Upscale Downhill Resort Planned: Ritz-Carlton, Northstar-at-Tahoe, CA
I remember when Northstar-at-Tahoe would only let so many people ski the hill on a given day. If you got there late and they had their quota, buh-bye! Now they’re…
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Picture Perfect Flexible Tripod: Gorillapod
We all hate schlepping around a big tripod. Now a company in Santa Cruz, CA called Joby has created a mobile, flexible solution. The Gorillapod is super light (45 grams),…
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A Boutique With 20/20 Vision: See Eyewear
A popular national eyewear chain now has a presence in SF on fashionable Union Street, as See Eyewear — Selective Eyewear Elements — showcases its styles made exclusively for them….
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I’m Being Followed By a Moon Shadow: Total Solar Eclipse, Turkey
If you’re not going to be at the eastern tip of Brazil, the North Atlantic, Northern Africa, anywhere in the Mediterranean or Southern Asia at 2 am Wednesday, visit The…
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Catch a Fresh Bite: Eskimo Candy Seafood, Maui
If scuba diving, whale watching and surfing lessons have left you not only broke but starving — fear not. You can still eat great fresh seafood without having to pawn…
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Wild, Wiki Wiki Weather: Maui
The SF Bay Area is known for its weird microclimates. For example, on a typical summer day, it can be 90 degrees F at my home 20 miles north of…
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Peace Offerings: The Nobel Peace Center, Oslo, Norway
A recent visit to Oslo’s inspiring Nobel Peace Center reminded me that conflict and yearning for stability are not unique to our times. The Center, which celebrates its first birthday…
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Celebrating Vagablond’s 700th Anniversary
It’s that time again. Let’s all make a wish and blow out the candles as we celebrate our 700th posting since last April. As you may have noticed, Vagablond now…
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Arriving in Style: US Helicopter, New York, NY
Want to start your vacation in style? Shiny black town cars and stretch limos are so yesterday. Literally. Starting today, US Helicopter, a company, based in Bridgeport, Conn, will offer…
