LA Getaway: Pechanga Resort & Casino

Southern Californians have a variety of casino resort options. Every metropolitan area has on its distant outskirts at least one gaming establishment on Native American lands. Your humble correspondent has launched an ambitious undertaking: to experience these local hospitality providers and report back to you, the would-be informed traveler. In future posts, I intend to offer feedback on some big names in the genre: Morongo, … Continue reading LA Getaway: Pechanga Resort & Casino

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Getting yachty with OurVodka LA, FantaSea Yachts, and Disco Dining Club

3D can mean different things to different people. Some will say it’s a gimmick to make movies like “Avatar” actually watchable or it’s a devastating maneuver utilized by one of the fiercest tag teams in pro wrestling, the Dudley boys. However, because I’m a degenerate of the lowest order, 3D has a different meaning, more specifically; Decadence, Debauchery, and Drinks. It’s a very potent and … Continue reading Getting yachty with OurVodka LA, FantaSea Yachts, and Disco Dining Club

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July 4th BBQ Bash at Marina del Rey Hotel

No matter what the calendar may say, summer doesn’t really begin in L.A. until July fourth. The gloom of June has at last burned off and temperatures are on the rise. In this city, the Fourth of July — beloved by pyromaniacs, despised by canines — is the sun’s official coming out party and it is celebrated in every neighborhood with a quintessential American tradition … Continue reading July 4th BBQ Bash at Marina del Rey Hotel

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Paso Robles, CA – The Perfect Summer Weekend Getaway

Looking to plan your next summer weekend getaway? I highly recommend visiting Paso Robles, CA. Paso is a beautiful wine region located about three hours north of Los Angeles, just outside of San Louis Obispo. It is just off of the 101, so you can also enjoy a scenic coastal drive traveling to and from the area. Surprisingly, there are more than 200 wineries throughout … Continue reading Paso Robles, CA – The Perfect Summer Weekend Getaway

Emily DeclusinMay 21, 2018July 20, 2018Leave a comment

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A Modern Take on the Oregon Trail

This article was first published on Resident Magazine, May 2018. Read the full article HERE. PORTLAND TO EUGENE A year and a half after my first visit to Portland, Oregon, I was excited to find myself back in the city that seemed so approachable compared to LA. I quickly learned not to let locals know I wanted to move to their city, especially from California, … Continue reading A Modern Take on the Oregon Trail

Melissa CurtinMay 16, 2018Leave a comment

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Recharge and Unwind in the Redwoods at 1440 Multiversity

This article was first published on MoneyInc, May 2018. Find the full article HERE. After a quick flight from Los Angeles to San Jose and a 30-minute Uber ride, I found myself immediately unwinding as the air chilled and the silence of the redwoods made my ears happy. The noise and angst of LA and the traffic buzz of daily life can really get to … Continue reading Recharge and Unwind in the Redwoods at 1440 Multiversity

Melissa CurtinMay 16, 2018Leave a comment

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It is Time to Wanderlust 108 in Seattle

That’s right! Wanderlust 108 is back on Saturday, May 19th to bring us closer to the summer vibe under that sweet Seattle sunshine, this time in MarymoorPark in Redmond. It’s the world’s only mindfulness triathlon and you if you love to be outside, move, run, meditate, get your yoga on, listen to some incredible people speak about their truths and learning, try some new modalities … Continue reading It is Time to Wanderlust 108 in Seattle

Rochelle RobinsonMay 12, 2018May 15, 2018Leave a comment

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Stagecoach Festival Chic Met Chevy Country at the Boots On Stage 3rd Annual Shindig

Festival chic met Chevy country as celebrities celebrated “100 Years of Chevy Trucks” at the Boots On Stage 3rd Annual Shindig, In The Desert, Presented by Chevrolet! Stagecoach Festival was the place to be last weekend if you’re a country kinda guy or gal! Country music fans and celebs descended upon the desert of Indio, CA, sporting a stylish fusion of SoCal festival chic with country-western … Continue reading Stagecoach Festival Chic Met Chevy Country at the Boots On Stage 3rd Annual Shindig

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Coachella’s Hot Party Scene 2018

This article was first published in Resident Magazine online, April 2018. Read the full article. Coachella Music Festival is not just about the music anymore. The fashion and events hosted by countless brands have taken center stage before and after the main event. Although the parties not associated with the festival occur at nearby hotels, estates, and equestrian parks, the outpouring of sponsored parties increases … Continue reading Coachella’s Hot Party Scene 2018

Melissa CurtinApril 26, 2018May 11, 2018Leave a comment

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Find your Catalina Island Adventure

Where else can you view dolphins and whales from the Catalina Express ferry, zip over a rugged canyon at 30 mph, explore the pristine and untouched wilderness in an open-air biofuel Hummer, and learn about the brilliant solar system at night on top of a vista, all in one day? Catalina Island! In 1958 the pop band The Four Preps sang, “just 26 miles across … Continue reading Find your Catalina Island Adventure

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