Get out of San José as fast as you can. This unfortunate piece of advice was given to me time and time again when I told acquaintances I was moving to Costa Rica and would be living near the capital city. For
As a NorCal native I’ve always been prone to thinking the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the best in the world, but now there’s evidence to prove it. This year the aquarium, which opened in 1984, was voted the best aquarium
“There are moments in your life when the universe speaks to you directly and there is no ignoring it.” These words, spoken by Gail Zappa, wife of ‘60’s rocker Frank Zappa, jump out of the screen and sink into my bones
Buenos días my faithful readers! As I shared last week, I have moved to Costa Rica where I am living and working on a rainforest base in the Cartago Province, about 45 minutes southeast of San Jose. As I begin this
“San Francisco is known for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine,” said Laurie Armstrong, Director of Media Relations for the San Francisco Travel Association. “Measuring 49 square miles, this walk-able city includes landmarks like the Golden Gate
In the nearly 26 summers I’ve visited San Francisco, I’ve never seen a day quite as sunny as the recent one in September when my grandma and I drove to the city to do some sightseeing. It’s even more distinguishable
If you are a diligent reader of my blog then you already know that I am a massive fan of the San Francisco Giants. I’m talking a Posey-cheering, jersey-wearing, not-ashamed-to-admit I sat solo on the couch the entire month of October
One of my favorite places in Los Angeles is the Griffith Observatory. It’s iconic. It’s nerdy. It’s free. (Yes, can you believe it there is something to do for free in Los Angeles). Built in 1935 in the Hollywood Hills, the
As I drive up to Banana Bungalow Hostel the white metal gates gently open and I drive my Mitsubishi Outlander Sport through to the spacious courtyard. The cobalt blue walls of the two-story u-shaped building surround me, cheerfully adorned with
This blog post is taking me a ridiculously long time to write. That’s because I’m attempting to multitask and write it while watching The Fosters, a new drama on ABC about a multi-ethnic family made up of biological and foster kids,