Wisetrips Travel Blog

A few weeks ago, Inna and I discussed our plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. We were reminiscing about our past trips to Sedona and how much we enjoyed hiking there. We also missed the amazing Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas.  Why not visit Las Vegas and Sedona with a stop in the Grand Canyon? Since we could not take time off work, we could work remotely from Las Vegas for a few days and then drive to the …

After I finished my SUP surfing session at the Hook (41st Street, Capitola), I tried to carefully take my 9'3" Fanatic Allwave SUP out of the water. However, exiting through the surf is tricky during high tide as waves hit the launch location. One of the waves hit me, and I let go of the SUP. The SUP hit nearby rocks and was dented. After trying to find someone to repair the board, I found John Miller in San Bruno…

One of my older Firex Smoke Detectors stopped working in our master bedroom (after a shower, it was activated but wouldn't silence). I started looking for the best replacement for my home's detectors.   I looked at multiple reviews of Smoke Detectors on Amazon.com, but I needed help identifying the best one. I have tried the following smoke detectors so far: X-Sense Smoke Alarm, 10-Year Battery Fire Alarm S…

The 41st annual Leap Sandcastle Classic at Ocean Beach, San Francisco, was scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023. We heard a little bit about it from the website : The Leap Sandcastle Classic is back at Ocean Beach on Oct. 28, 2023 from 11am-3:30pm ! The free event brings out thousands of people for the ultimate sandcastle contest. You can watch teams build absolutely enormous sand sculptures while enjo…