Ten Orange County Museums You Should Visit
Usually when I think of museums, its the big and famous ones that come to mind; American Museum of Natural History in New York, Art Institute in Chicago, and The…
Liberty Station–The Perfect Afternoon in San Diego
Recently Jason and I set aside a day to visit one of our new favorite places in San Diego, Liberty Station. We know this city well, and have many favorite…
More Ways to Spend 2 Days in Los Angeles
My list of things to do in Los Angeles is never ending (as you might have noticed from this article or this article.) Just as I think I’ve seen it…
Exploring the Eastern Sierras
After five days of exploring the Eastern Sierras, Jason and I had only scratched the surface. We visited museums, national historic sites, and a wide range of natural wonders, yet…
Eastern Sierra Hiking–Our Favorite Scenic Trails
It’s hard to believe that Jason and I have lived in California for over three decades and just recently made our first trip to the Eastern Sierras and more specifically,…
Planning The Perfect Trip to Quebec City
For my friends on the East Coast, Quebec City is a popular destination. But for those of us on the West Coast, this city isn’t on our radar. When Californians…
Weekend in Ojai–The Perfect Getaway
The purpose of our weekend in Ojai was to stay at Caravan Outpost. Ever since Jason had shown me pictures online of this unique “glamping” site I was determined to…
Keeping It Local–Appreciating The Food Scene in Quebec
Cultivating, purchasing, and serving local food isn’t a new concept in the culinary world. In fact it’s been around for decades, many crediting Alice Waters with bringing it to the…
When You Can’t Get To Spain–A Tour of La Española Meats
Have you ever visited a new country, fallen in love with the food, and then returned home to search for your newest favorite cuisine? Jason and I have done this…
5 Ways to Explore Portland Like a Local
In 2003 the city of Portland adopted the motto, Keep Portland Weird. It’s certainly a great conversation starter since most people don’t know what it means. It was intended to…