Return Ticket

Going back to a book is like returning to the cities we believe to be our own, but which, in reality, we've forgotten and been forgotten by.

How to Find the Best Bookstores in the World

How can we rank bookstores? By aesthetics? Coziness? Selection? Notoriety? The cuteness and cuddliness of the live-in cats?

Everywhere I Went in 2017

I realized in March of 2017 that I was doing SO. MUCH. TRAVELING. Enjoy some photos of all the crazy shit I got myself into this year.

The Oft-Neglected Western Half of San Francisco

For the longest time, I was reluctant to drag myself all the way to western San Francisco. But if you have space on your SF itinerary, it's definitely not to be missed.

What (not) to do in San Francisco

Don't fall for the hype--some popular recommendations in San Francisco are actually terrible. You can't believe everything travel bloggers tell you. Some humble advice for your trip to San Francisco, and musings on how to be a more ethical tourist.