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Expertise

I am knowlegeable about most all parts of California, but am most knowlegeable about San Diego, San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas, Wine Country regions, North Coast, Yosemite, Mother Lode, Tahoe, and Central California.

Experience in the area

I'm a fourth generation Californian and know the history, culture, and geography of the state very well. Born and raised in the Francisco Bay Area, I lived 8 years in San Diego, and now reside in Stockton, CA. I worked 6 years in the Napa/Sonoma wine industry. I have also traveled to 19 different countries, on all continents of the world except Australia and Antartica

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I'm a gold star member at VirtualTourist.com.

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Virtualtourist.com

Education/Credentials

I have a Master's degree in English, and have teacher's credentials for grades K through 12. I currently teach at the community college level.

Past/Present Clients

I have helped many visitors from all over the world appreciate the great state of California, and I have also helped Californians visit other parts of the world.

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Claire08/28/0910101010great advice thank-you
Dylan07/16/0910101010Thanks
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anu05/11/0910101010thank you soooo much :)
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Recent Answers from Ernest Tufft

2009-10-29 San Francisco:

Hi Valerie, Sorry for the delay in reply to your question about travel to San Francisco with husband and 3 year old boy. This issue of access for your child is your judgement based upon the temprament

2009-09-22 California Trip:

Hi Susan, Your trip is basically well planned. Here are a few comments only. Oakland is a good airport, and you can leave the rental car for after time spent in SF. Rather, take BART into the city

2009-09-12 road trip Irvine to Napa:

Hi David, Thanks for the offer about Israel. I have already traveled throughout the MiddleEast--Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia--but have been remiss in not visiting the Holy Lands of Israel and

2009-09-11 San Francisco, Oakland & Yosemite:

Hi David, I'm not an expert on RV parking in San Francisco, except to say that it is extremely limited. The city is a risky nightmare in which to drive for conventional automobile, much more so for

2009-08-27 Drive from San Fransisco to San Diego for art lovers:

Hi Claire, There are many world-class art galleries in the small towns along CA-1, the coastal highway. Much of this art is contemporary and overstated in my opinion, many being impressionistic landscapes

 

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