Christopher Hall
While reporting on food, architecture, travel and other cultural topics, San Francisco journalist Christopher Hall has carved stones for a medieval French castle, interviewed San Quentin inmate-artists, surveyed Istanbul from its highest minaret, participated in a Brazilian voodoo ceremony, eaten tapas with an octogenarian nun in Seville, bowled with drag queens in Las Vegas, and rowed across a fjord with a Norwegian cheesemaker and one of her goats.
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He has written for many publications, including Smithsonian, the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Saveur, National Geographic Traveler, AARP The Magazine, Gourmet, and Sunset. He is a frequent Via contributor.
Articles by Christopher Hall
A winter weekend in Banff, Alberta, means there’s something for everyone.
The West offers no shortage of glorious desert landscapes for winter hikes.
Old-school cool meets new chic in the Southern California desert.
These tropical destinations deliver natural beauty, creature comforts, and quality beach time.
Huckleberries are the flavor of summer in the Pacific Northwest.
Friendly towns, quiet woods, and gorgeous beaches make the island perfect for a summer idyll.
Beat the Tahoe crowds in this Sierra getaway.
Restaurants, bars, and performance spaces are blooming between Powell Street and the Civic Center.
Fourteen historic homes in the West, including Hearst Castle and the Gamble House, welcome visitors.
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park features over 1,000 acres of greenery, and two excellent museums.
Fall foliage, fine food, special events, and winetasting make Saratoga a great autumn destination.
AAA Travel Agent Marina Axline offers tips for planning a memorable reunion trip.
When Thomas the Tank Engine no longer keeps the kids enthralled, it's time for a mini train ride.
Benicia, a charming waterfront town on the Carquinez Strait, was once the capital of California.