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ALos Angeles: Planning for 3-4 day trip in LA and there going to SFO for 3 days by car. P

Hi Rya, The following are nice places to check out in LA: - The Getty Center​ - museum is free, parking is $15 I believe - Malibu Beach​ - nice beaches, good restaurants, nice to walk around - Santa Monica​... See More

ASingapore: Things to see and to do in Singapore (in 4 Days)

Hi Andrea, You can find a blog post I wrote about 5 Singaporean dishes you need to try: http://eatandescape.com/travel/5-singaporean-dishes-youll-definitely-want-to-try/ Hope this helps! Best, Kristal See More

ASan Francisco: Restaurant for group of 25 in San Francisco?

Hi Sabine, Kokkari Estiatorio​ and Foreign Cinema​ will both accommodate larger groups. Kokkari is one of the best restaurants in the city. It's greek, more upscale without being ridiculous and it's a place where you can choose... See More

ALos Angeles: What is the best road to take traveling from LA to San Francisco

Wael, The most scenic route is definitely the highway 1. It will take you about 9 hours and is definitely the longest, but it's the most scenic. Since you only have a day I imagine you won't be stopping much, but there's Santa Barbara​, Morro... See More

QArgentina: Must see things in Buenos Aires and Bariloche, Argentina for first timers?

I am celebrating my birthday in Argentina in November this year. Will will be spending 5 days in Buenos Aires, 4 days in Rio Negro (close to Bariloche and inside the National Park). Any recommendations would help. Must eats, must sees, must dos for first time visitors.... See More

QMendoza: Is it better to join a wine tour or explore the wineries on our own?

We will be in Mendoza for three days and would love to know what the best restaurants are and which wineries you recommend. I love sweet wine - think Moscato, sweet Riesling, port, are there any wineries where I will be able to find something comparable in addition to great... See More

AWhat are the five best cities you've ever been to and why?

Hvar​ - island with the most beautiful views. Lavender fields, great food and wineries. Everything about Croatia is a must, but Hvar is very special. Delhi​ - one of the most vibrant cities I've ever been to: the culture, the... See More

ANew Orleans: Where are the best jazz bars/music venues in New Orleans?

Michael, I loved The Spotted Cat Music Club​ - much more local. It's located on Frenchmen Street​ where you can get away from the Bourbon street crowds and enjoy great music.  On bourbon street, I really liked Irvin... See More

ANew Orleans: What are the must try foods?

Michael,  The following are must tries: Oysters (both chargrilled and raw), crawfish, beignets, Po boys, bbq, muffuletta, grits, and pralines. I liked Guy's Po-Boys​, Commander's Palace Restaurant​, Coquette New... See More

ANew Orleans: What are the best districts in New Orleans besides the French Quarter?

Michael, I love the Garden District​ there are really cute restaurants such as Coquette New Orleans​ or quick ones like Guy's Po-Boys​. The streets are lined with cute boutiques and walking it is easy!  ... See More