Traveling for work gives me very little time to play, but the travel gods decided I needed more time in San Francisco. After I realized that I wouldn't be going home that day, my boss kindly booked me a room for the night in Union Square. I hauled my bags back onto BART and repeated the steps … [Read more...] about Exploring San Francisco’s North Beach
Six Years of Caroline in the City
I must admit that my sixth anniversary of Caroline in the City completely passed me by. I didn't realize until after I came home from a week in Louisiana. It seems like things just keep getting better for the blogs and my writing career and I hope this momentum continues. Highlights of my year … [Read more...] about Six Years of Caroline in the City
Photo Friday: San Francisco, California
I'm lucky that my seasonal job allows me to travel, but it's always difficult to fit in "fun time" on a work trip. My recent jaunt to California was no different. I arrived in San Francisco on a balmy, overcast afternoon and, being the intrepid traveler I am, took BART into the city. I only … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: San Francisco, California
Travel Product I Love: Speakeasy Travel Scarves
I love writing about travel products, especially between this blog and my work on Her Packing List. So when my friend Brooke sent me a Speakeasy Travel Scarf as a Christmas present, I was thrilled. My friends Beth and Randy (you may know their blog, Beers and Beans) started the company, inspired by … [Read more...] about Travel Product I Love: Speakeasy Travel Scarves
Ask the Experts: Best Advice for Aspiring Travel Writers
As I reach five years of working part to almost full time as a freelance writer, I'm constantly asked how to get started in the industry. In all honesty, I'm never really sure what to answer, as it's equal parts hard work and knowing the right people. So I've asked a few of my travel writing … [Read more...] about Ask the Experts: Best Advice for Aspiring Travel Writers