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PHOTOS: North Beach Baking Company

September 20, 2016 By stephanie

PHOTOS:  North Beach Baking Company

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?

Filed Under: California, Food & Drink, Photography, USA

PHOTO: Golden Gate Bridge at 3am

December 22, 2014 By stephanie

PHOTO:  Golden Gate Bridge at 3am

On my way back to the airport from Sonoma, I stopped to take some night photography of the Golden Gate Bridge. I think this was worth staying up all night before my flight back to Columbus. Golden Gate Bridge at Night

Filed Under: California, Photography, USA

How to make the most of a road trip

December 8, 2014 By stephanie

How to make the most of a road trip

When I picked up the rental car at the San Jose airport in the early morning, I was greeted with rainbows and mountains. A great start to a road trip. My plan was to drive to San Francisco where I hoped to drive across the Bay Bridge and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods. […]

Filed Under: California, Photography, USA

PHOTO ESSAY: Quiet, quirky Bolinas

November 24, 2014 By stephanie

PHOTO ESSAY:  Quiet, quirky Bolinas

I made time for a slow drive up the coast of California on my way to Sonoma.  I did a bit of research and hit the road from the San Jose airport.  I had read that Bolinas is different than most coastal California towns.  They have actively tried to keep outsiders away, so of course […]

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My top four vineyard picks in Sonoma and Napa

November 17, 2014 By stephanie

My top four vineyard picks in Sonoma and Napa

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 […]

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How to survive four days in wine country

November 3, 2014 By stephanie

How to survive four days in wine country

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 […]

Filed Under: California, Food & Drink, USA

Hola! I'm Stephanie. At the age of 29, I started my solo travel sabbatical through Latin America, and this site is where I share my experiences with friends, family, and you.

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