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Hiking, cooling off in a creek, climbing a mountain, birdwatching, observing other wildlife, breathing in the mist from the falls and hugging a giant sequoia tree are all activities you can do in Yosemite National Park to feed your body and soul. But there are also a number of ways to feed your mind.

Being the owner of a small business is tough. It’s challenging. It can be grueling. It also can be exciting, invigorating and chaotic. And if you combine the mind and soul of an entrepreneur with the practical sense to run a small business, you may just find success beyond your dreams.

Like many of the most interesting places to visit in San Francisco, Fisherman’s Wharf became populated during the gold rush of the mid-1800s. Immigrants flocked to the city, and many, particularly Italian and Chinese immigrants, used their skills as fishermen to make a living. Back in the day, the Italian sailors were known for their […]

You don’t need to be young or athletic or a daredevil to fly across the country and explore California for a week or 10 days. In April of 2023, we’ve booked two female cousins in their 70’s on an incredible adventure they’ll never forget. Meeting in Chicago, they’ll fly to Los Angeles and, 10 days […]

Best Sights in Yosemite’s High Country Did you know there is much more to Yosemite National Park than the often-visited Valley? Unfortunately, a good portion of the tourism community ignores everything in the park but the Valley. To skip the crowds and overloaded parking lots and be more true to the soul of Yosemite, go […]

One of the most famous bridges in the world, and the most photographed, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has been the backdrop for many a tourist photo. It also has appeared in numerous movies over the years, including “The Maltese Falcon,” “Vertigo,” “The Love Bug,” “Superman: The Movie” and several Star Trek films. […]

Hire a Private Driver for Your First-time San Francisco Visit Just about everyone who visits San Francisco falls into a category. Some come for business, others for pleasure, and still others just stop by on the way to their next destination. The ones who do stay longer, especially those flying into SFO or one of the […]

Where to Find the Best Luxury Shopping in San Francisco Guests who visit San Francisco usually know what they prefer to do in their free time. Some are foodies and would love to partake in the city’s best restaurants, such as Michelin-starred Yank Sing for lunch, or the hidden, no-reservation Italian restaurant Tommaso’s in North […]

Privately Tour San Francisco the Right Way Time is money. It’s why companies charge for their services, why we all choose to take only certain amounts of time off (and no longer), and why direct flights are better than multiple connections. We all want to make the most of our time, so we pay more […]

Named La Isla de los Alcatraces (Island of the Pelicans) by Juan Manuel de Ayala, a Spanish explorer, in 1775, Alcatraz Island became a U.S. military fortress in the 1850s, sporting about 100 cannons to protect San Francisco Bay. The island also housed the West Coast’s first operational lighthouse. In addition, by the end of […]