At the Trailhead We were told that the Badlands trail in Indio is a must-do hike, offering impressive views of the surrounding mountains. We love...
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Baldassare Forestiere and the Garden Beneath California
There are gardens, and then there are the Forestiere Underground Gardens, where the first thing a visitor learns is that the...
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225 Steps Later: Discovering Thousand Steps Beach
While attending a tennis tournament this weekend, we had a few hours to spare before my daughter had to compete. Instead of...
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A Splashy 13th Birthday at SeaWorld San Diego
When your daughter turns 13, you realize two things: She’s officially a teenager. You no longer control the birthday...
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Halloween House Hunting in Burbank
While we were visiting L.A. for a tennis tournament in October, my wife decided we had to check out the city’s famous...
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We embarked on a journey to Oak Glen, California, lured by a friend’s persistent tales of its picturesque beauty. Packed with anticipation and...
On the Road So, picture this: It’s my daughter’s 11th birthday, and we’re all geared up for a fabulous trip from Palm Springs to...
So, there we were, our intrepid bunch of adventurers, including our slightly eccentric grandparents who had traveled all the way from Denver to Palm...
The Araby Trail stand out one of the most renowned hikes in Palm Springs, California known for its unique blend of natural beauty from the Santa Rosa...
As one of the most iconic cities in the United States, Los Angeles (LA) radiates culture and recreation. Unfortunately, due to the number of...
About 10 years ago my husband began seeing 11:11 everywhere. At first, we tossed it off to a mere coincidence, but after a few months went by we...
Cabrillo National Monument is a-must-see when visiting San Diego, but for me the most striking aspect is the tide pools located 500 feet below it. A...
A large part of what makes traveling so exciting is getting out and seeing what the world has to offer. Each destination offers something new...
t first the desert seems like a barren land of death, void of life or happiness. It takes spending time here in the desert to appreciate its beauty...
ocated in Solvang, California, in the Santa Ynez Valley, this famous ranch holds a treasure of adorable miniature horses. Aleck and Louise Stribling...
Girls’ trips are always fun, but planning one with your gal pals can be a tedious task. This is especially true when you’re trying to cram so...
I consider anyone fortunate who can make pleasant discoveries in their own hometown. Just the other day, I was the recipient of one such discovery...
Nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, this picturesque town of Solvang, translated into English as “sunny field,” boasts a very interesting heritage...
umerology. To Occult scholars, it’s a hidden significance in regards to numerical patterns, similar to Astronomy or Divination. Just what the...
ith the onset of Halloween, one can find something bloodcurdling just about anywhere. Still, some places in the world need more convincing than...