USA – California
On a recent trip to San Francisco we stayed in Fisherman's Wharf. One of the attractions we definitely had to see in the Wharf was the Musée Mécanique. This is a free museum of penny arcade mechanical amusements all of which you can try for yourself.
Read moreThe island of Alcatraz ("The Island of the Pelicans") in San Francisco Bay is one of the most iconic tours you can take in the US. So, what is about Alcatraz that captures the imagination and makes sure that the tour boats are full to bursting each and every day?
Read moreNo trip to Chinatown in San Francisco is complete without a visit to the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in Ross Alley. Hidden away down a small side street just off Jackson Street the factory is a bit of Chinatown history
Read moreThe cable car (or street car) in San Francisco is an iconic attraction of the city. It is the last manually-operated cable car system in the world, so riding it is a must on any visit to the city. However, the cable car today is a shadow of its former self. Between 1873 (when the system was built) and 1890, 23 lines were established. In today's modern age only three lines now remain.
Read moreOn our recent visit to San Francisco, we literally stumbled across the largest Krispy Kreme outlet that we’d ever set foot in. Located on Jefferson Street in the Fisherman’s Wharf area, inside you find a takeaway counter, a café, a merchandise store, and a large seating area. They also make doughnuts there, and through floor-to-ceiling glass walls you can watch the whole process
Read moreSan Francisco’s Chinatown is one of the great visitor attractions in the downtown area. A vibrant and colourful area centred around Grant Avenue and Stockton Street, it is a 'must see' when visiting the city. It's the perfect place to relax and people watch ... A visit to Chinatown is not to be rushed
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