A great hike to tighten the gluts and see fantastic views of San Francisco and Stanford University. The Stanford Dish or the ‘Dish’ as the locals call it is an old ranch turned hiking/jogging trail. Located between Junipero Serra Boulevard and I-280, the land is owned by … [Read more...]
A Deprived Expat’s Fish Taco Recipe
It's not easy being an expat, especially when you're deprived of fish tacos. This post is mainly for any of my readers deprived of your favorite home foods, especially since you are living the 'good life' across the pond somewhere. Therefore, today’s post is about fish tacos. … [Read more...]
The Bodacious Redwoods of Big Basin
Big Basin Redwoods National Park is home to the largest grouping of massive redwoods that you must see to believe. The plan was to drive north to Muir Woods really early one Saturday morning to participate in a hike with a ranger, but the sound of rain drops on my window was too … [Read more...]
Po’ Boy History
I like my Po' boys dressed, and you? Before you ask, read on to learn about Po' boy history and you'll understand what I'm talking about. Around 1910, brothers Bennie and Clovis Martin left their Acadiana region home in Raceland, Louisiana, for the big city of New Orleans. … [Read more...]
Five New Orleans Activities under Five Dollars
Five New Orleans Activities under Five Dollars? Yes, you bet and most of them are free. New Orleans is a wonderful, yet expensive city to visit. The hotel prices are relatively high especially during events such as Mardi Gras, Essence Festival, Jazz fest, and the Voodoo … [Read more...]