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Michele Bigley traveled to over thirty countries before settling down in San Francisco with her family. She is the author of Northern California: An Explorer’s Guide and Great Destinations Kauai.

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Escape the crunch of crush: Wine Country harvest escapes

Harvest time has arrived, making Wine Country into the destination du jour of California's Indian Summer. Imagine warm languid days filled with the...
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Have we graduated?

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As I stared at the collection of books, train toys, wipes, clothing and snacks overflowing from our backpacks, I...
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Which Northern California county offers summer festivals with cowgirls, salmon, art, and music?

Some destinations rely on their notoriety to draw tourists back year after year. Mendocino County has a different agenda. Combining rich redwood...
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Northern California's top inns for romantic getaways--part one

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With honeymoons, anniversaries, and the summer heat all begging to be celebrated, Northern California has its fair...
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Kauai's Kokee forest brush fire mostly contained

A brush fire torched 10 acres of Kokee forest in the Waimea Canyon State Park this weekend. As of Sunday morning,...
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Last minute Northern California Fourth of July ideas

San Franciscans have a love/hate affair with the 4th of July. Oh how we love to celebrate barbeque, family and...
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Unplug and follow the music around the world

On my first overseas trip, I was beginning to feel homesick when I stumbled into a cafe in Amsterdam. It was the...
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The How-To guide to planning a trip in the Internet age

After prowling through Travelzoo, Travel-ticker, and Smarter Travel, we finally found a reasonable airline flight...
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Off the strip: Sin City's under the radar westside

Everyone smirks when they hear you are going to Las Vegas. You know the expression: an upper lip curl that...
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10 last minute Father's Day gifts for traveling papas

As queen of the procrastinators, I am often scowering the Internet searching for last minute ideas for Father's Day. If you are like me, here are some...
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