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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 [...]

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 [...]

Visiting Cambridge Colleges – A lot like Harry Potter’s Hogwarts

Deanna — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:10:36 +0000

I have always heard that Cambridge is a beautiful campus, and many movies have led me to believe that the gothic architecture and history is something that everyone has to experience once in their life. After touring around Cambridge and its many colleges, I have come to realize that it is a gorgeous place and [...]

Fireworks on the Thames River

Deanna — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:04:06 +0000

I spent the day sight-seeing today. From Buckingham Palace, to Hyde Park, to Sloane Street and even Harrods amazing Christmas displays. I have been out and about London all day, and this evening I went off to see Big Ben, which is in the North of Palace of Westminster. As we approached Big Ben, it [...]

The Four Types of Doctor’s Office Waiting Rooms

Deanna — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:43:39 +0000

Over the past year, I have spent more than my fair share of waiting in doctor’s offices and medical waiting rooms. While it is one of the most tedious things (waiting for an appointment), it is a necessary evil of the medical world. When visiting a specialist, they typically book their initial appointments into 20-30 [...]

Shopping Frenzies, Sales, and The Apple Store Repair Shop

Deanna — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:21:48 +0000

Sale! Sale! Sale! or Is It? This morning I was stuck in the sea of people at Pacific Centre, where there was shoving, and yelling, and people scurrying everywhere with their shopping bags and oversized purses, with a mission to shop. Now I normally don’t have a problem with crowds, as long as I can [...]

Dining Out Wheat-free & Stomach Problems – Why does that mean I pay more for my meal?

Deanna — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:40:01 +0000

As many people know, my stomach and I are never really on the same page. I have gone most of my life having my stomach get angry at me for pretty much everything; from wheat, to meat to even water. Yes, you heard me, water – be it cold or warm, it gives my stomach [...]