How Much Money Do You Need to Live in San Francisco?
San Francisco is a beautiful place to live. The weather is warm, the city is lively and you have some fantastic scenery on your doorstep. San Francisco is always popular with people looking to relocate but there is no denying the fact that in general, it is more expensive to live here than other US […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fun Things to Do When Visiting Oakland, CA
Oakland on the beautiful San Francisco Bay often gets forgotten due to the proximity of San Francisco, its better known neighbour. This is a mistake because Oakland is a fantastic place to live in and to visit with a wide range of attractions and things to do. So next time you fancy a day out […]
How to Dress in San Francisco This Summer
Are you looking forward to summer this year? Sadly according to long range weather forecasters and the Farmer’s Almanac, this summer’s weather looks likely to be colder and more unpredictable than usual. This is not all bad news. The dry hot weather which made last year such a fire hazard seems unlikely to happen this […]
Why is San Francisco So Expensive (And are Real Estate Prices Expected to Drop in 2021?)
San Francisco has always been an expensive city to live in. Apartment rental prices are on average the highest in the USA and even though real estate agents have reported a reduction in rental prices over the Coronavirus pandemic, the cost of accommodation remain high. In recent months, the average price of rental accommodation has […]
Things to Do in San Francisco New Year’s Eve
Here are some fun things to do in San Francisco New Year’s Eve!
San Francisco Real Estate: Where You Can Live if You’re Not a Trust Fund Kid
San Francisco real estate is expensive and if you are not a trust fund kid living off the bank, your mom and dad or other wealthy family connections, you will need to consider the cost. However, there are some great districts in San Francisco where you can find good deals on real estate and be […]
Best Majors At San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University was established in 1899 and was originally a normal school, which basically taught its students on how to become a teacher after they graduate and was run by the state. Today, San Francisco State University offers a collective total of 118 different bachelor’s degrees. That’s not all, it also offers a […]