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SAN CLEMENTE – A PERFECT BEACH TRIP FROM LA WITHOUT A CAR
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...
40+ BEST FREE ACTIVITIES IN LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles has a huge variety of activities but did you know that many of them are free? Of course there are many LA activities with a hefty price tag that are great fun. Universal Studios Hollywood, Celebrity Home Tours, Whale Watching Tours... the list goes on and...
THE BEST ICE CREAM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – A SEARCH
What better than some creamy ice cream on a hot and sunny day? But not all ice cream is the same - some isn't worth the calories. During my recent trip to Southern California I tried out a bunch of different ice cream/gelato places all along the coast. Read on to find...
WHERE TO FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A post about where to find a public restroom? You may wonder what that is all about. But let's face it – there is nothing more unpleasant than needing the bathroom when out and about and having no idea where to find one. Have you ever noticed that any organized tour...
HOTEL REVIEW OF QUEEN MARY, LONG BEACH
Are you looking for a detailed hotel review of Queen Mary, the iconic ocean liner moored in Long Beach? You have come to the right place. In her almost 90 year long history the Queen Mary has ferried the rich and famous across the Atlantic and served as a troop ship...
SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOU SHOULD KNOW
We are all familiar with Southern California from TV and movies, but there are a number of things that will surprise you on your first visit. They definitely surprised me when I first came to California as a teenager! Since then I have not only lived in LA for almost...
SANTA MONICA TO LAX BY BUS – A STEP-BY-STEP-REVIEW
Getting to LAX without a car can be quite a challenge. In most cases Uber is your best option but on my recent trip to Southern California I had already more than maxed out my travel budget so was looking for a cheaper option. Luckily, I was at the Inn at Venice...
CAPRI SUITES ANAHEIM HOTEL REVIEW
Deciding on a place to stay in Anaheim is not easy. There is a surprising number of motels and hotels in a small area, ranging from fairly inexpensive to outrageous prices. As this trip to Anaheim was a last minute change to my travel plans the budget was already...
REVIEW TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN GETAWAY
Choosing the right cruise line and ship is always tricky but especially so for a transatlantic cruise. With many sea days and so much time spent on board, finding the right fit is even more important. Hopefully this review of my recent 12-day Transatlantic Cruise on...
MY TOP 4 HOTELS IN 2022
During 2022 I stayed at 21 different hotel, sometimes just for one night, sometimes for an entire week. Almost all of the places I stayed at were pretty nice but some definitely stuck out as something special! So below I will show the top 4 hotels for 2022 based on my...