California Wine Country guide: Wineries & vineyards in Napa, Sonoma & Paso Robles

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California Wine Country guide: Wineries & vineyards in Napa, Sonoma & Paso Robles

X4th November 2020

These past few months, I’ve been exploring California’s wine country hard. Helped by the covid-19 pandemic, which has limited my air travel, and encouraged by the fact that you can be in warm, scenic wine country in just over an

Big Sur roadtrip: Highway 1 recommendations by HYHOI.com: Have You Heard Of It? | A curation of design-led hotspots around the world, tried and tasted

Big Sur: Highway 1 road trip highlights

America, California, San Francisco CA

X24th July 2020

Anyone visiting California should make a point of driving down Highway 1 to Big Sur. It is such a special stretch of coastline, and the route couldn’t be easier – a single road snaking part of the way from San

Moonacre Spa @ Calistoga Motor Lodge | Travel guide to California's wine country: Calistoga

Calistoga, California: A weekend in wine country

America, California, San Francisco CA

X19th April 2020

Napa has a reputation for being somewhat stuffy and old fashioned. Well, maybe we did it differently, but we found it to be nothing of the sort (and to be fair, we were in Calistoga, rather than Napa itself –

Sentinel Dome hike | 4 days in Yosemite: Where to stay & hike in Yosemite National Park, California

Yosemite: A 4 day travel & hiking guide for the Valley

America, California

X16th December 2019

This write-up has been a LONG time coming… I got halfway through a few months back, then my laptop died and I lost the draft. But now: second time lucky! Here’s a quick round-up for how to do a long

Joshua Tree: A long weekend of hiking & eating in the desert - recommendations from HYHOI.com: Have You Heard Of It? | A curation of design-led hotspots around the world, tried and tasted

Joshua Tree: A long weekend in the desert

America, California

X26th February 2019

Joshua Tree National Park in California has been on my list for YEARS – and I did so much research before this trip, that I just had to compile it all in one place: right here. Where to stay,

Cafe Reveille: An unmissable, rose-tinted San Francisco brunch spot

America, California, San Francisco CA

X30th December 2016

When I think of weekends spent in San Francisco, my mind immediately harks back to perfect brunchtimes at Cafe Reveille in Mission Bay. Perhaps I’m viewing the whole experience through rose-tinted glasses (or maybe Cafe Reveille is just so wonderfully

Sightglass Coffee: A San Francisco staple, for the freshest coffee in town

America, California, San Francisco CA

X3rd April 2016

Sightglass is an independent, sibling-owned coffee company in San Francisco, with several locations throughout the city. Each has its own look, vibe and personality, but you can’t go wrong with any of them, quite frankly. Since coffee is a seasonal

The Buchanan Hotel: Affordable boutique Hotel in Japantown, San Francisco

America, California, San Francisco CA

X1st April 2016

There are plenty of awesome Airbnb apartments for rent in San Francisco, but if you prefer the no-stress service of a hotel, then here’s a boutique suggestion for you: The Buchanan hotel in Japantown. Away from all the tourists and

Mazarine: The San Francisco café taking avocado toast to a new level

America, California, San Francisco CA

X17th February 2016

Having breakfasted at Mazarine, “normal” avocado toast will never be the same again. Here, it’s served on a hefty slice of toasted brioche, smeared with chèvre goat’s cheese, and topped with artfully arranged slices of avocado and radish, chopped chives

Mr Holmes Bakehouse: Home of the Cruffin, in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district

America, California, San Francisco CA

X10th February 2016

What would happen if a croissant and a muffin had a baby? Head to Mr Holmes Bakehouse to find out – home of the Cruffin! This cute bakery on Larkin Street is small but with a big reputation – so

Loló: Unique brightly styled Mexican spot in the Mission, San Francisco

America, California, San Francisco CA

X3rd February 2016

The Mission district of San Francisco is known for its Mexican restaurants, but none are as memorable or eye-catching as family-owned Loló. The décor is kitsch and fun (with more dog figurines than you can shake a stick at, plus

The Mill: Coffee & bakery heaven in San Francisco

America, California, San Francisco CA

X30th January 2016

For an incredible breakfast in San Francisco, hit The Mill on Divisadero Street. With excellent Four Barrel coffee, high ceilings and a beaut interior, not to mention all the baked goods you could ask for, it’s no wonder this spot