Today, Phil from Gourmet Globetrotter shows us how to spend 2 days in Los Angeles. Do not fear my friend, there is a lot to see in 2 days! There is no denying it – Los Angeles is a massive, sprawling city. However, things are slowly beginning to connect with the expansion of public transit […]
Los Angeles in a Day: Local Westside Itinerary
Today, Trina Marie Phillips shows us how to experience the west side of Los Angeles in a day or half-day! While my husband and I have been on the road for two years, traveling throughout Asia and Africa, before we started this round-the-world tour, Los Angeles was our home. We both grew up there. So, […]
Mexico Travel Tips: Safety, Money, Food, and More
Planning a trip to Mexico? Well, this article is full of Mexico travel tips! If you are visiting for the first or fifth time, I believe the tips shown below will help you to make your trip smoother. After being to Mexico over a dozen times, I cannot wait to share the tidbits I have […]
Food in El Salvador: Best Dishes, Desserts, and Drinks
This article discusses the must try food in El Salvador! El Salvador is one of the lesser-known countries in Central America. For a lot of different reasons, it is the country I have visited more times (lost count but over 8 times). Because of that, I can suggest you a compelling reason to visit this […]
How to be Brave: 12 Powerful Tips
This article provides tips on how to be brave. Yes, you can aim to be braver! I have to admit I am not the most courageous woman on earth. In fact, I chicken out easily. I am scared of heights and planes. I don’t like to drive on the freeway at night or surround myself […]
Borrego Springs’ Sculptures: Art the Desert
This article highlights Borrego Springs’ Sculptures, a surprising art expression in the middle of the desert. Waking up in Julian on a Tuesday forced us to consider greener pastures (locals assured most businesses are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays). In this case, I guess we chose dryer pastures since I set my eyes on Borrego […]
The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades: A Visit to the Past
This article highlights the wonderful Getty Villa located in Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles). Sometimes, I just have luck. One day, a hiking trip to Malibu ended up as a cultural feast in a first-century villa. Sounds insane. I know. Let me proceed. We wanted to hike to Escondido Falls. However, it took us about 45 […]
Barsha: North African Flavors in Hermosa Beach
After almost 6 years in business, the husband and wife team behind Barsha, a popular wine tasting room located in Manhattan Beach, has expanded their South Bay offerings by opening a restaurant focused on North African influenced appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks. Now opened in Hermosa Beach, Barsha, the restaurant (yes, same name) offers a […]
27 Ways to Ruin Your Travel Experience
Here are some fool-proof ways to ruin your travel experiences! Let’s face it. A lot of people don’t have an idea of how to reap the maximum benefit of travel. During my world wanderings, I have had to listen to complaints of almost every type. What people do not understand is that their attitude has […]
San Diego Safari Park: Photo Highlights
This article highlights the San Diego Safari Park. Call it safari, zoo, or wild animal park. None of those names convince me. In my opinion, the San Diego Safari Park is a research and conservation facility open to the public. Of course, the words “conservation” and “research” are not that advertisement friendly. They need to […]
The Best Beaches in El Salvador: Where to Go and Stay
This article discusses the best beaches in El Salvador. Beaches have the power to capture us. A lot of us have sweet memories of being close to the water. I grew up in Puerto Rico and moved to a Californian beach town as an adult. Therefore, I have lived all my life near the ocean […]
Planning a Trip to Portugal: Travel Guide and Tips
Planning a trip to Portugal? You need to read this before visiting! I am proving general advice about where to go, what to eat and how much to budget. Portugal exceeded my expectations in all ways possible. Before visiting a country, I think all of us have some sort of idea on how it is […]
Malibu’s Pier: One of the Top Attractions in Los Angeles
This article explores Malibu’s Pier (and its surroundings), one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. Malibu, like many other cities in California, has a pier that has become an icon due to its position on an area that was once called the Riviera of America (it is still the Riviera of the rich and […]
2 Days in Yosemite Itinerary: Sights, Hikes, and Tips
This 2 days in Yosemite itinerary cover a lot of practical information needed to plan a perfect trip to the park! Yosemite is a place like no other. Its combination of glacial valleys, granite monoliths, rushing waterfalls, giant sequoias, powerful streams, and crystal clear lakes makes it one of the most beautiful places on the […]
Los Angeles Farmers Market: Fun and Delicious Eats!
What about sharing a place where taste buds can rejoice to the max? Well, we have a deal. The Los Angeles Farmers Market started to operate in 1934 with farmers selling their goods from their trucks to the community. In a matter of months, business started to boom. Eateries and restaurants were established in the […]