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
Ghostly silent on the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island peers out of the mist. Stories and legends of this island and its jail make this one of the most visited national parks in the USA – and for good reason. Here’s how to get to Alcatraz and our guide to the world’s most famous prison. … Read more
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
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
After a wet start to our trip to the States, the sun has finally shown her face and is beaming down in San Francisco. This is a city that doesn’t mind cold weather or rainy days, but when things clear up and it gets a bit warmer, I doubt there are happier towns. In Part … Read more
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
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
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
The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, big hills with cop cars bouncing after villains – San Fran has it all. Here we go with our US trip in Instragram fun! Look how happy Mrs Romance is as she leaps aboard an empty tram and attempts to steal it. We didn’t end up riding the old style … Read more