made it to the trees themselves (more on that below), the massive park has a lot to offer for nature enthusiasts like myself.

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A Review: LAX Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles, California

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As someone who is not a fan of early morning flights – but often has to take them – finding a comfortable place to rest my head that is conveniently located to the airport is essential. In the Los Angeles area, the LAX Marriott Hotel has become just that for me. Each visit there – thanks to the modern decor, location, and comfortable, functional rooms – has made the hotel a place I look forward to staying at to regroup before a long flight. Here’s my take on the hotel. Continue reading “A Review: LAX Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles, California” →

Exploring Venice Beach, California

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With just a few short hours to explore Los Angeles before my flight back to the east coast, I had to decide where in the city – preferably not too far from the airport – to head to get a taste of the town. Having heard about Venice Beach’s bohemian spirit and boardwalk, I decided to head there. Continue reading “Exploring Venice Beach, California” →