Los Gatos, California, is one of Silicon Valley’s best places to visit! Only an hour drive south of San Francisco, it is nestled just north of the Santa Cruz mountains. The houses on those hills make me think of Switzerland, especially when they are lit up at night. Downtown Los Gatos includes a half-mile stretch…
I’ve been pondering how to pack for a month-long European vacation for some time now. It felt particularly challenging as my June trip will involve three different countries with very different climates. A couple of weeks in Italy (hot weather), a week on a cruise to Norway (cold weather), and a week in England (probably…
When Princess Diana got married in the “wedding of the century” I was about 14, and my friends and I stayed up all night to watch! It was a wedding we’d never forget. What a true-life fairy tale! Ever since then, I’ve followed her and the Royal Family with interest. After high school graduation, a…
One of my favorite pastimes is to spend time in a cafe with a cool atmosphere and delicious coffee, either working, chatting with friends, or just enjoying life! I decided to make it my quest to find the coolest cafes in Silicon Valley (aka Santa Clara County, aka Southern San Francisco Bay Area). This list…
Capitola is a scathingly charming beach town in Santa Cruz County, California. Colorful, historic buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops, art galleries, and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect place for a beach mini-break or a longer stay! Here are my suggestions for the best things to do in Capitola: Go to the Beach! Capitola…
Here are the items I have found most useful in my travels! I hope they help you out also. Please let me know what you think in the comments. Adjustable Laptop Stand and Wireless Keyboard & Mouse For working while traveling (or even personal computer use) I decided to try these small and lightweight Laptop…