West Marin is the largest rural region of Marin County. When heading to see the coastal sites or road trip for oysters, it can get confusing because Marshall, Point Reyes, Tomales Bay and Bodega Bay are all used interchangeably. Let’s set the record straight! Point Reyes Station Point Reyes Station is the main hub in […]
Author Archives: Penelope
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Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Recommend the Washington Square Inn or a hotel in Nob Hill | Transportation: Lots of walking and urban hiking, Uber and a car rental for 36 hours | Traveled With: Sister and brother in law | Type of Trip: A whirlwind of walking to the best landmarks and excellent […]
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I recommend everywhere on this post, but if the popular landmarks already have check marks on your list, consider these alternative destinations! If it IS your first time in San Francisco, check out this itinerary! Northern View of Golden Gate Bridge over Southern View The SF side of Golden Gate Bridge has lookout points that are […]
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Day Trips to Sausalito, Tiburon and Angel Island The Blue & Gold Fleet and the Golden Gate Ferry both do the Sausalito-Tiburon-Angel Island loop, have indoor and outdoor seating and offer alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and snacks for the short worthwhile trips across the Bay! Sausalito A 30 minute ferry ride from SF, Sausalito is a […]
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So you’ve got one day to explore the coast north of SF – here’s how to make the most of it! Stops include Mill Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Beach and Sausalito. There’s a decent amount of driving but it’s on fun serpentine roads that offer diverse terrain views to gawk at every 10 […]
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The 15 Ground Rules to Live By When Traveling & Why It’s Full of Contradictions
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1. Time/Location Mexico City is a good long weekend destination! 3-5 days is enough to get a feel for the city (a month wouldn’t be enough time to see everything!) If the Bride or Groom have friends all over the US, this is a fairly central location and there are direct flights from all major […]
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Tips and fun facts when traveling through CDMX! There is both an entry and exit official Immigration Form on the same paper. You’ll likely fill out both at the airport upon arriving but keep the exit one for when you leave the country! Cash is needed at markets and street vendors. The airport is a good […]
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Jan
Jan
Total Time: 48 Hours | Accommodations: Hotel or Airbnb at Bologna Central| Transportation: Almost all walking | Traveled: Solo | Type of Trip: Focus on Italian food and landmarks | Highlights: Food tour, Sanctuary of the Madonna, Landmark and University exploring “Bologna is the food capital of the world” according to the Guardian. How can […]
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Jan
Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Hotels | Transportation: Walking and boat rides, trains between cities| Traveled: Couple Trip | Type of Trip: A slightly skewed balance of food and exploring| Highlights: Palazzo Guisti Palace, food tour and cooking class, boat ride on Lake Garda and Venice architecture *Though Venice was flooded in November 2019, […]