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06. Jun, 2011

Morro Bay: Where the First Filipinos Came Ashore

Morro Bay: Where the First Filipinos Came Ashore

The first recorded presence of Filipinos in the United States was when mariners aboard Spanish galleons crossed the Pacific between the Philippines and Mexico and landed in Morro Bay over 400 years ago. (more…)

02. Jun, 2011

Santa Cruz for Your Tastebuds

Santa Cruz for Your Tastebuds

"Crabface," as he's called by the Santa Cruz locals, share a photo with us on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf

Once a year, between November and March, some of the biggest names in surfing descend upon Half Moon Bay to ride the world’s best big waves. During the winter, California’s northern Pacific Ocean waves routinely reach from 25 feet to over five stories high. (more…)

06. Oct, 2010

A Sweet Taste of ‘Pear’adise

A Sweet Taste of ‘Pear’adise

Creamy cheese-filled pears with butter rum sauce…sour cream pear pie with baked crumble; it was what Greek poet Homer called the “gift of the gods.” And that was just last year’s winning dishes! (more…)

06. Oct, 2010

Who knew being buried alive could be so healing?

Who knew being buried alive could be so healing?

I’m referring to the experience at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary and being neck deep in a warm mixture of finely ground cedar and plant enzymes, heated naturally by fermentation. (more…)

06. Oct, 2010

A Bohemian Highway in Bloom

A Bohemian Highway in Bloom

Just an hour and a half north of San Francisco, the Bohemian Highway beckons with the warm days of autumn and the tranquil setting of eucalyptus trees and lambs grazing on roadside meadows. (more…)