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6 Things to Carry to Make Solo Travel Safer
There’s nothing more exciting than the opportunity to travel alone. You get the chance to explore a new city, meet new people, and step out of your comfort zone. But with that, there are things you need to be hyper-aware of before boarding your flight. I love doing things alone

“Old Survivor”, the oldest redwood in Oakland
After the news last week stating a fire killed an 800-year-old redwood in Marin, I felt compelled to share with you one of my favorite “secret”, short, and adorable hikes that will take you to see Oakland’s “Old Survivor” (also known as “Grandfather”). This coastal redwood is an Oakland landmark

A Permanent Home For Artists: Seaport Studios
This goes out to all the dreamers who have dreamt of permanent creative maker spaces in the Bay Area. While the fabric of The Bay Area’s artistic communities has repeatedly been at risk of being pushed out, a newly formed space called Seaport Studios in Richmond is here to stay.

Ozark Series Finale and More on Netflix this April
It’s not surprising that the upcoming series finales of “Grace And Frankie” and “Ozark” have drawn a lot of April Netflix chatter. The Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda comedy is the streamer’s longest running original series. Meanwhile, the intense crime drama starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney still has viewers

Band You Should Know: Body Double
Two tarnished cat dolls sit opposite one another and exchange silent squeals. Their fur is matted and mottled with age, yet their crimson lips appear freshly lacquered. The cat on the right inexplicably raises an arm, exposing a yellowed tag with loose threading. As seemingly promised by the Oakland post-punk

Inside San Francisco’s Tech Startups: An Outsider’s Report
Anna Wiener was a Silicon Valley insider with an outsider’s disposition. Her 2020 memoir, Uncanny Valley, documents her observations as an employee across three tech startups during the 2010’s, a pivotal decade for the tech industry and the world at large. Unlike so many young college grads (and dropouts) eager

Was Will Smith Justified?
No matter who you are or how little you care about Hollywood tabloid bullshit, you know Will Smith slapped the shit out of Chris Rock. And, like everything else that hits social media, people have opinions. And most of those opinions are stupid. Here’s a summary of some of the

Why I Love San Francisco’s Outer Richmond District
San Francisco is a notoriously loud city. This loudness is something that the City is proud of. San Francisco’s voice has been heard throughout the world. People from all different walks of life have found themselves drawn to this hilly city sandwiched between an ocean an a bay. But sometimes