Clean Out Your Refrigerator
There is no time like the 9th day of the 30-day decluttering challenge to clean out your refrigerator. When I set myself this task yesterday,…
Plan Your Escape to Idyllwild
I came to Idyllwild knowing very little about it. The promise of cooler temps in a mountain village setting only a two and half hour drive…
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Discovering the Secrets of Mission San Gabriel Archangel
The fourth of the 21 missions founded in Alta California is Mission San Gabriel Archangel. Founded in 1771, this mission is still an impressive, towering…
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A Storm Blows into Point Lobos
While staying at Hofsas House Hotel in Carmel, it was suggested to us by Carrie Theis, General Manager, that Point Lobos was one of the “must see”…
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Tips for Your First Trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea
There is no shortage of things to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and if it is your first escape to this lovely town, the choices may seem overwhelming.…
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Six Reasons to Choose Hofsas House Hotel When Visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea
The Bavarian-styled Hofsas House Hotel is sheltered by a canopy of San Carlos Street trees, and welcomes travelers from around the globe. This boutique hotel offers…
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Pfeiffer Beach: The Hidden Purple Sands of Big Sur
In a place famous for its natural wonders, I suppose I should not have been surprised that there would be hidden charms in the form…
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Elephant Seals Delight Travelers Along the Central Coast
Of all the things you plan on a road trip up to the Central Coast from Los Angeles, it is the unexpected surprise that often stays…
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Ghost Towns: Amboy, California
Amboy, California is an excellent of example of one of the Route 66 ghost towns, only this one has a new owner, and it’s not…
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Ghost Towns: Kelso, California
Thanks to an impromptu Valentine’s Day trip to the desert, I’m now fascinated with ghost towns — specifically the boom and bust towns that are…
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A Taste of Agua Dulce Winery
After spending some time up at Vasquez Rocks, I contemplated my next move. Should I head home to Los Angeles and get things like laundry…
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