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Camping in San Diego: Explore the Best Spots!

Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado, Camping in San Diego County, California

This article has everything you need to know about camping in San Diego County! As you guys have probably noticed, I am a big camping fan. I have camped in all Southern California counties and in many counties located in the rest of the state.  My campground bucket list keeps growing because I keep finding […]


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Blog California San Luis Obispo USA

Montaña de Oro State Park, San Luis Obispo, California

Coralline Cove, Montaña de Oro State Park, San Luis Obispo, California

This article provides details on all the wonderful things to do in Montaña de Oro State Park. Have meteorologists given you misleading information? I think it has happened to all of us. One of my most notorious “weather.com fiascos” took place during one of my Central Coast getaways.  Based in Morro Bay, I checked the […]


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Blog California San Diego Travel USA

Things to Do in Ocean Beach, San Diego

Ocean Beach Pier

Nancy from Around the World at the Weekend shares her expertise on the best things to do in Ocean Beach, California. Ocean Beach is the perfect place to visit. The unique shops and hippy vibe make it an unusual and laid back choice with a ban on chain stores and an amazing farmers market. In […]


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Blog California Palm Desert Palm Springs Travel USA

Easy Day Trips from Palm Springs, California

Whitewater Preserve near Palm Springs

This article provides a plethora of ideas on day trips from Palm Springs, California! Palm Springs has become the quintessential place for a winter vacation or long stay.   With time, the world-famous music festivals that take place in the vicinity and a considerable number of developments have made the city popular even when temperatures are […]


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Blog California Los Angeles Palos Verdes Travel USA

Terranea Trails, Bluffs and Coves, Palos Verdes

Terranea Cove, Palos Verdes, California

This articles higlights the trails located in Terranea Resort and Spa in Los Angeles. When I visited Pelican Cove, in the Palos Verdes Peninsula, my husband told me, “Next time, we have to take that trail going south.” I nodded but wasn’t very excited with the idea since it didn’t look like there was much […]


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Blog California Palm Desert Palm Springs Travel USA

Things to Do in the Salton Sea, California

Things to Do in the Salton Sea, Imperial County, California, Salton Sea formations at sunset

Heather from That OC Girl shares her expertise on the interesting things to do in the Salton Sea. Bizarre, surreal, quirky, desolate…these might be some of the words you can use to describe the area of the Salton Sea. What was once a hot spot for famous Californians to escape the LA life, the Salton […]


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Blog California Mendocino Travel USA

Things to Do in Fort Bragg, California

Point Cabrillo, Things to Do in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California

Shang from Zip Up and Go shares her expertise on the best things to do in Fort Bragg! Fort Bragg is one of those under the radar cities in California that is begging to be explored. I mean, it is hard to compete with its sweeping views of the Pacific, long history, and small-town charm.  […]


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Big Sur Blog California Travel USA

McWay Falls: Stunning Spot in Big Sur

McWay Cove and Falls, Big Sur, California

This article highlights McWay Falls, a natural gem located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and considered one of the premier spots in Big Sur, California! “Do you know where I can find the waterfall?” a lady in her early twenties asked me while showing off her Portuguese accent. “Actually, I am not sure but […]


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Blog California Orange County Travel USA

Los Rios Historic District, San Juan Capistrano

Cottage at Los Rios

This article provides details on how to explore the Los Rios Historic District in San Juan Capistrano! A walk around my neighborhood brings a sense of nostalgia.  As I walk through the streets, the small, one-story houses originally built in the area are squished between huge apartment complexes.  In the name of progress and profits, […]


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Blog California Orange County Travel USA

Mission San Juan Capistrano: A Well Polished Jewel

Mission fountain and pond, San Juan Capistrano

This article provides several compelling reasons to visit Mission San Juan Capistrano.  In addition, it provides ideas on what to do in the surrounding area. People come to California to experience the sunshine, sand, and waves.  Others dream about adventures on the Sierra Nevada or the unique rock formations on the deserts.  The state is […]


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Blog California Orange County Travel USA

Guide to Orange County’s Beach Towns

San Clemente, Pier, Orange COunty

In this article, we explore the best (and most fun) Orange County’s Beach Towns! Orange County is blessed with 42 miles of coastline.  That number may not sound impressive but, let me assure you, those 42 miles can keep you busy for days (if not for months). Theme parks (Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm), extensive shopping […]


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Blog El Salvador Food

El Salvador Coffee: Everything you Need to Know!

El Salvador Coffee: Tours, Growing Regions, Varieties and Where to Drink

El Salvador coffee is such a wonderful treat! Find everything you need to know about the coffee from this Central American country. Once, El Salvador was one of the most reputable coffee producers in the world. However, internal struggles had affected negatively the production and exportation of national goods. Nowadays, the panorama is brighter. El […]


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Blog California San Francisco Travel USA

Things to Do in the Mission District, San Francisco

Things to do in the Mission District, San Francisco, Mission Alley

Today, Paroma, a San Francisco resident, shows us all the exciting things to do in the Mission District. San Francisco’s 49 square miles packs in dozens of tiny neighborhoods (or, “hoods” as we residents like to call ‘em) but the one that is the largest, most colorful, and buzzing with life is the indomitable Mission […]


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Blog California Santa Barbara Travel USA

Downtown Santa Barbara: Things to Do, See and Eat

Colorful building, trees and flowers in Downtown Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara is the heart of the so-called American Riviera.  I have put together everything you need to know about this exciting destination! Travel helps us satisfy that sense of escape a lot of us crave.  Who does not want to break the tedious and monotonous routine? If you want to add an exciting […]


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Blog California Los Angeles Travel USA

3 Days in Los Angeles Itinerary: What to See & Do

3 days in Los Angeles itinerary, Famous balloon statue at The Broad, DTLA

With 3 days in Los Angeles, you can see, do and eat a lot! Find out how to make the most of your days in this article. Great news! Tanama Tales has been selected as one of the top California blogs by Feedspot! After living in Los Angeles for over 18 years, I still feel […]


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