Best Day Trips from San Francisco
Visitors to San Francisco could be forgiven for spending all their vacation in the city because there is so much to do and see. However no visit to California would be complete without a visit to Yosemite. This world famous national park is awesomely stunning and everyone should visit it at least once in their […]
Staying Healthy When Exploring the New Restaurants in San Francisco
Here is San Francisco we all love eating out but it’s not always a healthy experience! After all, only thinking about the healthy options when you are eating out just destroys the whole mood. The problem with most restaurant meals and fast food takeaways is that many of the most delicious options contain very little […]
San Francisco 49ers News: Trey Lance Signs a Deal
Trey Lance has finally become a 49 er. This promising young quarterback signed a rookie deal in July 2021 and already it seems to be working out well for the team. Trey Lance played football for North Dakota State before making the draft in 2021 and he is considered one of the stand- out new […]
How San Francisco Celebrates LGBTQ Pride
San Francisco has a long and proud history when it comes to celebrating LGBTQ rights. The first Gay Pride event took place over two days in 1970 and was attended by just 30 people who marched down Polk Street. This was followed by a “gay in” picnic held at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park. […]
San Francisco Music Festivals
San Francisco is a city that is just made for music festivals! And from the early days of the hippy explosion of Haight Asbury right to the present day, this city literally zings with music. The warm sunny climate helps as well! So, let’s look at some of the best San Francisco music festivals which […]
A Brief History of San Francisco Chinatown
Many major cities across the world have a Chinatown area. This started in the 1800s when Chinese people, along with many other people around the world, started travelling the world in search for new opportunities. Many Chinese people set up home from home in major cities including London, New York and Lima and these areas […]
Vegetarian Restaurants in San Francisco
There are some wonderful vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco. Let’s check out just a few of the best, according to San Francisco residents. Wildseed This is a plant based restaurant so don’t expect any dishes containing animal products such as cheese or eggs. In truth you don’t need them. Chef Adriano Paganini at Wildseed creates […]
Where to Stay in San Francisco When You’re on a Budget
There’s lots to do and lots to see in San Francisco that is free or inexpensive so you can still soak up the atmosphere of the city and the wonderful landmarks, parks and museums even if you are trying to keep costs down. The big question for most travellers is where to stay in San […]
When Did the Giants Move to San Francisco?
The New York Giants relocated to San Francisco back in 1958 at the same time as the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles. The moves obviously upset legions of New York baseball fans but as it bought major league baseball to the West Coast the moves were certainly welcomed by thousands of Californians. So why […]
San Francisco Giants Sets Up ‘Vaccinated Only’ Sections for Fans
Sport has been a casualty of the COVID pandemic. Although many fixtures have been taking place, most of these have been behind closed doors so fans have been forced to view on TV rather than live from the stadium. As we all look forward to getting back to normal, the SF Giants have decided to […]