January 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Hey, it’s Ryan’s birthday! To celebrate, here are some of his favorite songs from the past year.

Need a quick break? Daydream away with our Switzerland slideshow – featuring Murren, Piz Gloria and Lauterbraunen. Want more? You can download iPhone and desktop…

Go off the beaten path in Egypt. Iguazu Falls looks amazing! We’re loving these prints of North America from above!

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…

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…

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…

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…