The Travel Chica

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PHOTOS: North Beach Baking Company

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A few years ago, I wrote about the Little Italy Food Tour in San Francisco.  I recently discovered photos I took of this historic bakery.  I love these images, so I figured I should share… even if I am a bit tardy. San Francisco Bread Company What is the most surprisingly interesting place you’ve photographed?

Healthy, Easy Meals On-The-Go

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My friends, my co-workers, and anyone who has spent a few days at the same hostel will probably tell you I am a strange eater. That is true if you think eating healthy and eating the same meals frequently is strange. Over a year ago, I discovered Simple Green Smoothies, and I have one nearly […]

Eat Street: A mecca for street food lovers in Bengaluru

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  Twitter, the kindness of strangers, and passion for food led me to one of the my most memorable travel experiences ever. With no time to plan, I sent an abrupt “Does anyone know anyone in Bangalore” tweet to my followers.  Karthik responded and emailed me the names of a couple of contacts who happen […]

Beach Selfies in Puerto Rico

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Yes, I just used the word “selfie.” I thought this day would never come.  I hate selfies.  But apparently when you’re alone for a week in a pretty place and only a dog to talk to, you start to do crazy things. Even though I was focusing on a work project, I made time to […]

Jamaican Food: Delicious and possibly deadly

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The thing I research the most for any travel destination is the food. I have my priorities straight. I arrived in Jamaica with a list of local dishes and native fruits to try.  I succeeded in tasting them all.  I discovered after I returned that one of my favorite foods can be poisonous if prepared […]

My top four vineyard picks in Sonoma and Napa

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Now that you know my tips for surviving wine country, I will share my top five vineyards to visit in the Sonoma and Napa area. Keep in mind that there are hundreds of vineyards, and while I certainly had my fair share of wine, there are hundreds out there I have yet to explore. If […]

How to survive four days in wine country

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I developed an appreciation for wine (i.e. became a wine snob) when I lived in Buenos Aires and explored the wine regions of Argentina and Chile. Upon returning home after two years of travel in Latin America, I was looking forward to the opportunity to experience more of my own country. Last year I learned […]

A taste of Italy in San Francisco

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San Francisco is known as a foodie destination. I only had a few days to explore the city, so I decided a food tour would be the best way to get lots of small bites and learn about the culture and history of San Francisco.  After extensive research (and wiping the drool off my keyboard), […]