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Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Oregon

In Two Weeks in Oregon

Plan on spending 2 weeks in Oregon and you'll get a much better sense of this state's diverse landscapes. You'll also get to spend more time exploring the great outdoors and taking…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Oregon

For Food and Wine Lovers in Oregon

Here's an itinerary for serious oenophiles. If the sleeper hit movie Sideways got you curious about pinot noir, then you definitely need to spend a week in wine country. Because there…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Oregon

In One Week in Oregon

Oregon is a big state, so don't expect to see it all in a week's vacation. However, if your vision of Oregon includes everything from forests of towering trees to snowcapped volcanic…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Macau

Walking Tour 1 in Macau

Around St. Paul's Start: Senado Square (Largo do Senado). Finish: Senado Square. Time: Allow approximately 3 hours, including museum stops. Best Times: Weekends and holidays, when the…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Macau

Walking Tour 2 in Macau

Penha Peninsula Start: Leal Senado, across from Senado Square. Finish: A-Ma Temple. Time: Allow approximately 2 hours. Best Times: You can do this walk any day of the week. Worst…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Madrid

Wine & Other Drinks in Madrid

Spanish red wines are some of the best in the world and its famed Riojas and Penedeses are widely available and remarkably affordable. Better value still -- and barely known even in…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Madrid

Vegetarian in Madrid

Until not so long ago, finding vegetarian options on Madrid’s meat-heavy, green-free menus was a challenge, but times have changed. While not quite as earnest as the city’s…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Madrid

Shopping A-Z in Madrid

Spain has always been known for its craftspeople, many still working in the time-honored and labor-intensive traditions of their grandparents. It's hard to go wrong if you stick to the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Madrid

Food & Drink in Madrid

Traditional Madrid fare is hearty stuff, aimed mainly at combating the cold winters. Eating is a social activity, whether that means eating out late at night or having large family…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Madrid

Walking Tour 4 in Madrid

Gran Vía, Malasaña & Chueca Start: Edificio Metropolis at junction of Gran Vía and Calle Alcalá. Finish: Casa de las Siete Chimeneas in Chueca. Time: 2 to 3 hours. Best Times:…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Madrid

Walking Tour 1 in Madrid

Habsburg Madrid (The Austrias) Start: Southeastern corner of the Palacio Real. Finish: Calle del Arenal. Time: 3 hours. Best Times: Sunday, when you can also visit the flea market of…

Guide Article / Hotels in San Francisco

Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Fisherman’s Wharf AttractionsOnce known as Meiggs’ Wharf and extending 200 feet farther out into the bay than it does now, the pier was built by developer Henry Meiggs as part of his…

Guide Article / Restaurants in San Francisco

Hidden Treasures in San Francisco

They're on the way to nowhere, but because they're among the city's most unique, it would be a crime to leave out these destination restaurants. If you're not familiar with the streets…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Francisco

Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco

The Presidio In October 1994, the Presidio passed from the U.S. Army to the National Park Service and became one of a handful of urban national parks that combines historical,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Francisco

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf Once known as Meiggs’ Wharf and extending 200 feet farther out into the bay than it does now, the pier was built by developer Henry Meiggs as part of his…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Francisco

The Bar Scene in San Francisco

Finding your kind of bar in San Francisco has a lot to do with which district it’s in. The following is a general description of what types of bars you’re likely to find throughout the…

Guide Article / In Depth in San Francisco

History in San Francisco

In the Beginning -- Born as an out-of-the-way backwater of colonial Spain and blessed with a harbor that would have been the envy of any of the great cities of Europe, San Francisco…

Guide Article / Side Trips in San Francisco

Oakland

12 miles E of San Francisco While the fog belt drifts over the Golden Gate and across the bay to parts of Berkeley, the weather in Oakland is more likely to be warm and sunny. The…

Guide Article / Side Trips in San Francisco

Berkeley

13 miles NE of San Francisco Despite the gentrification changing the entire Bay Area, the city of Berkeley maintains its well-known character as a vibrant, multicultural salad of…

Guide Article / Side Trips in San Francisco

Sausalito

5 miles N of San Francisco The first town you’ll enter once you cross the Golden Gate Bridge, picturesque Sausalito is extremely touristy, but also very much a home to its fewer than…

Guide Article / Side Trips in San Francisco

Angel Island and Tiburon

8 miles N of San FranciscoA California State Park, Angel Island is the largest of San Francisco Bay’s three islets (the others are Alcatraz and Yerba Buena). The island has been, at…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Francisco

Walking Tour 2 in San Francisco

North Beach: Beats, Broads & Little Italy Start: Intersection of Montgomery Street, Columbus Avenue, and Washington Street. Public Transportation: Bus no. 10, 12, 13, 30, or…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Francisco

Walking Tour 1 in San Francisco

Chinatown: Another World Inside the City Start: Corner of Grant Avenue and Bush Street. Public Transportation: Bus no. 2, 3, 30, 38, or 45. Finish: Commercial Street between Montgomery…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Francisco

Walking Tour 3 in San Francisco

Russian Hill & Fort Mason: Hike to Divine Views Start: Hyde and Union streets Public Transportation: Bus no.45 or 41, or Powell-Hyde cable car Finish: Fort Mason Center Time: 1…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Francisco

Walking Tour 4 in San Francisco

The Mission: An Intersection of Latino & Hipster Culture, with Amazing EatsStart: 24th and Alabama streets Public Transportation: Bus no. 12, 27, 48 BART to 24th Street Finish:…