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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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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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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's top kid-friendly music venues--part one

People call me crazy when I say I bring my toddler most everywhere. He's stayed at Meadowood, eaten Thomas Keller...
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Northern California hot springs

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Imagine dipping your toes in a pool of natural hot springs, while surrounded by whizzing birds and prancing deer....
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Northern California June events

With summer, comes a slew of Northern California's finest events. An array of June festivals leave you no excuse to be bored at home. Here are a few...
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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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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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Getaway for the best lobster corn dogs in the state

People in San Francisco don't often consider San Jose a worthy stop. Many float through for Vietnamese food or...
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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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Virgin America starts new service to OC

Want some sun, big sunglasses, and epic strands? On Wednesday April 29 Virgin America launches its new service...
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