wildlife and nature
California's best coastal walksSep 5, 2012 • 4 min read
From its wild and rocky coast in the north to the south coast’s vast, sandy shores, the California coastline lures many to walk along the edge of the…
California Travel Stories
- wildlife and natureHighlights of the California Mission Trail
May 21, 2012 • 6 min read
Before surfers, gold miners, or even B movie stars made the scene, spiritual seekers were drawn to California - but for 18th century California dreamers,…
foodCalifornia's other wine countriesMay 5, 2012 • 7 min read
Everybody knows the justifiably famous Napa and Sonoma Valleys. If you're looking to take the next step, venture into California’s less-famous wine…
foodSanta Barbara: California's perfect weekend getawayMay 5, 2012 • 3 min read
Okay so we all know the hotspots when travelling to California: San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. But why not take a break from these fast-paced…
- foodCalifornia's top 5 secret weekend escapes
Apr 24, 2012 • 5 min read
Most Californians moved here from someplace else, but that doesn't stop us from boasting about the Golden State's coastline like we put it here. Over a…
- foodCalifornia wine country without the wine
Oct 13, 2011 • 4 min read
If you haven't yet visited the Napa or Sonoma Valley, you might assume the area was covered with clusters of red and white grapes lazily stretching out…
- foodDowntime in Silicon Valley
Aug 9, 2010 • 3 min read
Roughly comprising the southern portion of North California's San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley – home to Intel, Google, Yahoo!, Apple and eBay, and…
artTop 10 films about CaliforniaJul 9, 2009 • 1 min read
If you go to the movies, you've been to California. It's no surprise that Hollywood's dream merchants often don't look too far from the studio gates when…