England, beyond the big city | Travel
Countryside and coastal towns have plenty to offer
Note: This is the first in a multi-part travel series covering parts of England, Germany and the Netherlands.
ENGLAND, U.K.—On New Year’s Eve 2008 I flew overseas for the very first time.
My sister was working in London, and...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
An easy jaunt to Davenport
Considering the short drive, we felt like we were in a foreign place, with all new faces, a new setting and plenty of new spots to explore.
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...
Taking a climb up the family tree
My wife Sarah and I drove to Sacramento last weekend to do a little family tree exploring.
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...
County budget includes investments in Watsonville
SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the proposed $1.033 billion budget for 2022-23, including a $680.7 million general fund.
The...