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Touring San Francisco: More than just a rust coloured bridge! (French Cafes & Cable Cars)

Deanna — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:31:46 +0000

The streets of San Francisco are filled with tourists year round. From those that are shoppers, clubbers, outdoor afficionados or foodies, there is a diverse range in the types of people that come to the city. No matter where you come from though, there tends to be a few main things that new tourists always [...]

The Blue Door Restaurant: Fredericton, NB’s Eclectic Restaurant

Deanna — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:26:32 +0000

The City of Fredericton is not what I originally expected. Upon arriving in town, I have come to realize that there is everything from fantastic gluten-free cuisine, Geek-themed stores, beautiful landscape, and more importantly, a community of really fantastic people. I have been getting a lot of tourism advice from the most fantastic Fredericton Tourism [...]

Fredericton, NB: A Scotch & Whisky Lover’s Dream/Seafood Lover’s Dream

Deanna — Sun, 29 May 2011 19:05:43 +0000

While on the East Coast of Canada in Fredericton, New Brunswick for a conference, I have had the chance to go to one of the quaintest and cozy pubs, the Lunar Rogue off of Regent Street. “The Rogue” as many people out here seem to call it is a Seafood Lover’s Dream. Moreover, it is [...]

Bar Drake at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Deanna — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:30:09 +0000

The old-fashioned charm of the Sir Francis Drake hotel in the heart of downtown San Francisco emanates warmth, coziness while welcoming both hotel guests and passerby guests alike. Upon walking into the Sir Francis Drake hotel, the lavish wood architecture transports you back to a time of speakeasies and the prohibition era of the 1920′s [...]

Rules: The Oldest Restaurant in London

Deanna — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:49:07 +0000

Wandering through the streets of London can be a magical experience, especially in the winter season. Even more exciting is going to local pubs to warm up on a chilly day. Now if you are wanting history, good food and a immensely amazing atmosphere, you have to go no further than the oldest restaurant in [...]

Starbucks (SOMA) in the Embarcadero District – San Francisco

Deanna — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:38:30 +0000

Embarcadero Starbucks on Spear So I am a big Starbucks connoisseur, and visit any Starbucks I can to see where is the most conducive to reading, writing and working. In my search through San Francisco for a Starbucks that is cozy, warm and has a great staff, I have found my favourite one yet! The [...]

Sake in San Francisco at Ozumo

Deanna — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:01:44 +0000

I have been frequenting a Sushi restaurant here in the San Francisco Embarcadero district, which is nice and close to the Financial District and the SOMA area. As you might know (or not), I have difficulties wheat-beers and some overly sugary drinks, so when I want something aside from a non-alcoholic beer, I tend to [...]

Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant: San Francisco

Deanna — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:10:41 +0000

A Brewery, A Restaurant & A Great View = A great place Upon arriving at the restaurant, you approach a set of stairs and glass doors and to your right is a very large beer brewing vat of some sort. You step in and immediately greeted by cheerful hosts that give you the option to [...]

Harbor Court Hotel: San Francisco Kimpton

Deanna — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:45:18 +0000

So I have been traveling quite a bit over the past year, and have had the chance to witness everything from good, bad, ugly, dirty and classy hotels. I have now found that I am developing a discerning taste in my hotels and what they have to offer, so I do quite a bit of [...]

Coffee and Tea in Cafés and Restaurants in London

Deanna — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:45:53 +0000

Downtown London is a fascinating place, full of tourists, business people and a variety of people that seem to just be there to shop. Now if you enjoy sitting down at a café and resting with a cup of a hot beverage while typing on your laptop, you can find a plethora of cafés. Just [...]