by Nirmala Nataraj It’s a serene Monday morning in the Lower Haight, one of San Francisco’s trendiest and most bustling districts—and I’m ready to begin the long week with some much-needed indulgence. You’d think that in the midst of all the hip boutiques, hair salons, record stores, and other city fixtures, there would be more…
by Christie O’Keefe A mere ₤10 bus fare and 90 minute ride from central London lies the ancient university city of Oxford. Often neglected by guidebooks and passed over by travelers, Oxford offers a slice of English culture and history dating back to the 8th century. It is, of course, most famous for being the…
There was much talk in the theater tonight of whether it was appropriate to even call it a festival at a time like this. But art is at its best when things around us are at their worst, and art isn’t an escape so much as a needed glimpse into what can be possible. And…
by Wanda Medina An ex-boyfriend once told me about his stay in Venice while we were catching up during a lengthy and quite interesting phone conversation. I listened quietly as he regaled me with his Venetian experience staying in one of Italy’s top-notch five-star hotels amidst the old-world romance the enticing city had to offer….
by Patti Mangan and Kendra Frisbie I’ve been surrounded. Inundated by vestiges of travels past and travels to be. Engulfed by travel newsletters, mileage program literature, newspapers, magazines, menus, matchbooks, pottery, and other bits and pieces I’ve gathered along the way. It’s sadly true. I had the May 1997 issue of Travel & Leisure, along…
TravelbyJen.com announced a $399 sale on 4-night all inclusive Los Cabos packages from San Francisco. Travel is valid August 1 through October 31. Includes: – Non-stop airfare on United from San Francisco (reg. $399) – 4-nights accommodations at the Tesoro Los Cabos resort – All meals, drinks, onsite entertainment and gratuities – Roundtrip transfers in…
Elisa Batista, a mother and student of Chinese, helped found the parenting site, MotherTalkers.com, rants and raves on modern motherhood. Prior to the birth of her son, Aristotle, almost three years ago, she worked as a reporter for the technology website Wired News in San Francisco. She has also written for the Boston Herald and…