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A Lake Tahoe Winter Getaway in June
Our road trip to Lake Tahoe last weekend marked the beginning of a long anticipated summer break for our family. But, as you can see, the weather had other ideas. Winter weather was upon us as we drove along Interstate … Continue reading
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Have you met Flat Stanley?
Our guest, Flat Stanley, arrived in a manila envelope from our cousins living in Italy. He is originally from a first grade class in Colorado. He is a well-traveled young boy this Flat Stanley. Prior to San Francisco, he had already … Continue reading
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Wednesday Special: Appreciating the Art of the Donut
One of my first solo trips before kids and marriage (oh, so long ago) was to North Carolina . An important part of the trip (or rather, the main purpose of the trip) was to eat a Krispy Kreme donut at the … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Catamarans and Coconuts
In 2007, I traveled back to the Philippines for the first time since I was five years old. I was reacquainted with aunts and uncles, first cousins, and second cousins twice removed. In between big meals and family feasts, we explored … Continue reading
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Surprising-lee good coffee in Truckee
As is the case with every new place we visit, a certain amount of time and energy is spent on finding the coffee house serving the best espresso in town. If you ever find yourselves in Truckee, Calif., whether … Continue reading
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Wednesday Special: Savoring Thai street food in Berkeley, CA
Today, The Wandering Spork! launches with a sweet treat from a favorite brunch place across the Bay, Wat Mongkolratanaram, also known as the Thai Temple. Every Sundays from 10am-2pm, the courtyard of this Buddhist temple is transformed into an open air … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Waterfall
Last summer, we took the train to Yosemite National Park and stayed at one of the tent cabins in Curry Village. The highlight of the trip was the 4.3 miles round-trip hike to Vernal and Nevada Falls. Inspired by the strenuous, but rewarding experience, … Continue reading
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Truckee by train
Twenty-miles northeast of Lake Tahoe in the Sierras, the town of Truckee, Calif. is a historic train town that is just right for a snowy, weekend getaway for families. Day One GETTING THERE Truckee is surprisingly easy to get to … Continue reading
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A long, snowy night
I awoke at 2am in Truckee to the jarring sound of a snow plow clearing the fallen snow from the otherwise quiet streets. I lay in bed, my 18 month-old baby nestled against my neck, and pondered, “Vacation really isn’t … Continue reading
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