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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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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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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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Northern California: An Explorer's Guide: A guidebook for all budgets

Looking for summer road trip ideas? Romantic getaways? Family adventures? Campsites, gourmet taco trucks, hikes and...
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Close to home: Bay Area lakes equal summer fun--Part 2

If you live in the north or south Bay Area, you don't have to trek all the way to the east bay to swim. Here are a...
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Northern California's top swimable lakes

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If you grew up in the midwest (or the foggy California coast), when summer comes, you are probably itching to swim...
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So you think you know Northern California?

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Road trips are this year's travel trend. With stellar landscapes, peaks, valleys and windswept beaches, Northern California is by and large the finest...
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Spa vacations worth the cash

Since jetting off to Fiji isn't in everyone's budget at the moment, perhaps the cure for the winter blues might...
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The local way to experience Belize

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The most laid back of it’s Central American cousins, Belize boasts much more than just stalactite caves, clear azure beaches with the best scuba...
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Getaway to Half Moon Bay: It isn't just pumpkins and big waves

After the summer sojourners leave and the pumpkin hunters have celebrated Halloween, Half Moon Bay is my choice for a mellow weekend escape. The miles...
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Northern California May events

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Spring brings the arrival of some of Northern California's best festivals and events. Here is a list of some of my...
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