Monday, May 29, 2017

The Road Less Taken - L.A. to Reno via Highway 395

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"It's one of the most scenic drives in California," I tell my son. "When does the scenic part start?" he replie...
Friday, May 26, 2017

Davis and the Delta...Exploring California's Sacramento River Delta

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Over the years, our go-to hotel in the Sacramento area has been the Hyatt House in Rancho Cordova. It's been a few other names over t...
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

TRAVEL TIPS: What if there is no accessible transit available?

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Though we fly to about half of our destinations, most of our trips turn out to be road trips once we get there.  We'll also end up in pl...
Monday, May 22, 2017

Following History...Donner Pass

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They say hindsight is 20/20. I can imagine that's what the Donner and Reed families were thinking later in 1847 after the ordeal they...
Friday, May 19, 2017

Newport Beach, California: Hidden Treasures in the Bay

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I've been here my entire life, over half a century. Just when I think I've seen it all, I marvel when I find a piece of Southern ...
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

TRAVEL TIPS: Safety and Security

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Fear and insecurity keep many a would-be traveler firmly ensconced at home. What if I’m mugged? What happens if I’m trapped in a ...
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Friday, May 12, 2017

Crossing Over...California's Delta

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Well, it was a fun but hectic couple of days in the city. Crowded bar hopping and people watching in San Francisco , then a fun baseball...
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

TRAVEL TIPS - Local Transit

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There are two ways to really get to know the locals when you go on a trip.  One is to visit local restaurants and, especially, pubs or ta...
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

TRAVEL TIPS: Finding Deals and Saving Money on Your Trip

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Our last two Travel Tips talked about money…specifically managing your money while traveling and getting enough money to take a trip. ...
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