California

Overview. Despite the long coastline of California there are surprising few good places to snorkel because of the heavy surf which dominates the state’s coast. There’s no... keep reading →

Are you visiting Southern California beaches soon, read on. An informative yet slightly comical analysis of 10 things you should know before going to Southern California... keep reading →

Most people know of Alcatraz as a tourist attraction that used to be a federal prison. However there was a brief time in history after the federal prison closed down and... keep reading →

San Francisco is a sexy city and what’s sexier than a woman who knows how to pour you a good drink?  Strangely the best of the female bartenders seem to be concentrated... keep reading →

No visit to the Bay Area would be complete without a visit to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. This waterfront attraction offers history, fresh seafood, sea lions,... keep reading →

Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds come with an avalanche of interesting backstory. Here are 10 fun facts about the mountain, the ride, and its various developments! keep reading →

Lassen Volcanic National Park; a travel essay about the park's features and scenery from a perspective of personal memories. keep reading →

We recently had an opportunity to visit the Union Square area of Old San Francisco. For those of you who haven't been there, the streets are old and narrow and crowded on all... keep reading →

Finding and Naming Alcatraz             The island was originally named at the end of the eighteenth century, when explorers from Spain made their way to the... keep reading →

California wines are, today, the best in the world and the best Napa Valley Winery is the Robert Mondavi Winery which produces premium quality wines. keep reading →