11 Cool Airbnbs in California
Right now many people are itching to go on a retreat but don't know how to do so safely. The good news is renting homes through Airbnbs seems to be one of the ... Discover More..
North America
For the purposes of this blog, North America also includes the countries of Central America, so the posts featured here cover all the countries from Canada in the north down to Panama in the south.
Riverhouse on the Deschutes: Retreat to Nature in Bend, Oregon
Though I am a city girl at heart, I need frequent trips into the wild outdoors to avoid going crazy. To breathe in the fresh air, hike up wooded hills, and take... Discover More..
Dia de Los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of the Dead
I recently realized that in nine years of living in LA, a city where 32% of the population identifies as Mexican-American, I have never attended a Dia de Los Mu... Discover More..
The TWA Hotel: A Night in the Golden Age of Travel
When I first moved to New York, I spent most of the winter eagerly awaiting the day I would pull up with my parents to the front of the TWA Terminal at JFK Airp... Discover More..
10 Instagram Accounts Everyone Who Loves LA Should Follow
Living in Los Angeles is sometimes an idyllic, sun-soaked dream. Other times, it's an unnavigable sprawling mass of endless neighborhoods featuring a constant b... Discover More..
7 Surprising Perks of a Palm Springs Getaway You May Not Know About
I will be honest here: in the past eight years of living in Los Angeles, I had not once been inclined to go on a classic Palm Springs getaway with my friends.
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9 Myths About Immigration (And Why They’re Wrong)
While it may not seem to fall under the purview of "travel blogging", you can look at immigration as a very permanent form of travel.
Also, it is impossible ... Discover More..
5 Ultra Creepy Places in Los Angeles
When you think of Los Angeles, the usual stereotypes probably drift to mind: surfers, celebrities, aspiring singers-actors-dancers-jugglers, etc. But there is a... Discover More..
Halloween Special: Is the Winchester Mystery House Haunted?
On one of my numerous road trips through California, I found myself pulling up to the sprawling Winchester Mystery House. Those of you who already know the mans... Discover More..
JUCY Campervan Road Trip: Everything You Need to Know
If you're thinking of renting a JUCY Campervan to undertake your next epic road trip adventure, but are intimidated because you've never done the RV/campervan t... Discover More..