January 2012
London Eye
Jan 30 2012
The London Eye Sees All When you go on vacation, going to the top of things is often high on the list of sightseeing activities, and London has…
Downton Abbey Name Generator
Jan 29 2012
Kindra’s favorite show right now is Downton Abbey. She’s L&A’s resident anglophile – as a a matter of fact, our very first international trip together…
Links We Love – Vol. 17
Jan 28 2012
Things to do in DC – tips from a local European trip ideas Test your knowledge of mysterious places Here’s an amazing time lapse video of Yosemite…
Fino
Jan 27 2012
Fine Italian Dining in Downtown San Francisco Fino Ristorante and Bar is a cozy little place just off Union Square that has quiet, comfortable dining area…
Travel Tip #13: Finding Good Prices on Airfare
Jan 26 2012
So you are thinking of going on a trip, huh? You’ve saved some money and gotten some time off work, so it’s hasta luega to…
Ozumo
Jan 25 2012
Best Sushi in San Francisco That’s what Yelp said, and we concur. Located near the Ferry Building, Ozumo is a large restaurant featuring a sushi…
Sears Fine Food
Jan 24 2012
Great Food With a Side of Nostalgia Along the cable car line on Powell Street just north of Union Square is a San Francisco institution:…
Lombard Street, Gough Street and Alamo Square
Jan 23 2012
Scene Around San Francisco San Francisco is a very popular setting for movies. The city’s unique geography and iconic architecture make it an interesting place…
Links We Love – Vol 16
Jan 21 2012
This Japanese idiom tickled me for some reason. If you’re a transit geek, don’t miss World Subway Paths at Scale. Check out this cool gypsy caravan…
Honey Honey
Jan 20 2012
Brunch Done Right in San Francisco It is no secret that L&A loves brunch. With the expanded menu, the leisurely pace, the slice of cantaloupe…
Travel Tip #12: Keep Your Credit Cards In Two Places
Jan 19 2012
Never have all of your credit cards on you on at once Nowadays, anyone with a pulse has a mailbox stuffed with credit card offers.…
21st Amendment Brewery and Restaurant
Jan 18 2012
Brewery and Restaurant in San Francisco’s SoMa Neighborhood On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted ending the Temperance…
Pack Light and Carry On Wallpapers
Jan 17 2012
A week ago, we released our Pack Light and Carry On Poster and we thought it was such a good reminder that we decided to make…
Alcatraz
Jan 16 2012
America’s Most (In)famous Prison Clang. The doors shut. You did not even see the guard do it-he’s way down the corridor, out of sight. The…
Sunday Set List: Ryan’s Birthday Edition
Jan 15 2012
Hey, it’s Ryan’s birthday! To celebrate, here are some of his favorite songs from the past year.
4 Minute Vacation: Swiss Alps
Jan 14 2012
Need a quick break? Daydream away with our Switzerland slideshow – featuring Murren, Piz Gloria and Lauterbraunen. Want more? You can download iPhone and desktop…
Links We Love – Vol 15
Jan 14 2012
Go off the beaten path in Egypt. Iguazu Falls looks amazing! We’re loving these prints of North America from above!
Travel Tip #11: Budgeting
Jan 12 2012
Come up with an estimated budget and then double it. My dad says there are two types of dollars: Regular Dollars and Vacation Dollars, and…
Asian Art Museum
Jan 11 2012
San Francisco Honors Asian Culture With A Magnificent Museum The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco has one of the West’s largest collection of Asian…
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Jan 10 2012
Day Trip From San Francisco On the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge lies Marin County, home to Muir Woods National Monument and Mount…
Tattered Cover Bookstore
Jan 09 2012
Downtown indie bookstore with a massive selection Although I do read books on my iPad, especially when we’re vacationing for a long time, there’s something…