Posts Tagged: Bay Area

Day Three, Touring Alcatraz in the Bay

One of the most iconic parts of San Francisco is the mysterious floating island of Alcatraz. It’s a little surreal but I actually had a chance to visit this former prison, aptly referred to as “The Rock”. This fearsome prison actually played host to some of the most terrible crooks in the US, ranging from…


San Francisco: Brunch and Basketball in the Bay

San Francisco: Brunch and Basketball in the Bay San Francisco is probably my favorite American city for brunch, by far the most underrated meal of the day. My busy schedule permitting, I always make sure to stop by Mama’s near North Beach. I managed to get there just before the regular crowds arrived and ordered…