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Sandra Lee

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California, San Francisco, United States
As seen in: Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Tinybeans, 7x7, Mommy Poppins, HouseDigest, Mommy Nearest, Road Trips for Families
Covers:  travel, family, food, local guides, international resorts, wellness and motherhood
Doesn't Cover: technology, sports, gaming, and politics.

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I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) freelance writer specializing in family travel, food, and culturally immersive experiences. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I cover destinations that blend cultural storytelling with an eye for what makes a place feel personal. My work ranges from kid-friendly city guides and parenting essays to wellness escapes and relocation features. I'm available for editorial assignments and press trip collaborations with editors, PR teams, and tourism boards.

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7 Bay Area Food Trails to Feed Your Craving for Burgers, Ice Cream, Tacos + More

7 Bay Area Food Trails to Feed Your Craving for Burgers, Ice Cream, Tacos + More

Some adventures are all about a craving, whether it's oysters pulled straight from the bay, perfectly crafted…

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A Multigenerational Family Weekend in Tri-Valley, Northern California

A Multigenerational Family Weekend in Tri-Valley, Northern California

More folks are traveling with the kids AND grandparents. A multigenerational family weekend in Tri-Valley mak…

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Lake Havasu With Kids: 39 Fun Things To Do for an Epic Family Trip

Lake Havasu With Kids: 39 Fun Things To Do for an Epic Family Trip

Read on for the best things to do in Lake Havasu with kids, from fun Lake Havasu family activities to the bes…

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Is the Peninsula becoming a food destination? Three upcoming events make the case.

Is the Peninsula becoming a food destination? Three upcoming events make the case.

For years, the Peninsula was just the blur outside your window on the 101, a stretch largely framed as a comm…

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23 Free Hidden Gems and Secret Spots for Kids in San Francisco

23 Free Hidden Gems and Secret Spots for Kids in San Francisco

Discover San Francisco's hidden gems for kids-secret staircases, tucked-away playgrounds, quirky art, and mor…

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Learn to make gelato, pan dulce, and more at these sweet workshops and classes in San Francisco.

Learn to make gelato, pan dulce, and more at these sweet workshops and classes in San Francisco.

For those with a sweet tooth, San Francisco is a dessert paradise. Want something boozy? Humphrey Slocombe ha…

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If I'm being honest, I didn't really enjoy family vacations until my kids turned 10 Original

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By Sandra Lee
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It was one of those days that only parents of younger kids can truly relate to. We were on our annual family beach vacation in Mexico, where the beaches are beautiful, meals are included, and the goal is to relax. No one really knew what set the kids off (do we ever?), but I remember saying to myself, "This was supposed to be a vacation." If I'm being honest, I didn't really enjoy family vacations as much when my kids were younger.
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I stopped giving my kids big birthday gifts. Now, I take them on one-on-one trips instead. Original

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By Sandra Lee
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"I wish we did this every day", said my son as we played a game of UNO at the hotel after a swim in the pool, both of us still riding an ice cream-fueled high. We were on his annual birthday trip, and just like usual, it was just the two of us. This year, I planned an ice cream tour scavenger hunt across six shops, all in one day. Loading audio narration... As a parent of two, uninterrupted one-on-one time is rare.
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Is the Peninsula becoming a food destination? Three upcoming events make the case.

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By Sandra Lee
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While San Francisco, Oakland, and Napa each have clear food identities as fine dining capital, Wine Country playground, and culinary underdog, there’s no single thing that sets the Peninsula apart. You don’t really travel there for a meal; it’s more a place you happen to eat in because you live or work there (or are starving and need fuel now).
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Dallas Travel Magazine

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