By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov When traveling to Northern California, try not to miss a beautiful, full of history and gastronomic delights City of Oakland, which has half the population of San Francisco, and many more square miles …
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Dream Vacations Promotions
By Bonnie and Bill Neely Have you ever received the offer from a large hotel chain to come for three free nights at a lovely resort, with the stipulation you MUST attend the three-hour tour with a salesperson the first …
Perfectly Paired: Honig Wine Dinner at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill in Oakland, California
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. Since this historical restaurant in Oakland, right on the beautiful Lake Merritt, started its monthly winemaker’s dinner program last year, the popularity of the event has grown exponentially, moving from smaller dining areas …
Six Days in Madrid and Toledo
By Saul Schwartz My wife Fern and I spent six days in Madrid and Toledo during October. We had previously been to Barcelona in Spain, but this was our first trip to Madrid and Toledo. We were coming from Lisbon, …
A Perfect Day In Space!
by Bonnie and Bill Neely As we drove on a beautiful sunshine skyway across vast waters heading toward the Atlantic Ocean about 30 minutes from Orlando, Florida, I recalled a special memory from my elementary days when my Daddy thrillingly …
A Spring of Food and Drink in Northern California
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. It’s not like we ever experience real winter here, but still—when bright-yellow mustard flowers start popping up upon our green rolling hills and neatly combed vineyards, and the last rainy clouds give way …
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Leisure Vacation in SC Low Country
By Bonnie and Bill Neely We received a very special Christmas gift certificate for a leisurely stay at a Montage Hotel and Spa. We had just moved to South Carolina, and someone suggested we would love the Montage Property at …
Big Sur Foragers Festival: Your Best Winter Weekend Getaway
Big Sur Foragers Festival If you reside in California that is! The magical Monterey Peninsula is a feasible destination for any Californian who can drive and enjoy our countryside road trips. The beauty of the Pacific Coast is unparalleled, and …
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February in California: San Francisco for Chinese New Year, Oakland for Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Z & Y Peking Duck Restaurant Those appetizing golden-brown, lacquered-looking ducks in a San Francisco’s Chinatown window are a Chinese New Year’s staple, and a signature dish at the just opened Z & …
Mendocino Magnet
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov In view of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and International Women’s Day, I can’t help but think back to our latest visit to Mendocino right before Christmas and New Year’s, when …
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