When in Los Angeles…Take a Spiritual Day Trip

Posted in California| Local| Los Angeles
Jun 21
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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

Posted in California| Local| Los Angeles| Reviews
Feb 28
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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)

Posted in California| Los Angeles| Reviews
Jan 27
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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

Posted in California| Los Angeles| Wine| winery
Jun 7
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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

Redwood City: A Surprise Find

Posted in California| Local
Nov 22

I expected to find San Francisco simply beautiful.  I had no doubt that the PCH and especially Big Sur would take my breath away. I also had no doubt that that infamous spot on Highway 5 would take my breath away in a whole different manner (hold your breath and drive real fast past Harris Ranch).But… Read more

Culver City: The View from Above

Posted in California| Local
Mar 16

“So do you want to meet for a walk? I found a great new place just a few minutes from here,” my friend asks.                                           “Sure, why not?”  This will be a slight departure from our regular meet up at… Read more

Hotel Review: Marriott Laguna Cliffs

Posted in California| Reviews
Dec 29

I am just getting back from a 2-night stay at the Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa in Dana Point, CA. Mom and I were originally thinking about heading to New York City for the holiday, but in the end decided that she’d come out to visit me in Los Angeles. Since I wouldn’t be spending… Read more

California Road Trip with Mom

Posted in California| Home| Road Trip
Dec 27

Merry Christmas, everyone! I do hope that all of you had a very happy holiday season and you are preparing for an amazing 2012. For the second time this month I find myself in Dana Point, CA. At the beginning of the month, I drove down with 3 other ladies to attend my friend June’s wedding… Read more