7 Awesome Things To Do In Santa Monica
I’ve been to Santa Monica dozens of times over the years, but for some reason I’d never stayed here overnight. Since I’ve lived in Southern California for thirty years, Santa…
7 Things To Do In Mammoth Lakes In the Summer
I don’t ski, so I never took much interest in Mammoth Lakes. Then a friend familiar with the area--who also doesn’t ski--told me what a great place it is in…
Hiking In Laguna Beach–5 Trails To Try
Hiking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Laguna Beach, but it turns out this city is home to many scenic trails of…
Why Visit Los Angeles? 7 Things You Need To Know
Maybe I’m biased, but I think Los Angeles is one of the greatest cities in the world. Despite living in the area for over thirty years, I still haven’t experienced…
21 Free Things To Do In LA
Recently I wrote about free museums in Los Angeles, and that got me thinking about all the free things to do in LA. So I decided to write about the…
Romantic Things To Do On Catalina Island
I love rediscovering great destinations in my own backyard! Jason and I have both been to Catalina Island before, but it had been many years. And for some reason all of…
Weekend In Chicago – Where To Go & What To See
Chicago is definitely one of the best places to visit in the United States. If you're planning to spend two days in Chicago, then you'll want to familiarise yourself with…
Free Museums in Los Angeles You Need To Visit
Los Angeles is full of excellent museums. Whether you enjoy art, history, or science, this city has something for you. But what’s even better is the number of free museums…
A Romantic San Francisco Weekend
Jason and I love to get away for a few days right after Christmas. After weeks of decorating, shopping, cooking, and entertaining, we like to have some time to relax…
Best National Parks in California
California is fortunate to be home to nine national parks--more than any other state in the U.S.--and five national monuments. It could take a lifetime to explore all that national…