Trip guides for real days out

From the bridge that was never meant to be orange to the sea lions who showed up uninvited — 15 things worth your time in San Francisco, written by people who live here.

14 escape attempts, 1 still unsolved. Alcatraz was a military prison before it was a federal penitentiary, and the families who lived on the island liked it better than the prisoners. The full true story, with a free audio guide.

10 best viewpoints in San Francisco ranked: Twin Peaks, Ina Coolbrith Park, Battery Spencer, Coit Tower, Bernal Heights, and more — with directions, timing tips, and free audio guide previews.

A Scottish engineer watched horses die on the hills and invented the only moving National Historic Landmark in America. The cable cars' true story — from animal cruelty protest to $8 icon.

15 free things to do in SF: Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower murals, Sutro Baths, Lands End, Chinatown, and more. Every single one is actually good. Audio guide previews included.

The Navy wanted it striped like a zebra. 11 men died — 10 on the same day. It is not red. 10 Golden Gate Bridge facts that sound fake but are completely true, with sources and a free audio guide.

The views in Hong Kong are as dramatic as the city itself. Here are the best viewpoints — free and paid — and how to get to each one at the right time of day.

The food in Hong Kong is the reason to come. Here is where to eat in Hong Kong — from the famous institutions to the neighborhood places that locals actually go

Hong Kong has more to it than the postcard attractions. These are the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that tourists skip but locals swear by.

Everything you need to know before you go to Hong Kong — the transport, the etiquette, the neighborhoods, the traps, and the things nobody tells you.

Hong Kong in one day: the sights, the food, the neighborhoods, and the view at the end of the day. This is how to see Hong Kong properly — with G20X audio guide

The views in Kyoto are as dramatic as the city itself. Here are the best viewpoints — free and paid — and how to get to each one at the right time of day.

The food in Kyoto is the reason to come. Here is where to eat in Kyoto — from the famous institutions to the neighborhood places that locals actually go to.

Kyoto has more to it than the postcard attractions. These are the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that tourists skip but locals swear by.

Everything you need to know before you go to Kyoto — the transport, the etiquette, the neighborhoods, the traps, and the things nobody tells you.

Kyoto in one day: the sights, the food, the neighborhoods, and the view at the end of the day. This is how to see Kyoto properly — with G20X audio guides to wal

The views in London are as dramatic as the city itself. Here are the best viewpoints — free and paid — and how to get to each one at the right time of day.

The food in London is the reason to come. Here is where to eat in London — from the famous institutions to the neighborhood places that locals actually go to.

London has more to it than the postcard attractions. These are the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that tourists skip but locals swear by.

Everything you need to know before you go to London — the transport, the etiquette, the neighborhoods, the traps, and the things nobody tells you.

London in one day: the sights, the food, the neighborhoods, and the view at the end of the day. This is how to see London properly — with G20X audio guides to w

The views in Los Angeles are as dramatic as the city itself. Here are the best viewpoints — free and paid — and how to get to each one at the right time of day.

The food in Los Angeles is the reason to come. Here is where to eat in Los Angeles — from the famous institutions to the neighborhood places that locals actuall

Los Angeles has more to it than the postcard attractions. These are the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that tourists skip but locals swear by.

Everything you need to know before you go to Los Angeles — the transport, the etiquette, the neighborhoods, the traps, and the things nobody tells you.

Los Angeles in one day: the sights, the food, the neighborhoods, and the view at the end of the day. This is how to see Los Angeles properly — with G20X audio g

The views in New York City are as dramatic as the city itself. Here are the best viewpoints — free and paid — and how to get to each one at the right time of da

The food in New York City is the reason to come. Here is where to eat in New York — from the famous institutions to the neighborhood places that locals actually

New York City has more to it than the postcard attractions. These are the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that tourists skip but locals swear by.

Everything you need to know before you go to New York City — the transport, the etiquette, the neighborhoods, the traps, and the things nobody tells you.

New York City in one day: the sights, the food, the neighborhoods, and the view at the end of the day. This is how to see New York properly — with G20X audio gu

The views in Paris are as dramatic as the city itself. Here are the best viewpoints — free and paid — and how to get to each one at the right time of day.

The food in Paris is the reason to come. Here is where to eat in Paris — from the famous institutions to the neighborhood places that locals actually go to.

Paris has more to it than the postcard attractions. These are the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that tourists skip but locals swear by.

Everything you need to know before you go to Paris — the transport, the etiquette, the neighborhoods, the traps, and the things nobody tells you.

Paris in one day: the sights, the food, the neighborhoods, and the view at the end of the day. This is how to see Paris properly — with G20X audio guides to wal

Day 1: the postcard route. Day 2: the wilderness inside the city. Day 3: neighborhoods, food, and a choice of side trip. Three days in SF, planned — with audio guides and Google Maps at every stop.

Mission burritos, North Beach pasta, Chinatown dim sum, Ferry Building oysters — what to eat in every SF neighborhood. Honest picks, no sponsored recommendations. Free audio guides for walking off the meal.

Skip the buses. These seven places are where San Franciscans actually go — ruins, secret beaches, a bookstore the Beat poets built, and a vintage arcade where quarters still work.

SFMOMA, de Young, Asian Art Museum, Exploratorium, Cal Academy, Legion of Honor — which San Francisco museums are actually worth it? Ranked with honest assessments and audio guide links.

Mission vs North Beach vs Marina vs Hayes Valley — an honest ranking of SF's best neighborhoods with where to stay, eat, and walk. Free audio guides for each district.

Six San Francisco landmarks, ordered so you never backtrack, timed so you know how long each stop takes, and wired into Google Maps with one click. Plus an audio guide at every stop.

The warmest month in SF is September (not July). Summer is foggy — Mark Twain never actually said that quote. Month-by-month weather, what to pack, and when to visit for the best experience.

Only have a weekend? Day 1: the postcard hits in 3 hours. Day 2: the wild side — Lands End, Sutro Baths, Golden Gate Park, and a sunset at the bridge. All with audio guides and Google Maps.

A full-day plan for seeing SF with children: hands-on science, sea lions, 100-year-old arcade machines, free chocolate, and a cable car ride. Audio guides at every stop so the adults learn something too.

The views in Singapore are as dramatic as the city itself. Here are the best viewpoints — free and paid — and how to get to each one at the right time of day.

The food in Singapore is the reason to come. Here is where to eat in Singapore — from the famous institutions to the neighborhood places that locals actually go

Singapore has more to it than the postcard attractions. These are the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that tourists skip but locals swear by.

Everything you need to know before you go to Singapore — the transport, the etiquette, the neighborhoods, the traps, and the things nobody tells you.

Singapore in one day: the sights, the food, the neighborhoods, and the view at the end of the day. This is how to see Singapore properly — with G20X audio guide

The views in Tokyo are as dramatic as the city itself. Here are the best viewpoints — free and paid — and how to get to each one at the right time of day.

The food in Tokyo is the reason to come. Here is where to eat in Tokyo — from the famous institutions to the neighborhood places that locals actually go to.

Tokyo has more to it than the postcard attractions. These are the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that tourists skip but locals swear by.

Everything you need to know before you go to Tokyo — the transport, the etiquette, the neighborhoods, the traps, and the things nobody tells you.

Tokyo in one day: the sights, the food, the neighborhoods, and the view at the end of the day. This is how to see Tokyo properly — with G20X audio guides to wal