Tag Archives: San Francisco

California Gold Rush, Rainbows and Fireworks

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Island Traveler

Gold Rush #1 The California Gold Rush of 1848-1855, almost overnight transformed the sleepy port town of San Francisco of about 200 Residents in 1846 to a Boomtown of about 36,000 by 1852. Truth and Lies, Rights and Oppression Approximately … Continue reading →

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San Francisco On A Quiet Day

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Island Traveler

Take away all the dizzying noisy crowded tourist destinations, and one can actually see the real San Francisco. Simple, transparent, laid back, beautiful, haunting, a City unique yet universally home to every person who choose to be a part of … Continue reading →

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San Francisco, Is It Still America’s Greatest City By The Bay?

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Island Traveler

We haven’t seen Downtown San Francisco since the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in March 2020. So it was a shocker to see it as it is now. On a normally busy Saturday, it looks almost like a ghost town. The city … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time In San Francisco

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Island Traveler

There was a time San Francisco is a city of welcoming smiles, positivity and endless fun. It was the perfect weekend escape and getaway. It was home away from home. So, today, there will be no COVID-19 nor hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Cliff House, Lands End San Francisco

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Island Traveler

It was the year of Superblooms. I haven’t seen this part of San Francisco this magical. We walked along patches and patches of wildflowers. The cliffs were carpeted pink. It was a wonderland. Nature gave us a rare glimpse of … Continue reading →

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