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 […]
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. […]