The City By The Bay Is Calling
San Francisco is often called “Everybody’s Favorite City,” a title earned by its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this very walk-able city…
Covering Van Nuys, the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area.
USA and Internationally
San Francisco is often called “Everybody’s Favorite City,” a title earned by its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this very walk-able city…
MAUI, HAWAII — Take a trim, tidy New England whaling town, plunk it in the middle of the Pacific, sketch in some rainbow-crowned mountains, and add a generous helping of…
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Along BC’s famous Fishing Highway (a.k.a. Highway 24), a bounty of rainbow trout is but one of the draws to be found along the famed stretch…
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR — Located about 600 miles west of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands were created five million years ago by undersea volcanic eruptions. In 1535, Tomás de Berlanga, Bishop…
By Scott Thornburn What’s the experience of an indigenous people whose thousands-year-old culture is threatened by oil interests? The government of Ecuador has requested that the international community raise funds…
CARMEL, CA — Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel Valley, California, re-opened following a three-year closure and $28 million renovation. With a renewed focus on family-friendly amenities and…
By Jean Strauber, Travel Editor Smithsonian Journeys is offering 10 Remote and Exotic Escapes for those who want to venture off the beaten path. You’ll travel to far-flung locales in…
THE NETHERLANDS — Holland is the world’s premier cycling country, boasting a road network that caters specifically for the needs of cyclists. The country’s flatness helps assure a relaxed cycling…
RICHMOND, CA — The Richmond Country Club (RCC) isn’t just a Country Club in the Bay Area. The club’s eclectic membership of humble entrepreneurs, educators, contractors, professionals, retirees, young or…
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer Not that long ago in Maui, I had the greatest lunch of my life. The food at Mama’s Fish House is the best, and…