Exploring the Places No One is Talking About
This was a short but full trip, we went from sun up to sun down in sunny California. We were a bit ore after the bike ride but it was a wonderful way to see the city. The wine in Napa was bubbly and bright. San Francisco Napa I would go back to Napa but
Our second day in Napa was a bit easier on us. Day one we had gotten up early and driven from San Francisco. The second day allow us time for a real breakfast. Our driver from Simply Driven picked us up from the hotel and we were off to drink the stars. Mumm Napa Mumm
On this trip we were primarily sampling sparkling wine. This did limit the wineries that we could go to as most are non-sparkling wines. For booking the wineries we went through our driving service, Simply Driven. They work with the wineries and vineyards regularly and know when the bookings open up. Booking through the driving
San Francisco: Hotel Zoe While in San Francisco we stayed a couple of nights at the Hotel Zoe in the Fisherman’s Wharf. We did rent a car to drive to Napa but we rented it from the rental location in Fisherman’s Wharf and not at the airport to save money on both the rental and
We had some fantastic trips this last year. Below are some of the highlights. I hope that you had a magical 2022 as well. Here is to an exciting 2023. Ireland This was the trip of a lifetime. I have wanted to go to Ireland for as long as I can remember. We saw some
Breakfast After our ride on the cable car we needed breakfast and, based on a recommendation from the hotel, we decided to try the Hollywood Cafe on North Point Street. It is within walking distance of the cable car turn around. We enjoyed breakfast on the covered patio. We had breakfast about 10am on a
As I discussed in my 5 Travel Tips for Napa post, this was a girls trip. Due to the time difference we were all up before 6am on our first morning in California, despite not getting to the hotel until midnight. This worked to our advantage. Riding the Cable Car After coffee we decided to
In October I took a girls trip to San Francisco and Napa. We had a great time and I learned a lot planning this trip. Before sharing the adventure I want to provide these tips that either helped in the planning or I learned while on the trip. Looking to go on a budget? Research
Title: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest TrailAuthor: Cheryl StrayedPublication Date: 2012Publishing House: Knopf I’m a day hiker, I like to get off the tail at the end of the day and sleep in a real bed, most of the time at least. There is something magical about sleeping under the stars. That
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