Wisetrips Travel Blog

I can't believe Alex is turning 21!  To celebrate the momentous occasion, Inna and I purchased a few presents, followed by a delicious dinner at the Michelin-rated Selby's Restaurant in Redwood City. For presents, I purchased the following items. Initially, Alex wanted to build a Gaming PC, but after numerous discussions, it seemed that a PlayStation 5 would be more suitable for his gaming needs. Sony PlaySt…

In the morning, the  iwindsurf Pro Forecast called for 20-25 knot winds at Crissy Field at around 2:00 pm, and I decided to risk driving up to San Francisco in the hope of wing foiling. After loading my 2008 Toyota Sienna minivan with my Naish Hover LE Carbon 95 board  and 2 Duotone SLS Wings (4.0m, 5.0m), I stopped by Shell to refuel. I noticed that gas prices have increased to $5.20 / gallon! I checked Google Maps, a…

When I noticed a considerable heatwave headed to the Bay Area during the July 4th holiday weekend, I looked for nearby places where daytime temperatures would be more moderate. After looking at Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and Lake Tahoe, Inna and I decided to book 2 nights at the Inn at the Pier Hotel (a Hilton Property) on Pismo Beach. Initially, only Inna and I were planning the trip, as Alex was scheduled to fly to Liberi…