California – Noelle Across The Pond

Top Attractions to See in San Francisco in 30 Hours

Published on December 16, 2025 by Noelle1 Comment

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

Published on September 14, 2024March 24, 2025 by Noelle1 Comment

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

Published on November 19, 2017December 6, 2017 by Noelle9 Comments

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

Published on November 15, 2017December 3, 2017 by Noelle5 Comments

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” →

How to Add Sightseeing to Business Travel

Published on November 10, 2017November 28, 2017 by Noelle5 Comments

Business travel over recent years has brought me to a variety of places – Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York City, and in my current position, Nevada and California. With each business trip I go on, my goal – in addition to actually working – is always to fit in a bit of sightseeing. While this can be challenging when you are busy, its not impossible if you are creative, plan ahead, and maximize your time. Here are six tips on how to add sightseeing to business travel. Continue reading “How to Add Sightseeing to Business Travel” →