Is Los Angeles on your bucket list? I have lived in Los Angeles since 1998. I’ve learned three things: 1) I’ll never be an expert…
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Free LA: LACMA Jazz Concerts
If you have been reading me around the web for a while, you know that I love the classical music concert experience that can be had…
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Looking for a New Wine Getaway? Try Los Olivos!
I’ve flirted with Los Olivos for years, but other than a quick drive through town, I had never stayed to sample the wares. That…
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Looking for Hot and Spicy Chicken in Los Angeles? Go to Gus’s!
A couple of years ago I had drinks with a friend from out of town who told me that the next big thing in Los…
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Yes, Virginia, There is a Metro in Los Angeles
Are you surprised to find out that Los Angeles has a metro train system? Don’t worry – I think a lot of residents of…
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Sampling the Scandinavian Bakeries and Restaurants in Los Angeles
When you think of Los Angeles, you automatically think of terrific options for Scandinavian food, right? Yeah, I didn’t either. In fact, it was quite…
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Treat Yourself to Fine Dining in Big Bear, California
If you travel a lot, you probably know that restaurants near ski resorts (or water resorts) tend to be pricey, and it is not always…
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Conquering the Hiking Trails Near Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear, CA is stunningly scenic – we can all agree on that. It’s no wonder then that hikers, bikers and horseback riders have made…
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Budget-Friendly Cabins in Big Bear Lake
In July, we decided to celebrate Andy’s birthday up in Big Bear Lake. Having only visited that particularly area for brief visits, we did a…
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When Happy Hour Merges with Old Hollywood Glamour
Sweat was dripping down my back. I was nursing a blister across the top of my right foot – a product of a not-quite broken…
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