Garrapata. Garrapata. It is difficult to understand how a noun that inspires all sorts of disgusting thoughts can be used to describe such a beautiful place. I am referring to the Garrapata State Park located in the northern part of Big Sur (about 7 miles south of Carmel). Garrapata means “thick” in Spanish. After some […]
Ragged Point, California and the Million Dollar View
After about 30 miles, the golden rolling hills morphed into densely wooded cliffs. ‘Civilization’ was left behind. Road sign featuring the ‘s’ symbols started to appear more often. It was a clear announcement of the sharp curves we were going to encounter for the next 100 miles. As we gained elevation, sea stacks, down at […]
Los Angeles Food Festival Asian Night Market
The Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival is a four-day event showcasing the fine food culture throughout Los Angeles and the country. This is an opportunity to get a sample of the food cooked by some of the industry biggest influencers and talents. I already wrote in detail about my experience in the event’s Grand […]
Los Angeles Ultimate Food Festival
Beware foodies: this post may cause excessive drooling (keep your electronic devices safe!). Actually, I am not sure why I am referring to foodies. I believe most of us have a debility for food, enjoy discussing different food aspects and are not indifferent to appealing food photography (even though we all have a Facebook or […]
Unique LA: Wonderful Market Supporting Local Talent
Unique LA can be described as an indoor market where more than 350 hand-selected artists and designers showcase their distinctive, hip, and locally-made products. Did you get that? Well, let me give you more details. Imagine yourself taking an elevator to the penthouse of a thirteen stories building. Once the elevator doors open, you see […]
Celebrity Cruises Great Food and Wine Festival
This article highlights the best offerings of the Celebrity Cruises Great Food and Wine Festival. Have you heard about food and wine festivals at sea? Let me tell you such a thing exists. For example, the Celebrity Reflection (Celebrity Cruises) will be sailing the Caribbean this November while delighting passengers who have a great interest […]
Ojai: Amazing Town in Ventura County
Because it is located in Southern California, Ventura County does not get a lot of attention. To be honest, it is not easy to stand out when you are squished between romantic Santa Barbara and glamorous Los Angeles. However, that doesn’t mean the county should only be used as a pit stop when going […]
Vintage Bouquet Extravaganza at the Greystone Mansion
Last Sunday, the 26th Annual Vintage Bouquet Food and Wine Extravaganza took place at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. Established in 1988, the event has grown in size and prestige featuring hors d’oeuvres by the area’s top chefs accompanied by live entertainment and a live and silent auction. Proceeds from the event support the […]
12 Tips for Turning your Dreams into Reality
We all have dreams. They are those things we fantasize about, those things that light a fire inside us. In some way, we all want to turn those dreams into reality. But, there is a catch. To make dreams come true, determination, time, and effort are needed. I believe we all have the qualities to […]
Point Vicente Lighthouse at Dusk
For our weekly photo feature, I have chosen a favorite place of mine: the Point Vicente Lighthouse and its surrounding area. But, there is a twist. I captured several photos during sunset (a spectacular sunset I may say). Earlier this week, I also posted about the Palos Verdes Peninsula but I don’t seem to get […]
So, What Happened with 2013′s Bucket List?
Last January, I published a 2013 bucket list. I did the same for 2012. Because that initial list yielded positive results, I went ahead and wrote (and share) a brand new list for 2013. My bucket list was somewhat different from what I have seen published on other websites. Yes, I included things I have […]
Happy New Year and Third Anniversary!
A happy new year and third anniversary! In this article, I reflect on the past year accomplishments and future plans for the blog. The New Year has arrived and that can only mean one thing. Well, at least one important thing for this blog. We are entering into celebration mode because it is our anniversary. […]
2013: A Year with a Lot of Ups and Downs
If I have to judge the year in terms of the economic, material, and human losses, I would have to say the past 365 years have been catastrophic. I would even dare to say this has been one of the worst years of my life. However, the coin always has two sides. Yes, there have […]
8 Unusual Foods to Try in Rome
Take a look at some of the most unusual food to try in Rome. Rome, the eternal city, in terms of food, is associated with pasta, pizza, and gelato. Those foods are phenomenal and every traveler should indulge in them as much as possible. However, a little bit of research leads us to other not […]
Dana Point: Beaches and Elephants
There were not a lot of things I knew about Dana Point before visiting the city. Let’s see. There are a good number of mega luxurious resorts there (Ritz Carlton, Monarch Resort). You can get on a boat that takes you to Catalina Island from one of the docks. The city is famous for its […]