Toasting the Moon in Yosemite, CA

I had hoped to find breathtaking scenery, and I did! I had hoped to explore the magical wilderness of one of our best natural parks, and it left me with more than just awe – it left me with a bigger sense of purpose in taking care of our world.

Toasting the Moon in Oakland, CA

Oakland and the East Bay has never really cared what the rest of the Bay (or world) thought. And, Oaklanders are effortlessly cool, artistic, aware, and alternative. And THEY ARE NOT San Francisco.

Toasting the Moon in Lake Tahoe

Travel for 2 cost breakdown (at the time of writing this post): Edgewood Tahoe Resort: $300 per night  Food/Entertainment/Transportation/Souvenirs: $1000 GRAND TOTAL FOR 2 TRAVELERS – 4 days: $2200 ***At … Continue reading Toasting the Moon in Lake Tahoe

Toasting the Moon in Vancouver

My pre-conceived notions of Vancouver were so wrong. Certain Canadian qualities create a world of difference. We have nothing to say against Seattle, Portland, or San Francisco – they are all fantastic cities! But, the quality of the air, the quality of life, the sustainable growth, the diversity of the people and food, and the adventure opportunities truly stand out in Vancouver above its American counterparts.

Toasting the Moon in Napa Valley

Do you ever have one of those thoughts so strong in your mind that you find yourself saying it out loud without even realizing it? This first drive through Napa Valley on Highway 29 gave me one of those moments. “This is the Vegas Strip of Wineries,” I blurted out of nowhere.

Toasting the Moon in San Jose, California

Travel for 2 cost breakdown (at the time of writing this post): Hotel De Anza: $250 per night Food/Entertainment/Transportation/Souvenirs: $1000 GRAND TOTAL FOR 2 TRAVELERS – 4 days: $2000 ***At … Continue reading Toasting the Moon in San Jose, California

Toasting the Moon in San Francisco

Travel for 2 cost breakdown (at the time of writing this post): The Warwick Hotel: $200 per night Food/Entertainment/Transportation/Souvenirs: $1000 GRAND TOTAL FOR 2 TRAVELERS – 4 days: $1800 ***At … Continue reading Toasting the Moon in San Francisco

Toasting the Moon in Los Angeles

Travel for 2 cost breakdown (at the time of writing this post): The Hotel Indigo DTLA: $180 per night Food/Entertainment/Transportation/Souvenirs: $1000 GRAND TOTAL FOR 2 TRAVELERS – 4 days: $1720 … Continue reading Toasting the Moon in Los Angeles

Toasting the Moon in Santa Barbara

Travel for 2 cost breakdown (at the time of writing this post): The Eagle Inn: $137 per night (A Toast the Moon Favorite!) Food/Entertainment/Transportation/Souvenirs: $1000 GRAND TOTAL FOR 2 TRAVELERS … Continue reading Toasting the Moon in Santa Barbara

Toasting the Moon in Big Sur, California

Travel for 2 cost breakdown (at the time of writing this post): Ragged Point Inn & Resort: $210 per night (A Toast the Moon Favorite!) Food/Entertainment/Transportation/Souvenirs: $1000 GRAND TOTAL FOR … Continue reading Toasting the Moon in Big Sur, California

Toasting the Moon in New York City

Travel for 2 cost breakdown (at the time of writing this post): The Roxy Hotel – Tribeca: $250 per night Roundtrip Airfare from San Francisco to New York (non-stop): $197 … Continue reading Toasting the Moon in New York City

Toasting the Moon in Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia

Travel for 2 cost breakdown (at the time of writing this post): GLO Hotel: $160 per night (A Toast the Moon Favorite!!) Roundtrip Airfare from San Francisco to Helsinki (1-stop): … Continue reading Toasting the Moon in Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia