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Author Archives: Sara L

Delhi – Better Than Expected

June 18, 2014by Sara L 1 Comment

Woefully underprepared.  I had no idea what to do in Delhi, the mega-city/third-world-smelly-congested-capital of India. Before I arrived I was sick to my stomach, something I was certain that was […]

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India

Travel a Lesson in Gratitude

June 5, 2014by Sara L 3 Comments

Travel is about being here, not going there.   How many time are you thankful for paved roads, computers, internet access, or an indoor toilet? We all take things for granted, […]

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Havana Cuba, Mexico, Northern California, San Francisco, Travel Tips

La Paz – Traditional Mexican Beach Experience

May 31, 2014by Sara L 1 Comment

You imagined a Mexico that was cheap and lively, with wandering Mariachi bands, beach vendors and strong drinks. Then you arrived in Cabo San Lucas and were served overprice drinks in […]

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Mexico

Skip Los Cabos – Try Todos Santos

May 31, 2014by Sara L 3 Comments

Vacation goal – relax on the beach with a Corona, tacos, surf and sun. Sure, you could go to San Jose Del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas with beaches, bars, […]

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Mexico

El Pescadero – Tiny Town, Great Food

May 31, 2014by Sara L 2 Comments

Pescardero is a small town that delivers big value.  Almost an hour from Los Cabos and an hour from La Paz, from our base at Cerritos Surf Colony Pescadero is […]

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Food, Mexico

In’n’Out of Renting a Car Abroad

December 8, 2013by Sara L 4 Comments

Two hours drive outside of any major city is a completely difference place. Have you ever wondered what you were missing as you zoomed by on your tour bus?  It’s […]

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Travel Tips

Oh the people you’ll meet – Havana

September 16, 2013by Sara L Leave a comment

I grew up with Dr Suse “Oh The Places You’ll Go” but as an adult my travel memories aren’t just about the spectacular places I’ve seen, but the interesting people […]

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Havana Cuba

Drinkologist — seek out great Mixologists

August 18, 2013by Sara L 5 Comments

Have you ever gone out of your way for a good burger?  Passing 5 McDonalds until you arrive at In-and-Out burger?  Great, you are aware of your taste buds. Do […]

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Cocktails, Food

Ferry Ride to Foodie Land – Seattle

August 12, 2013by Sara L Leave a comment

Seattle has a reputation for breathtaking natural beauty and exceptional food, it’s also my hometown.  Before “Foodies” or “Farm to Table” there was Northwest home cooking. Growing up in the […]

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Seattle

Better than Sonoma… Try This Healdsburg

July 14, 2013by Sara L 4 Comments

Healdsburg is Wine Country at it’s best!  It’s everything you expect Napa to be — tasty, wine centered, friendly little town, but isn’t. Travel Goal: Sip artisan wine and picnic […]

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Northern California

After Napa… Try This Sonoma

July 10, 2013by Sara L 6 Comments

It’s July and I am freezing in California.  I live in San Francisco where ‘summer’ is cold and foggy, particularly near the ocean.  Thankfully my day-job requires I go to […]

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Northern California

If England had a “South” it would be Norfolk

June 19, 2013by Sara L 1 Comment

England may be small but if you take the time to travel just 3 hours out of London you get an experience akin to visiting the Carolina Coast after a […]

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England

Skip London… Try This Southwold Coastal Village

June 16, 2013by Sara L Leave a comment

London is in England, but England is NOT London.  Lets say you take a trip to London for 5 days and come home telling all your friends how much you […]

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England

Skip Camels… TRY THIS Dubai Dune Buggies

June 5, 2013by Sara L 2 Comments

Sure you can ride a camel through the desert, but why do that when you can control the throttle on a custom-built desert-trashing sand-spewing, tail-swerving dune buggy over massive waves […]

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Dubai

San Francisco – LYFT a pink mustache ride

June 4, 2013by Sara L 3 Comments

If you have visited San Francisco in the last year chances are you have seen a car with a fluffy pink mustache attached to the front.  This is not some […]

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Northern California, San Francisco

The French Laundry – Was it worth it?

May 27, 2013by Sara L 1 Comment

If you are lucky enough to secure a reservation and dine at The French Laundry your friends will inevitably ask you “How much did you spend?” and “was it worth […]

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Food, Northern California, San Francisco

‘Dubai Dried Lemon & Sumac Chicken’ – Souvenir Spices

May 24, 2013by Sara L 1 Comment

It has all the elements of a great recipe – seven ingredients, three easy steps, one pot oven cooking and delicious leftovers. No trip is complete without a stop at […]

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Dubai, Food

Spain – Try This… Road Trip

May 22, 2013by Sara L Leave a comment

Going to Spain?  Hit the road, it’s easy.  Sure you could take a bus or the train but how about you TRY THIS… Take a Road Trip in Spain. I’ve […]

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Spain

Happy Mother’s Day – here’s some old garbage

May 8, 2013by Sara L 2 Comments

100 years ago people dumped all their garbage in the ocean. No recycling, no hazardous or toxic waste, no regulations, just ocean so vast how could a little trash make […]

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Northern California

Top 5 Beaches in San Francisco

April 29, 2013by Sara L Leave a comment

“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco” Mark Twain Thankfully Spring and Fall are gorgeous and right now it’s 80 degrees in San Francisco.  Locals […]

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Northern California

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Currently traveling South America for 6 months as part of a year of travel. Sara is passionate about discovering locations off the beaten path and to give readers ideas of things to do that you wont find on other sites and guide books. Follow her adventures and read country guides for practicle "know before you go" advise.

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