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 […]
A Brief History of Hippie Culture in San Francisco
They say that if you remember the sixties, you weren’t really there but luckily the hippy culture of San Francisco has been so well documented that today it has an almost mystical place in popular culture worldwide that will jog the memory of any aging stoner! To understand the movement it is important to know […]
Best Independent Bookstores in San Francisco
Browsing through the book shops is a wonderful way to spend a day. Who knows what treasures you may uncover and although we are used to accessing the internet for our knowledge and entertainment, you can’t beat the allure of an old fashioned book for the complete experience. Luckily, there are loads of independent bookstores […]
San Francisco Giants All-Stars from 2010 to 2020
The Giants have had some fantastic stand out players over the past decade. However it is hard to pinpoint any one player because in many cases their greatness is not always built on statistics but on intangible factors that can’t be measured. To keep up with all latest team news check out the Mercury News. […]
San Francisco Communities React to Schools Reopening
After months of disruption thanks to the COVID pandemic, you would imagine that parents and kids alike would be desperate to get back to school. However instead of a happy return to “normal “, communities across San Francisco are now embroiled in a massive debate about racism. This has postponed the schools re opening and […]
San Francisco LGBT History
San Francisco has long had a reputation for being a tolerant, forward thinking city and when it comes to LGBT, it might surprise you to learn that LGBT history in San Francisco goes way back beyond the 60s. From being the center of Gay Pride to the first legal gay marriage, the city has always […]
San Francisco Giants Roster Changes
The Giants have been cutting the players from their squad over the past couple of months. The beginning of the season in April saw a trimmed down roster of just 26 players, shocking when you remember they started with 74 players in big league camp. And further cuts are expected as the season and progresses […]
Where to Eat in Union Square, San Francisco
Planning a sight-seeing trip to San Francisco? Chances are you will wind up in Union Square at meal time as it is a major center of all things culinary as well as being in the heart of the tourist area. It is important to say right now, that not all the eateries in Union Square […]