'Meeks Bay' at Lake Tahoe

California

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September 13th 2012
So! Here is our first entry. Let’s just say the arrival into San Francisco was a little rocky. We were tired and flight-smelly, wandering the North Beach area with our rucksacks when we finally walked past a little door saying Europa Hotel sandwiched between several adult shops and topless bars… Upon entering the building the caretaker cheerfully told us that until recently the hotel had ... read more

North America » United States » California

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more