BAGBNB Luggage Storage

Posted in Los Angeles| Luggage| Tips
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Ever arrive in a city way before your hotel check in time? Or been out in a city all day for meetings with a bunch of bags you only need for part of the day? If so, then you may find yourself unnecessarily lugging around bags from place to place. What you need is a good… Read more

When in Los Angeles…Take a Spiritual Day Trip

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As America’s second city, Los Angeles has enough attractions, both manmade and natural, to keep you entertained for years. But sometimes its nice to get out of the city for a bit of a day trip. Earlier this year, I joined a few friends for an excursion out to the California desert to experience a sound bath… Read more

When in Los Angeles…Get A View from Above

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Driving from my home on the west side of LA to a friend’s place in Eagle Rock the other day, I noticed how the downtown skyline is changing.  New hotels and apartment buildings going up and cranes spotting the horizon in all directions.  Downtown Los Angeles has been growing and gentrifying for years, but it seems… Read more

When in Los Angeles… (A Series)

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Hi Everyone!  It is almost the end of January and I hope the year has started off with some great travel for you.  For me…well, since getting back from my New Year’s trip to Palm Springs, I’ve been home bound, but when you live in a great city like Los Angeles, it is not the end… Read more

Treasures Close to Home

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One day into my first (of three) international summer trips for 2015, I wanted to stop and take a moment to throw some love out to my adopted home state of California.  I have to say that I feel pretty darned fortunate to live in a city that many people consider a prime vacation spot. When I fly… Read more

The High Season at Hotel Hayward

Posted in B&B| Hotels| Los Angeles

Last night I got a burst of energy and I was up for hours cleaning, arranging flowers and straightening things up for my next guests.  While I miss my dear friend and roommate who moved to Vermont a few weeks ago, her empty room has coincided with the high season around here at Hotel Hayward.  Or… Read more

365 days later…

Posted in Los Angeles| RTW| Work

As a general rule, I believe its best to look forward and focus on creating the future you want to live.  There are times, however, when you do need to reflect on where you’ve been. It’s never healthy to dwell in the past, but glancing back to either remember the good times or to learn from… Read more

Q & A With the Owner of Traveler's Bookcase (Part II)

Posted in Books| Local| Los Angeles| Travel

In last Thursday’s post, I began my interview with Natalie Compagno, co-owner of Los Angeles’ Travelers bookcase, a book store dedicated to all things travel. Naturally a place I love!Below is the second half of our interview where I ask her more questions about her personal travels.Natalie Compagno, owner of a Traveler’s BookcaseNH: Now, a few questions… Read more

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