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Documentation Checklist for the International Business Traveler

by Local Bigwig April 17, 2012
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Preparing for an extended stay in the United States can be quite daunting for international business travelers. The travel checklist below covers important documents you should have ready before your business trip! Passport & Driver’s License – Make sure that both of these identification documents don’t expire while you’re abroad. To be safe, both documents [...]

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Interview with a Featured Host, James P in San Francisco

by Local Bigwig September 15, 2011
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In this post, we are featuring one of our great “power hosts.”  James P, who has listed his properties with Local Bigwig for 1+ years, manages multiple units in San Francisco.  He kindly shared his background and property information with us. Can you tell us about what you do? My partner and I own and [...]

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Using Mobile Apps to Find Restaurants in Your New Neighborhood

by Lauren G. July 30, 2011
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In today’s tech-savvy world, the phone book has fallen by the wayside, especially when we’re figuring out what’s for dinner. Instead, we find consumer-generated reviews, check-ins or the occasional food critic review through various mobile apps. And though it may seem like there is too much going on, finding the perfect place for dinner is [...]

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Strolling San Francisco’s Coast – Lands End Trail and the Sutro Baths

by Lauren F. June 22, 2011
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It truly has felt like summer around San Francisco this week and when the temperature rises, San Franciscans head outside to take advantage of what is sure to be a short-lived climate blip before the fog rolls in again. For this reason, I decided to write this week about a great walk I took that [...]

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Always Up for a Good Lime

by Ray May 18, 2011
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Brunches, lunches, and exciting dinners:  nothing is too good for this tart and tantalizing tasting-restaurant.  Lime, located on Market Street in the Upper Market, seemingly operates on a trim set of ideals:  great food and great drinks at reasonable prices and very reasonable portions.  A Sunday brunch at Lime, as a good friend once put [...]

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Mural, Mural on the Walls

by Ray May 6, 2011
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When first walking down 24th street in the Mission, you may notice a bright flash of color in the corner of your eye. Maybe you will ignore it, choosing instead to focus on your conversation, your thoughts, or perhaps your coffee.  But then, perhaps you make a slight turn, or perform a shake of the [...]

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Winner of the Contest, Drive Local with RelayRides, Win $100 Driving Credit

by Local Bigwig April 28, 2011
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And the contest winner is… Rodrigo Enriquez, who commented: “THE MARIN HEADLANDS! Where else can you hike next to rocky shores breaking the Pacific seas along with amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the spectacular San Francisco skyline? Tucked in the Marin Headlands is Hawk Hill an incredible but little known spot where [...]

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Contest: WIN $100 Driving Credit from RelayRides

by Local Bigwig April 4, 2011
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Local Bigwig is hosting a Facebook contest “Drive Local with RelayRides, Win $100 Driving Credit” in collaboration with RelayRides, the first neighbor-to-neighbor carsharing company! RelayRides is an online community where individuals make their cars available to non-car owners at affordable rates. Currently available in San Francisco and Boston, RelayRides helps its users save money (as [...]

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Parking is a Piece of Cake in San Francisco

by Ray February 23, 2011
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Parking is a major issue for many people working and living in a major metropolitan area.  But what if you’re on a family vacation or on corporate assignment in an unfamiliar city?  Parking can become even more of a hassle when you haven’t had the chance to shop around; what may be a deal could [...]

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Battle for the Burger

by James January 10, 2011
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So the new year is here and we all say that it is time to start the healthy diet routine once again. With a week full of cereal, almond and snap pea snacks, and carb free dinners… Sunday (my day to splurge) arrives at last! This decadent day can only be celebrated by the all [...]

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