The best photo spots in Oahu are concentrated on the island’s east and west sides — not in Waikiki. My top picks: Lanikai Pillbox for sunrise, the Kaneohe Sandbar for mid-ocean shots, and Koko Head’s 1,000+ stairs for the workout-with-a-view. All 10 spots below are …
The best natural hot springs near Mammoth Lakes are Wild Willy’s, Travertine, Crab Cooker, the Rock Tub, and Shepherd — all free, all open in 2026, and most within a 5-minute walk of your car. No permits, no fees, no reservations: just show up and …
Fifth Water Hot Springs: The Hike The Fifth Water Hot Springs hike is a 4.5-mile roundtrip, easy trail along Diamond Fork Creek in Utah that ends at a series of stunning blue and green natural hot spring pools. The trailhead is on Diamond Fork Road, …
Antananarivo — “Tana” to locals — is Madagascar’s chaotic, hilly capital and the gateway to the island’s lemurs, baobabs, and rainforests. Spend 2-3 days here before heading out: stay at the Novotel Convention & Spa, visit the Rova palace and Analakely Market, then fly or …
As a Bay Area native, I was so excited when the Warriors invited me to watch a game in the Chase Center’s Oracle Club Suite. I’ve watched a game at Chase Center before and loved how nice the stadium is – definitely state of the …
Barcelona’s most Instagrammable spots are Park Güell (€18), the Sagrada Familia (€26), and Casa Batlló (from €35) — plus rooftop bars with cathedral views most tourists miss. Most are UNESCO sites within walking distance of each other; book tickets online in advance to skip the …
Downtown Napa is California’s most walkable wine country destination, with 60+ tasting rooms clustered in a few strollable blocks — no designated driver required. Add world-class restaurants, a river for kayaking, and charming B&Bs, all 1.5 hours from San Francisco. Here’s how to spend 2–3 …
Matachica Resort Belize Review Matachica Resort & Spa is an adults-only (16+), 32-casita colorful beach resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize — each casita named after a fruit and painted a different bright color. It’s now part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and bookable …
Lupine Flowers in the Bay Area: Anderson Lake In April 2021, the drained bed of Anderson Lake near Morgan Hill erupted in a massive lupine super-bloom — a once-in-a-decade, right-place-right-time event I was lucky enough to catch. The lake is still drained for a dam …
Where to See Almond Blossoms in Northern California The best place to see almond blossoms in Northern California is Yolo County, in the orchards along Highway 113 between Davis and Woodland, about an hour from San Francisco. Peak bloom runs from late February to early …
Emerald Pools: Swimming Holes Near Lake Tahoe Emerald Pools is a free swimming hole on the South Yuba River in Tahoe National Forest, about 45 minutes from North Lake Tahoe. A 5-minute walk from the parking lot leads to granite pools with swimming and cliff …
The best photo spots in Oahu are concentrated on the island’s east and west sides — not in Waikiki. My top picks: Lanikai Pillbox for sunrise, the Kaneohe Sandbar for mid-ocean shots, and Koko Head’s 1,000+ stairs for the workout-with-a-view. All 10 spots below are …
San Francisco’s painted stairways are mosaic-tiled public staircases scattered across the city’s steep hills. The most famous is the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps in the Inner Sunset — 163 steps of sea-to-sky mosaic. They’re free to visit, perfect for photos, and honestly a better workout …
