Jonathan Lest

Jonathan Lest is a world traveler with a home base in the San Francisco Bay Area. His suitcase is always half-packed, and his passport rarely gets a break, but no matter where his adventures take him, he always finds himself drawn back to San Francisco. With a passion for exploring new cities, trying local cuisines & discovering global cultures, Jonathan brings a wide and adventurous perspective to his writing.

When he’s not chasing sunsets across continents or finding the best street food in a new city, he’s uncovering the best events, festivals, and experiences in the Bay Area. His articles focus on big-picture culture, international influence, and the kind of events that make people feel like they’re part of something exciting and new. Jonathan’s travel background helps him look at the Bay Area through a fresh and worldly lens and makes his content especially great for visitors, new residents and locals.