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SF: An Unpopular Love Affair With Fisherman’s Wharf

Katey Yurko
April 18, 2017
San Francisco/Bay Area, Travel / Cities
6 Comments
Local SFers... aren't usually the biggest fans of Fisherman's Wharf. To them... It's smelly. (It really is.) It's a tourist trap. (It is full of tourists...) It's not worth the visit.... But to me, it is. It is soworth the visit. Here'...

Kiva Tea Spa In Portland: Good for the Body, Soul… & Belly

Radhika The Snobby Foodie
April 18, 2017
Coffee, Tea + Sweets, Eat/Drink, Portland, OR, Travel / Cities
Kiva Tea Spa was one of my favorite places we visited in Portland. It was the perfect, relaxing remedy after a long night. (And oh was it a LONG, long night the night before with Katey, Kerrie and me. lol #GirlsNight) Kerrie is our unofficial VF...

Because Everyone Enjoys A Lovely Lunch: Portland’s Maurice

Katey Yurko
April 14, 2017
Eat/Drink, Portland, OR, Travel / Cities
2 Comments
You know when you see those heavily edited photos on Instagram of cute restaurants or places and you ask yourself, "Is it REALLY this beautiful in person though?" Like it almost seems too perfect in the photo. And when you actually see it in real lif...

When You’re Craving Some Serious BBQ In Portland: Smokehouse Tavern

Violet Fog
April 6, 2017
Portland, OR, Travel / Cities
1 Comment
Y'all know that Radhika is from Texas right? Homegirl is loud and proud about it. She knows her BBQ... and so rarely is she impressed by anything other than TEXAS BBQ. We get it... Texas BBQ is a tough act to follow. So never mind that I absolutel...

When Dreams Come Alive: Designer Kelly Burns For The Tenderloin

Sandra Aziz
March 27, 2017
San Francisco/Bay Area, Social Graces, Travel / Cities
I first met Felix in a Lyft ride on my way to the airport at 6 AM. Even that early in the morning, I knew that after talking to him about his work with his friend Brenton, we needed to work with them! Felix and Brenton, founders and photographers ...

French, Divine, And Cozy: Dinner At RUE (Portland)

Violet Fog
March 24, 2017
Dinner, Eat/Drink, Happy Hour + Late Night, Portland, OR, Travel / Cities
You know the kind of place you can dine at with your friends or lover that feels sexy but laid back? That's RUE. Now add in BOMB ASS cocktails and mmmmm super savory and creatively crafted dishes. YUM. Once again. That's RUE, baby. We loved thi...

Brand New And Beautiful (Quirky Too): The AC Hotel In Portland, OR

Violet Fog
March 20, 2017
Portland, OR, Travel / Cities
1 Comment
Last time we went to Portland, we had the PLEASURE... of staying at the brand new AC hotel in downtown Portland. They were kind enough to host us so we could see what this new hotel was all about. The AC hotel is an offshoot of Marriot Hotels- and th...

Weird Style Travel Tips— That Totally Work

Katey Yurko
March 15, 2017
Busy Girl DIYs, Other, Travel / Cities
4 Comments
How many "travel style" articles are we going to read that tell us crap we've already heard... And then point to $5000 worth of items we "need" to buy in order to make said travel outfit happen? Do y'all feel me on this? So annoying. Here's the...

Easy Breezy Baby! Ways To Up Your Park Game At Mission Dolores Park

Katey Yurko
February 28, 2017
San Francisco/Bay Area, Travel / Cities
3 Comments
For being a real deal city... San Francisco sure has some beautiful parks. As an avid park-goer, there's nothing like sitting under the sunshine with a cold drink in hand and good company. And Mission Dolores... well... that's like a right of passage...

The “Non-Party” Guide To New Orleans

Radhika The Snobby Foodie
February 24, 2017
Other, Travel / Cities
2 Comments
New Orleans has one of the most vibrant cultures I've ever experienced. The buildings are historic, the people are friendly, and the coffee is BOMB. It sounds weird and cheesy to say, but New Orleans has a soul. REAL soul. When I told people I was...

2-3 Day Big Sur Road Trip To Take With Your Girlfriends, Family, Or Lover!

Katey Yurko
February 18, 2017
Other, San Francisco/Bay Area, Travel / Cities
1 Comment
There's a saying out there floating around beautiful quote boards all over Pinterest that read, "Nature: Cheaper Than Therapy." And holy shiz is that an ultimate truth. Being out in nature gives rest to the soul, creates memories with people you love...

Fun Things To Do In Mission Bay (Because It’s More Than Just New HighRises And Medical Buildings)

Violet Fog
February 1, 2017
San Francisco/Bay Area, Travel / Cities
1 Comment
To a lot of SFers, Mission Bay is a neighborhood that... doesn't have much going on accept fancy new apartment and medical-techy buildings. And perhaps AT&T park. But they are wrong! Mission Bay is actually a beautiful and very up and coming ...

A Story Of Falling For A Classic Bay Area Stereotype: The “Hipster”

Lisa Gordon
January 24, 2017
San Francisco/Bay Area, Social Graces, Travel / Cities
1 Comment
Thank God another first account love story from Lisa Gordon! Her stories are "goosebumps" good. (This one! *le sigh*) Check out more of her work here! Story by: Lisa Gordon A full head of dirty blonde hair, twisted as if by a tornado-- you ...
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Reasons A Gal Might Want To Visit Portland, Oregon This Winter

Katey Yurko
January 13, 2017
Portland, OR, Travel / Cities
2 Comments
PORTLAND, OREGON. Holy shiz do I love love looooove that city. The arts, the greenery, the food, the people, the landscapes, the buildings, the shopping!!! Ahhhh. Can't wait to go back- we have a lot of planning in the works with Violet Fog and P...

The Beautiful Things Going On In The Tenderloin Neighborhood That Many SF-ers Fail To See

Violet Fog
December 28, 2016
San Francisco/Bay Area, Travel / Cities
5 Comments
The Tenderloin is generally regarded as one of the worst parts of San Francisco. People think of drugs. They think of "crazy" people. (<--- Horrible term... used too often.) They think of corruption and violence. Of out-of-date establishment...
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