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Discovering Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal and Leonard Cohen

If you love modern ballet or the music of Leonard Cohen, make a date to see one of the incredible performances of “Dance Me” by…

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Things to Do in Los Angeles: Hot Spots and Hidden Gems

Patricia February 11, 2020 37 Comments Beau Rials budget travel CheapOair.com family travel Los Angeles solo travel sponsored post Things to Do in Los Angeles Travel

Creating the perfect itinerary for a vacation in Los Angeles can feel overwhelming. CheapOair can help. Whether you are traveling solo or with kids to Southern California,…

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Where to Find the Best Halloween Decorations in LA [2019 Update]

Patricia October 19, 2019 18 Comments Best Halloween Decorations Halloween decorations LA Los Angeles Travel

Update October 28, 2019: This area in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California is currently under evacuation orders because of the Getty fire. Please…

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Have You Tried Mercado’s Happy Hour Yet?

Patricia April 10, 2018 No Comments Food and Drink Happy Hour Los Angeles Mercado Restaurant Mexican Those Someday Goals

I’m a big fan of “Happy Hour,” and I am always on the hunt for great ones in Los Angeles (despite my dueling desire to…

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Pamper Yourself with Luxury at the Marina Del Rey Hotel

Patricia August 3, 2017 No Comments California Hotel on the Water Los Angeles Luxury Hotel Marina Del Rey Hotel suite

Andy and I rarely indulge in a night away at an LA-area hotel. We’ve done it on special occasions (including a recent birthday excursion to…

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A Travel Guide to Venice and Marina Del Rey

Patricia June 17, 2017 2 Comments Food and Drink Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Things to Do Travel Travel Guide Venice

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…

Gus's Hot Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Food and Drink, Los Angeles, California

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Looking for Hot and Spicy Chicken in Los Angeles? Go to Gus’s!

Patricia March 13, 2017 1 Comment California Food and Drink Gus's Hot Chicken Los Angeles Spicy Chicken

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…

Scandinavian bakeries, food and drink, Los Angeles, California, Travel

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Sampling the Scandinavian Bakeries and Restaurants in Los Angeles

Patricia October 17, 2016 No Comments California Food and Drink Los Angeles Scandinavian bakeries Travel

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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Exploring the Catalina Casino

Patricia January 28, 2016 1 Comment Avalon California Casino Catalina island Los Angeles Things to Do Travel

One of the most iconic structures on the entire island of Catalina is the Catalina Island Casino. Even if you have only see photos of…

Avalon Grille, Avalon, Catalina, California, Restaurant, Food and Drink, Los Angeles

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Restaurant Review: Avalon Grille

Patricia January 26, 2016 5 Comments Avalon Avalon Grille Catalina island Food and Drink Los Angeles Restaurant

Avalon Grille sits in a prime location – on the corner of Crescent and Catalina in Avalon. With two walls entirely of windows, they…