Tag Archives: California

San Francisco: A Trek to the Palace of Fine Arts

Posted on January 30, 2012 by ShannonElizabeth

Gallivanting around SF enjoying a sunshiny January day. Continue reading →

Posted in Eats & Drinks, West Coast Wonders | Tagged Balboa Cafe, California, Chrissy Fields, Delarosa, Exploring, Fort Mason Green, Golden Gate Bridge, Maggie McGarry's, North Beach, Palace of Fine Arts, Photos, Presidio, san francisco, Sightseeing, The Marina, The Traveling Scholar, Tipsy Pig, Tope, Traveling | Leave a comment

Winter Wineland :: Day Two

Posted on January 18, 2012 by ShannonElizabeth

Day two of Winter Wineland: lots of fun wineries in Northern Sonoma County. Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Vacations & Leisure, West Coast Wonders | Tagged California, Collier Falls, Dashe Cellars, Dutcher Crossing, Family Wineries, Ferrari-Carano, Fountaingrove Inn, Healdsburg, Hop Kiln Winery, Mietz Cellars, Oakville Grocer, Quivira, Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, The Traveling Scholar, Travel, Unti Vineyards, Wine Road, Wine Tasting, Wine tours by Shane, Winemakers | Leave a comment

Winter Wineland!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by ShannonElizabeth

Winter Wineland 2012 is on the horizon! Continue reading →

Posted in West Coast Wonders | Tagged California, Healdsburg, Passport Weekend, Santa Rosa, Sightseeing, Sonoma County, Travel, Wine Country, Wine Road, Wine Tasting, Winter Wineland 2012 | Leave a comment

Short Trips vs. Big Adventures

Posted on January 11, 2012 by ShannonElizabeth

When planning vacays, what’s more rewarding: a bunch of smaller trips or one BIG excursion? Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged California, Saving for Travel, Small trips vs. big trips, South East Asia, Travel, Weekend Getaways | Leave a comment

Ringing in the New Year in Tahoe!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by ShannonElizabeth

NYE in Tahoe — gorgeous! Continue reading →

Posted in West Coast Wonders | Tagged California, Celebrations, Lake Tahoe, New Years, Pictures, West Coast | Leave a comment

San Francisco: The American Experience

Posted on December 19, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

Our last real night in SF with my cousin. Doing it in true American fashion: steakhouse, piano bar + speakeasy. Continue reading →

Posted in Eats & Drinks, Family, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Bourbon & Branch, California, Dueling Piano Bars, House of Prime Rib, Johnny Foley's, Restaurants, san francisco, Sightseeing, Speakeasy, Steakhouses, Tourism | Leave a comment

Whirlwind Tour of San Francisco

Posted on December 18, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

Day 1 in SF with my cousin from Malta. A tour of San Francisco and a night in the Marina. :) Continue reading →

Posted in Eats & Drinks, Family, West Coast Wonders | Tagged Balboa Cafe, California, Chinatown, Delicious Dim Sum, Dim Sum, Hyde Street, Mexican, Restaurants, san francisco, San Francisco Walking Tour, Tacolicious, The Marina, The Traveling Scholar, Tipsy Pig, Travel, Yank Sing | Leave a comment

Bringing Some Maltese Love to SF :)

Posted on December 12, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

Welcome party for my cousin, P.! Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Bay Area, California, Family, Ferry Buildling, North Beach, North Beach Restaurants, Panta Rei, Reunion, san francisco, Sightseeing, Welcome | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 28, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

Back home for Thanksgiving weekend! Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Board Games, Bonding, California, Cranium, Family, Holidays, Sacramento, Thanksgiving, Wii, Wii Bowling | 1 Comment

Saturday in the City

Posted on November 22, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

A fun-filled Saturday exploring San Francisco on foot! Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, West Coast Wonders | Tagged California, Chinatown, Clam Chowder, Fisherman's Wharf, Hyde Street, Lombard Street, Nob Hill, Nook, North Beach, Photo Tour, Pier 39, Sabella & La Torre's, san francisco, San Francisco Photos, Sightseeing, Thanksgiving, The Traveling Scholar, Travel | 2 Comments