A journey north: Taking a road trip through three states, two countries
On Oct. 7 my wife Sarah and I set out on a road trip through Northern California, Oregon, Washington and to the top of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. We stacked up more than 3,400 miles in 17 days. Averaging around 50 mpg in...
Traveling south the long way
Editor’s note: This is the first entry of a travel series based in the Southwest.
For the last week of February my wife Sarah and I took a road trip south to San Diego County, both for pleasure and family matters. We’ve taken this trip...
Year of the Rat in S.F. | Travel
Editor’s note: This is the last entry of a two-part series on San Francisco. For the first, see the Feb. 7 edition of the Pajaronian.
IÂ left off in the first half of this series about San Francisco as I departed North Beach, said goodbye to...
Painting a picture of The City | Travel
Editor’s note: This is the first entry of a two-part series on San Francisco.
I was in San Francisco twice recently and though I’ve been there numerous times I still ran into plenty of new places to make it worth the short trek north.
In December...
A touch of Old Dutch | Travel
Windmills and museums cap off European adventure
Note: This is the final part in a series about England, Germany and the Netherlands.
October is a hit-or-miss time to travel to Europe. Crowd levels are lower, and flights can be cheaper—but the weather is unpredictable.
By the third...
Searching for the heart of Amsterdam
Solo trip to bustling, global city reveals hidden gems
Note: This is the fourth part in a series about England, Germany and the Netherlands.
When I decided to travel to Europe this year, I wanted to visit countries where I had friends. This was the case...
How to survive traveling with others
Let’s just say I’ve been around a bit and have traveled with various combinations of people from small to large groups that have included family, friends, colleagues, and mates; yes, it can make or break a trip. I have traveled on my own too,...
A busy day in Berlin | Travel
Editor’s note: This is the fourth part of a travel series about England, Germany and the Netherlands.
Before my recent trip to Europe, I did some research on each country—learning certain customs and common phrases. I took advice from family, friends and tour guides about...
Berlin, past and present | Travel
Short trip to German capital offers glimpse into famous city
Editor’s note: This is the third installment in a series about England, Germany and the Netherlands.
From 1970 to 1971, my father lived in Germany. He was a student for a few months of the year,...
Mapping out stories in England | Travel
Trips to Haworth, Oxford become literary pilgrimages
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a series about England, Germany and the Netherlands.
In England, literary history is everywhere—from London to the smallest of villages. While in the country recently I visited many places where authors...
Health Fair runs Friday in the plaza
The 27th Annual Health Fair, hosted by Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley, runs from 2-6pm Friday at Watsonville City Plaza.
The event brings together...