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
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Visiting Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco
One of my few vices that I fully indulge when traveling is visiting breweries, along with art museums and street art. My first attempt of the trip was thwarted when I didn't want to wait 45 minutes for a table at 21st Amendment Brewery. Instead, I tried my luck at signing up for a tour with … [Read more...] about Visiting Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco
Photo Essay: San Francisco’s Chinatown
When visiting the ethnic neighborhoods of big cities, it can sometimes feel more like Epcot than a real place where real people live. For example, there aren't many Italians left in New York's Little Italy, but there are plenty of restaurants claiming authenticity. I had the same reservations … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: San Francisco’s Chinatown
Puerto Rico’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
Puerto Rico wasn't really on my radar in terms of places to travel, but last year my family wanted to fit in one last family vacation before we all got too busy to do it. So my mom did her research and booked us a week on the main island and Vieques. I couldn't have imagined how much I would … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico’s Most Unforgettable Experiences
Photos from the Morgan Library and Museum
Every trip to New York, I try to build in at least one day of exploring. I lost my day off this trip due to the snowstorm, but I woke up early before I flew home so that I could visit The Morgan Library & Museum, which I'd read about on my friend Christine's blog. After seeing the pictures, … [Read more...] about Photos from the Morgan Library and Museum