December was full of travel for me, and the month wrapped up with a visit to Catalina over Christmas. It was my first time seeing the island,…
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Striking it Rich in Tonopah, Nevada at the Mizpah Hotel
There’s something romantic about the idea of people leaving everything safe and known to try a new life out west – particularly in 1900. Big…
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Uncovering the Treasures of the Emperors at the Chen Art Gallery
If I told you that the most important collection of Chinese art in private hands outside of China could be found in Torrance, California,…
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Review: Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach
If you have been reading the blog for a while, you know that often I stay in boutique hotels or rustic cabins. It’s actually…
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Review: The Grill at Antler’s Inn in Twin Peaks
How often do you get to say that you had dinner in Twin Peaks? Well, I suppose if you live in this small mountain…
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Review: Sleepy Hollow Cabins & Hotel
Less touristed than Big Bear, Crestline (about 9 miles from Lake Arrowhead) has it’s own small lake, loads of casual restaurants and several hiking…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Crestline, California
Whether you are swapping cool mountain breezes for the heat of Los Angeles, or you are hoping for a quiet escape from city life, Crestline, California…
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A Budget Escape to Newport Beach, California
Last week, Los Angeles was plagued with a serious heat wave. After suffering through the third night of an air-conditionless apartment that never cooled below…
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A Hike and a Rant in Kernville, California
Let’s start this by admitting that I am not a hiker. But I do enjoy walking around new places and exploring – provided it…
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Step Inside the Durrwood Creekside Lodge B&B
On our recent trip to Kernville, California, we knew where we wanted to go in the area, but we wanted to get a feel for…
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