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Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Marin, CA

Spirit Rock Meditation Center – Fun One-Day Buddhist Zen Retreat in Marin, CA

  “Enlightenment is understanding that there is nowhere to go, nothing to do, and nobody you have to be except exactly who you’re being right now.” Special birthdays deserve special celebrations. This year, I decided to do something of a spiritual nature to celebrate my birthday – so, instead of stuffing my face (I love

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Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island, Thailand

Thailand Vacation – Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Koh Phi Phi Islands, Chiang Mai

“The world, indeed, is like a dream” – Buddha Thailand is one of the most popular travel destinations in the Far East. And January is the most popular month to visit the country, so expect crowds (day and night) wherever you go. Enjoy sunny days and low humidity during peak tourist season (January thru’ March).

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The Melt, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

The Melt (Grilled Cheese/Soup) – New @ Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA

What better time of year to enjoy good old-fashioned comfort food – tasty grilled cheese “melts” and delicious soup combos. The Melt (owned by Flip Video founder, Jonathon Kaplan) recently opened a new location on the San Francisco Peninsula – at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. Nestled between Max’s Diner and California Pizza Kitchen,

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View of Manhattan Skyline aboard Circle Line 4th of July Fireworks Cruise

Christmas in New York – Fun Things To Do in NYC during the Holiday Season

Ahhhh… Christmas in New York. There aren’t too many places in the world that conjure up that special magic as New York City during the Holiday Season. Get in the festive mood by taking a FUN early-evening tour of Manhattan’s glittering holiday-season lights on the New York City “Holiday Lights” Tour – there’s no better

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Caprese salad

Fun Holiday Dining in San Francisco – Trattoria Contadina in North Beach

We both love Italy and Italian food, so it’s no surprise that North Beach is one of our favorite places in San Francisco. The cosmopolitan neighborhood is packed with wonderful little restaurants and cafes – we love grabbing a cup of coffee at one of the sidewalk cafes and just hanging out and people-watching. With

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