San Francisco by any other name – why San Fran is out

San Francisco Nicknames

Nicknames for San Francisco span back almost to its European discovery in the 1770s. Anything from simple acronyms to a native plant have been the eponym for this fascinating city. But what do the locals call their hometown? A quick Google search for San Francisco nicknames will draw a surprising range of sometimes bizarre options. … Read more

Where to drink in San Francisco – 5 must-visit watering holes

Where to drink in San Francisco - MMR

Deciding where to drink in San Francisco isn’t easy. With everything from high-class gin palaces full of sophisticated cocktails to rough little dive bars brimming with character, SF has it all. Here’s our quick guide to 5 different venues guaranteed to give you a full range of imbibing experiences while you’re in the City by … Read more

How to ride a San Francisco streetcar without the queues

San Francisco streetcar California Line

San Francisco streetcars – the little trams that run up and down SF’s famous hilled streets – are an icon of the city. But the perma-queue that spells out serious wait times has always put us off. Here’s how to avoid the lines and get the real feel of a trolley ride around San Francisco. … Read more

When the rain falls in San Francisco…

With our trip well under way, we’ve been living it up here in California. We left you last time just as we were getting on flight #1 to LAX and since then, we’ve been exploring the fun town of San Francisco. In this IG Edition, we’ll show you some of the things we’ve been getting up … Read more

Things to do in San Francisco, California – Sonoma wine tour

I never used to like wine much. I know, can you imagine? My, how things have changed. Never have I been more grateful for my change in palate than for our visit to Sonoma, San Francisco’s most famous wine region. San Fran’s famed billowing fog that surrounds the city most of the day. However, this … Read more

Cigar Review – Stogies Inc, San Francisco

We popped into this little cigar house while on the waterfront tourist trail in San Fran. The shopkeeper pointed out the Stogies Inc. own range from the cigars lining 3 ½ of the four small walls. Instantly intrigued I picked the maduro robusto – mostly because it was the only one left. Popular for a … Read more