Not all people tie in the holiday experience with Speedos and on one of Mexico’s many beaches, for others it means exploring fascinating surroundings and places with deep history and intoxicating culture.
Within Europe there are many great examples of cities which will simply take your breath away such Rome and Paris, two places which attract tourists from all across the globe. One of the benefits enjoying city breaks is the cost and many people assume that beach holidays are cheaper but for travellers who know how to shop for a …

Sitting on the Pacific West Coast of America, San Francisco is a great choice of getaway for two. The city that became the focal point of 1969s now legendary “Summer of Love” and spawned the classic song “I left my heart in San Francisco” still retains an air of the amorous around each corner making it the perfect destination for couples.
What to Do in San Francisco?
If you and a loved one decide to head to San Fran, as it is affectionately known, you will be spoiled for choice when deciding …

Sure, there are other Chinatowns in other U.S. cities, but none of them is quite like the one in San Francisco. The second largest Chinatown and the country’s oldest, San Francisco’s Chinatown is a must-see for anyone spending a few days in this California city. It is also just a short walk from North Beach, San Francisco’s version of Little Italy.
Dating back to the 1800’s, Chinatown was originally settled by thousands of immigrants that flocked to California to escape China’s terrible economic conditions and get rich during the Gold Rush. …

People from all corners of the world flock to San Francisco to see the city’s most famous location: Alcatraz Island. But, it’s not just the island itself tourists are here to see. On it, you’ll find one of the United States’ most infamous prisons which attracts everyone from historians to your average sightseer.
From 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz was used as a maximum security federal government prison. Nowadays it is managed by the National Park service, which allows vacationers to visit the island and the prison, coming in by boatloads. These …

San Francisco is no stranger to fame with many Hollywood flicks showcasing the unique appeal of the city. Home to monuments such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the notorious Alcatraz Prison, San Francisco offers an exciting blend of entertainment opportunities. It is among the very few cities in the world where the mornings can be spent languishing on the beach while the afternoons are spent huffing and puffing up a mountain.
With all that exertion, you are bound to want a cool refreshing drink and what better way to assuage …

A city built atop a hill with fair weather and roses blooming from every hedge would be an apt description of San Francisco. As you drive down the winding roads of the city that often mimic the feel of a roller coaster ride, with the car dipping and emerging on the road and the sight of a passenger-loaded tram making its way through the bustling yet quaint streets make you realize that San Francisco has its own unique flavor that simply implores to be explored.
The city certainly has no dearth …

Larger and lovelier than New York’s famous Central Park, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park stretches over 1,000 acres and is over 3 miles long, and attracts thousands of tourists a year.
In the 1800’s, when nothing more than a long stretch of sand dunes, people called John McLaren crazy when he said he would turn this area into a lovely landscaped park. Today, we can enjoy the results of the determined Scottish man that designed the amazing park’s layout and features. 
Golden Gate Park houses two of San Francisco’s best museums: the …

What’s New — By Louis Wertz on November 3, 2010 at 4:37 pm

Going to the Giants World Series victory parade this morning? BART has been packed with people coming to town for the festivities since 6am, so its probably a good idea to head down to the Market St. area between Civic Center and Montgomery as soon as you can to stake a spot.
The parade follows the …

Travel Tips — By Louis Wertz on October 27, 2010 at 10:43 pm

Had a few too many glasses of California chardonnay? Those fresh oysters, hot chocolate and sourdough bread not getting along inside? Need a toilet pronto? You’ve come to the best place. (The best place in Australia, however, is a hundred times as good: the Aussie federal government keeps an up to date map of the …

What’s New — By Louis Wertz on October 15, 2010 at 10:07 pm

This year’s Blog Action Day topic is water: that simple yet enigmatic life-sustaining substance that covers more than 70% of the earth’s surface. San Francisco is a city defined by water, literally. Surrounded on three sides by the salty stuff, it is the tale of the City’s fresh water that stands out on this day …