Exploring life's off-the-beaten-path options.
I jumped from my seat when the recorded voice on the Metro said to get out at the Pershing Square stop for a visit to Grand Central Market. For some reason, I was going to make it till Union Station. The rain sprinkled my camera lens during the short walk from the station to the [...]
The end of 2012 is rapidly approaching. On top of that, the second anniversary of Tanama Tales is around the corner. What better way to celebrate than remembering some of the best adventures of these past two years? Today, I bring you a recount of the Top California Moments in honor of the state I have called [...]
Sometimes, I just have luck. One day, a hiking trip to Malibu ended up as cultural feast in a first century villa. We were decided to hike to Escondido Falls. However, after merging into the CA-1 around Santa Monica, I said: “Why we don’t stop in the Getty Villa?” It took us about 45 minutes [...]
Today, the Endeavour made his last flight. He flew around many parts of Northern and Southern California before landing in the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Here are some pictures my husband and I took from a viewpoint in front of the airport. It was a great point since we saw the shuttle pass by [...]
In Southern California (and I guess in other parts of the world), the city of San Pedro is known mostly for one thing: it is where the Port of Los Angeles is located. For those of you not familiarized with the area, Downtown L.A. is located about 15 miles inland. The port serving the metropolitan [...]
I am pretty sure most of you are aware of one of the latest culinary trends: foraging. Maybe I shouldn’t call this act of harvesting edible, wild growing plants and fungi a “new trend”. Humans have been foragers for most of the history of our species. However, industrialization and modernism have accustomed us to [...]
Lately, I have been practicing one of the mottos I repeat over and over in this website: “You don’t have to travel far or spend a lot of money to have a great adventure”. To act according to the saying, I have been exploring several places close to home. I live less than 10 miles [...]
I realize a lot of people find museums boring and dull. I hold a different view of these spaces holding different works. To me, these are places waiting to be discovered, a ride to many cultures for a humble price. If you ask me to select between a museum or staying home (doing chores), I [...]
I like to visit ethnic neighborhoods. There is no easier way to travel far away than by visiting a place full of the aromas of a distant country. The most well know communities are the so called “Chinatowns”. It is like every big city has one of these (and almost every travel guide recommends a [...]
Some weeks ago, for the first time, I had the opportunity to join a food tour. I joined Six Taste’s Little Tokyo Tour. Six Taste was launched in 2009 by two young USC grads. Since then, the company has grown faster than grass. It is also one of the most innovative companies in Southern California. [...]
Hello! I’m glad to meet you. My name is Ruth. I like to bond with people by sharing stories, anecdotes and experiences. This blog is my way to share my stories for outstanding people willing to share the beauty of life.
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