Hiking in Solano County

by Camilla // January 6, 2014 // No Comments

Solano County, poised at the northeastern most corner of the San Francisco Bay Area, is often overlooked as a tourist destination. Filled as it is with farmland and bedroom communities, it doesn’t often come to mind for San Francisco or... Continue reading →

Night at the Museum(s)

by Camilla // December 2, 2013 // 1 Comment

One of the best parts about returning to California has been the ongoing adventure of exploring San Francisco as an adult. Because I left the Bay Area at 17, I didn’t have the opportunity to pop into the city to... Continue reading →

Outdoor Theater at Calshakes

by Camilla // October 7, 2013 // 1 Comment

Nestled in the hills east of Berkeley, the California Shakespeare Theater is quickly becoming one of my favorite weekend getaways in the Bay Area. From May through October, Cal Shakes stages a rotation of four plays (not all by the... Continue reading →

An Afternoon in Benicia

by Camilla // June 3, 2013 // 2 Comments

Benicia is a quaint little waterside town in the northeastern section of the San Francisco Bay Area. With great restaurants and cafes, art galleries, and bay views, it’s a delightful afternoon getaway for Bay Area dwellers. Here are a couple... Continue reading →

Breathtaking Views from UC Berkeley’s Campanile

by Camilla // May 6, 2013 // No Comments

I am currently nose to the grindstone with end-of-semester deadlines rapidly approaching, so I will keep this month’s post short and sweet! The Campanile, or Sather Tower, is perhaps the most iconic landmark on U.C. Berkeley’s campus. The Campanile, built... Continue reading →

48 Hours in…Monterey

by Camilla // April 1, 2013 // 2 Comments

Monterey is one of my favorite places in California. It was the first place where I saw the ocean, and it will always have a special place in my heart. There is plenty to do in and around Monterey for... Continue reading →

Brunch at Berkeley’s Thai Temple

by Camilla // March 4, 2013 // 2 Comments

I love brunch, and I love Thai food. It’s not often that those two worlds collide, however. Fortunately, Wat Mongkolratanaram (or as it’s known colloquially, the Thai Temple) is there to provide Berkeleyans with mouth-watering Thai brunch on Sundays. Wat Mongkolratanaram... Continue reading →