by Kitty71 | Nov 3, 2023 | California, Day Trips, Nature, North America, USA
Are you looking for some time in nature in Northern San Diego County? Want to go hiking but not up for a huge challenge? Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is the place for you. This was my second visit at this park with its rare trees and I enjoyed it even more than...
by Kitty71 | Oct 13, 2023 | California, Day Trips, North America, USA
There are numerous great beach towns all along the coast from LA down to San Diego, but if you are looking for a day trip to the beach from Los Angeles without a car nothing beats San Clemente. I have visited many of the small communities along the coast and love them...
by Kitty71 | Oct 10, 2023 | California, Day Trips, Nature, North America, USA
Encinitas, CA, offers not only one but two popular botanical gardens: the San Diego Botanic Garden and the Meditation Gardens of the Self-Realization Fellowship. So which one should you visit? During my recent trip to Southern California I visited both in one day and...
by Kitty71 | Sep 28, 2023 | California, City, Day Trips, North America, USA
When my Uber driver dropped me off at the Queen Mary’s parking lot in Long Beach he shuddered and declared that he would not want to stay the night there. Not because the ship didn’t look inviting (it does) or because he was afraid of being on the water....
by Kitty71 | Aug 18, 2023 | Day Trips, Europe, Portugal
Are you planning a trip to Sintra but feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it confusing to figure out which attractions to see there? If so this short guide is for you! Until a couple of years ago, Portugal had never been on my radar as a vacation destination. Sure, the...
by Kitty71 | May 17, 2023 | Day Trips, England, Events, Hotels
Royal Ascot is probably the most famous horse race worldwide and one of the biggest events in the British Social Calendar. But what is Royal Ascot really like and what can you expect? I attended Royal Ascot last year on Ladies’ Day. My visit wasn’t quite...
