What a treat it was to spend an evening celebrating Chinese New Year with my good friends at the iconic… Read more Gong Hay Fat Choy from Trader Vic’s – Emeryville!
Stop the Presses! Tropical Paradise Awaits at Recently Opened Zombie Village
Stop the presses! There’s a new tiki bar in town. The owners of Bourbon and Branch have another hit on… Read more Stop the Presses! Tropical Paradise Awaits at Recently Opened Zombie Village
Alive and Kicking at Last Rites
One recent Saturday night, Joel MacD gathered his wife, Ruby, and son, Jacob, to help me “research” a new tiki… Read more Alive and Kicking at Last Rites
Drinkin’ with Santa
What is my current obsession? Tiki bars! Why? Because I feel like I am at Adventureland, my favorite escape from… Read more Drinkin’ with Santa
Walk Like an Egyptian in LA
Ever since I can remember I have been fascinated by Cleopatra, King Tut and mummies. So naturally, I was dying… Read more Walk Like an Egyptian in LA
An Explorapalooza to Remember at the Presidio
I have lived in the Bay Area my entire life and this was only my second time to the Presidio.… Read more An Explorapalooza to Remember at the Presidio
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte or A Sunday at Soldier Field; JWo Hits the Windy City
When I travel, I like to look for virtual caches. Not only do they bring me to pretty awesome spots… Read more A Sunday on La Grande Jatte or A Sunday at Soldier Field; JWo Hits the Windy City
The Long and Winding Road to Hana
I was excited to have a chance to take the Road to Hana last month, but after multiple horror stories… Read more The Long and Winding Road to Hana
Legendary Haleakala, House of the Sun
Catching sunrise from the summit of Haleakala is a must for everyone’s bucket list. Imagine standing at 10,023 feet above… Read more Legendary Haleakala, House of the Sun
An American in Paris (Disneyland)
Even though I have a minor obsession with Disney parks, I never in my wildest dreams thought I would visit… Read more An American in Paris (Disneyland)
